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  Swedish Elkhound /Jämthund
Swedish Elkhound (Jämthund)
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| group: spitz |
height: m 22.44-25.59" / 57-65, ideal: 24.02" / 61 cm, f 20.47-23.62" / 52-60, ideal: 22.05" / 56 cm |
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| types: |
weight: 66lbs / 30 kg |
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| colors: |
shades of wolf gray with 'wolf markings' - light grey or cream markings on nose, cheeks and throat |
| physical traits: |
sturdy, lithe, strongly but not heavily built |
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personality/
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self-confident, proud, balanced, obedient, loyal to master, trustworthy, kind, assertive, intelligent, friendly, lively, hardy
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exercise |
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| origination: |
Sweden derived from largely built hunting spitzes in the Forest of the North barrier of Scandinavia and Russia used for hunting bear and lynx |
| bred for: |
hunting bear, lynx, wolf, moose |
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| ideal for: |
hunting elk, ermine, grouse. shepherd, guardian, sled dog, military dog, sled dog, watchdog, army dog, companion |
| good with kids? |
yes |
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| of interest: |
elk stand still as if hypnotised by its powerful, monotonous barking enabling hunters to best placement for shooting. sharp and courageous enough to stop a bear. national breed of Sweden |
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| kennel clubs: |
fci-(hunting spitz dog breed group), Swedish Kennel Club -(hunting spitz dog breed group) |
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