Are you asking if something norwegian is common in Norway?
They’re one of the more popular breeds.
According to a news article from last year they’re the sixth most popular breed in numbers in Norway, but they are mostly kept for hunting in rural areas. I have seen them in Oslo a couple of times and have been surprised enough to notice them.
They are reasonably common yes.
The black variant is increasingly common as well.
The Norwegian buhund (which I have) and the Norwegian lundehund, both relatives of the elkhound, are also getting more common despite being endangered for a while.
I grew up in the country in Norway and basically all the farmers had them. Most of them were kept outside and were not very friendly to strangers, but one day my mum took me to someone’s house where they kept one inside. I was quite surprised, and nearly shocked when they said it was OK to pet him. I took the opportunity to unroll his tail to see what would happen. It rolled right back.
Yes, Norsk elghund is obviously common since it is a Norwegian dog breed. But it is most often used for moose hunting, it is most common in rural areas where it is used as a hunting dog.
It is not a popular dog among urban people as a family dog. It says in the name it is a dog for moose hunting in Norway. And that is what it is used for and bred for.
And yeah, the Norwegian word for moose is elg. But for some reason the English/American name is Norwegian Elkhound. It is not a dog for hunting US elk. It is a dog for hunting Norwegian moose, a much larger animal.
I had the honor of fathering one for twelve years.
It is the most kind, smart, intuitive, silent, loving, beautiful, carefull dog I’ve ever had.
If they bark – it’s the owners fault.
Truly a magnificent, beautiful, wonderful animal!
God, I miss her.
Common sight where i live
I know at least 5 of them in my neighborhood alone!
I grew up on a farm in an American Norwegian settlement and we had our Norwegian Elkhound. I was so young but remember loving her so much. Her name was Tolga. ❤️
Slight correlation with forest areas. I see more of these dogs than anything else, and 4WD pickups and station wagons with “Norwegian Grey – your dream, my reality” stickers on them are as common as the log trucks.
My grandparents owned one when my dad was young, and we had one as well when I was a kid which was used for hunting moose. Lovely dogs!
Popular among hunters.. My dad is a hunter and he is one.
Despite being the Norwegian national dog, the breed is threatened with extinction, so the joint organization for dogs (NKK, Norsk Kennelklubb: The Norwegian Kennel club) has started a campaign for re-establishing this breed and hopefully save the species,
What a weird question. Yes Norwegian Elkhounds are common in Norway. Norwegian forest cats are also common in Norway. Are American animals common in America? Are German animals common in Germany?
What is this question?
Your elkhound is adorable!
My half brothers uncle used to breed and hunt with them before he died.. lovely animals.
In rural Telemark where I grew up they were by far the most common breed.
I actually dont think I have ever seen one in real life..
I can think of at least eight that are in the vicinity of my house. Not the best dogs to bump into when I’m out with my huskies, but luckily all the other owners keep their dogs on the lead too.
One dog in particular is caged all day and goes insane if I walk past his spot. The neighbours must hate it as his bark cuts through even the local E16 traffic noise. Must be a bummer if a moose wanders past too.
I’ve never gotten more attention than when I brought my 4 month old elkie to work in Oslo. Could also have something to do with the fact that I am a younger girl, and not the “typical” hunter type (when I’m at work in the city). Had lots og great conversations with elder men, talking about hunting and my dog.
It’s not a very common sight, I’d say, as most of them are living in more rural areas or smaller towns. Do they’re scattered around the country rather than being in “one place”.
As to the barking, my 2 year old is usually never barking inside, but she will tell me if anyone is outside, and if she’s out in her line or dog yard, she will bark, both as a warning and to keep others away. I do live in a very rural area, and have moose, roe deer, reindeer and badgers close to the dog yard, so she’s keeping herself occupied by doing so and she isn’t that annoying for the neighbours, as we only have a few, and they are on the other side.
And I just need to say: what a beautiful elkie you have❤
Black Elkhound is rare compared to Grey Elkhound
They’re common in rural areas, but it’s not a city dog. They need a lot of exercise and tend to bark. I have one my self, she’s no good for hunting unfortunately, so we just have her as a pet. My dad has had one or two for about 30 years, used them for hunting moose and as pets.
My parent’s neighbor breeds them, they won’t sell them to anyone who isn’t a farmer or hunter. Other than that I don’t see them a lot. One of my neighbors has one but it looks like we’re on different dog walking times cause I’ve never run into them walking my own dogs. Plenty of lunde hund though, also a native Norwegian dog breed.
Yes, these are very common in rural areas
Seen a lot of them over the years. My neighbor has had elkhounds exclusively. And they are popular among other hunters in my tiny rural village They are very active and need space, so mainly farmers and hunters that own them. Having one in a cramp apartment seems cruel to me. They are better suited as “work” dogs than just pets in my opinion. But can be loving if raised right I suppose.
Very normal. I have family with them, they say there are two types. One on leash and one to go loose. Im not a hunter but if curious Im sure the breedclub can help you with what is popular. But we have a ethic here that hunting dogs or working dogs should get to use themselves for their purpose, so these are not pets. Plus we have a black type, and in Sweden a white.
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Are you asking if something norwegian is common in Norway?
They’re one of the more popular breeds.
According to a news article from last year they’re the sixth most popular breed in numbers in Norway, but they are mostly kept for hunting in rural areas. I have seen them in Oslo a couple of times and have been surprised enough to notice them.
They are reasonably common yes.
The black variant is increasingly common as well.
The Norwegian buhund (which I have) and the Norwegian lundehund, both relatives of the elkhound, are also getting more common despite being endangered for a while.
I grew up in the country in Norway and basically all the farmers had them. Most of them were kept outside and were not very friendly to strangers, but one day my mum took me to someone’s house where they kept one inside. I was quite surprised, and nearly shocked when they said it was OK to pet him. I took the opportunity to unroll his tail to see what would happen. It rolled right back.
Yes, Norsk elghund is obviously common since it is a Norwegian dog breed. But it is most often used for moose hunting, it is most common in rural areas where it is used as a hunting dog.
It is not a popular dog among urban people as a family dog. It says in the name it is a dog for moose hunting in Norway. And that is what it is used for and bred for.
And yeah, the Norwegian word for moose is elg. But for some reason the English/American name is Norwegian Elkhound. It is not a dog for hunting US elk. It is a dog for hunting Norwegian moose, a much larger animal.
I had the honor of fathering one for twelve years.
It is the most kind, smart, intuitive, silent, loving, beautiful, carefull dog I’ve ever had.
If they bark – it’s the owners fault.
Truly a magnificent, beautiful, wonderful animal!
God, I miss her.
Common sight where i live
I know at least 5 of them in my neighborhood alone!
I grew up on a farm in an American Norwegian settlement and we had our Norwegian Elkhound. I was so young but remember loving her so much. Her name was Tolga. ❤️
Slight correlation with forest areas. I see more of these dogs than anything else, and 4WD pickups and station wagons with “Norwegian Grey – your dream, my reality” stickers on them are as common as the log trucks.
My grandparents owned one when my dad was young, and we had one as well when I was a kid which was used for hunting moose. Lovely dogs!
Popular among hunters.. My dad is a hunter and he is one.
Despite being the Norwegian national dog, the breed is threatened with extinction, so the joint organization for dogs (NKK, Norsk Kennelklubb: The Norwegian Kennel club) has started a campaign for re-establishing this breed and hopefully save the species,
What a weird question. Yes Norwegian Elkhounds are common in Norway. Norwegian forest cats are also common in Norway. Are American animals common in America? Are German animals common in Germany?
What is this question?
Your elkhound is adorable!
My half brothers uncle used to breed and hunt with them before he died.. lovely animals.
In rural Telemark where I grew up they were by far the most common breed.
I actually dont think I have ever seen one in real life..
I can think of at least eight that are in the vicinity of my house. Not the best dogs to bump into when I’m out with my huskies, but luckily all the other owners keep their dogs on the lead too.
One dog in particular is caged all day and goes insane if I walk past his spot. The neighbours must hate it as his bark cuts through even the local E16 traffic noise. Must be a bummer if a moose wanders past too.
I’ve never gotten more attention than when I brought my 4 month old elkie to work in Oslo. Could also have something to do with the fact that I am a younger girl, and not the “typical” hunter type (when I’m at work in the city). Had lots og great conversations with elder men, talking about hunting and my dog.
It’s not a very common sight, I’d say, as most of them are living in more rural areas or smaller towns. Do they’re scattered around the country rather than being in “one place”.
As to the barking, my 2 year old is usually never barking inside, but she will tell me if anyone is outside, and if she’s out in her line or dog yard, she will bark, both as a warning and to keep others away. I do live in a very rural area, and have moose, roe deer, reindeer and badgers close to the dog yard, so she’s keeping herself occupied by doing so and she isn’t that annoying for the neighbours, as we only have a few, and they are on the other side.
And I just need to say: what a beautiful elkie you have❤
Black Elkhound is rare compared to Grey Elkhound
They’re common in rural areas, but it’s not a city dog. They need a lot of exercise and tend to bark. I have one my self, she’s no good for hunting unfortunately, so we just have her as a pet. My dad has had one or two for about 30 years, used them for hunting moose and as pets.
My parent’s neighbor breeds them, they won’t sell them to anyone who isn’t a farmer or hunter. Other than that I don’t see them a lot. One of my neighbors has one but it looks like we’re on different dog walking times cause I’ve never run into them walking my own dogs. Plenty of lunde hund though, also a native Norwegian dog breed.
Yes, these are very common in rural areas
Seen a lot of them over the years. My neighbor has had elkhounds exclusively. And they are popular among other hunters in my tiny rural village They are very active and need space, so mainly farmers and hunters that own them. Having one in a cramp apartment seems cruel to me. They are better suited as “work” dogs than just pets in my opinion. But can be loving if raised right I suppose.
Very normal. I have family with them, they say there are two types. One on leash and one to go loose. Im not a hunter but if curious Im sure the breedclub can help you with what is popular. But we have a ethic here that hunting dogs or working dogs should get to use themselves for their purpose, so these are not pets. Plus we have a black type, and in Sweden a white.