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| Norwegian Elkhound | ||||||||||||||
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| Norway | ||||||||||||||
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| The FCI divides this into two breeds, Black and Grey. The standard for the Grey is not available on the FCI site. |
The Norwegian Elkhound is a breed of dog, specifically a member of the scenthound family. For many years, this breed was considered one of the oldest dog breeds. Recent DNA analysis reveals, however, that this breed is actually a recent construction, bred to resemble an older form.