Jämthund
Breed Information |
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| Name | Jämthund |
| Other names | Swedish Elkhound |
| Origin |  Sweden |
| Breed Group | Northern Breeds (UKC) |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Purebred |
| Life span | 11-14 years |
| Temperament |
Loyal Independent Active Calm Energetic Courageous |
| Height | 22–26 inches (57–65 cm) |
| Weight | 20–24 inches (52–60 cm) |
| Colors |
Grey Dark Grey Light Grey |
| Litter Size | |
| Puppy Prices |
Average (Unknown)
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Breed Characteristics |
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| Adaptability |
3 stars |
| Apartment Friendly |
2 stars |
| Barking Tendencies |
0 stars |
| Cat Friendly |
0 stars |
| Child Friendly |
0 stars |
| Dog Friendly |
0 stars |
| Exercise Needs |
0 stars As with most breeds developed for hunting, the Swedish Elkhound requires a lot of regular exercise to stay fit, both physically and mentally. It quickly becomes bored if kept indoors for too long and can become destructive. |
| Grooming |
3 stars Regular brushing is necessary to keep the dense undercoat from matting. Bathing should not be done too often because it tends to dry out the weather-resistant coat. |
| Health Issues |
0 stars Hypoallergenic: Unknown |
| Intelligence |
3 stars Ranking: (N/A) Full Ranking List |
| Playfulness |
0 stars |
| Shedding Level |
0 stars |
| Stranger Friendly |
0 stars |
| Trainability |
0 stars |
| Watchdog Ability |
0 stars |
Jämthund Names |
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| Rank | Boy Names | Girl Names |
| 01 | Buddy | Molly |
| 02 | Jack | Lucy |
| 03 | Toby | Piper |
| 04 | Cody | Coco |
| 05 | Jake | Luna |
| 06 | Leo | Roxie |
| 07 | Riley | Sadie |
| 08 | Gus | Layla |
| 09 | Milo | Holly |
| 10 | Diesel | Harley |
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Overview |
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The Swedish Elkhound is a large, rectangular spitz breed, clean cut, strong, substantial and agile. It must not give the impression of having a long body or of being overly heavy in body, as it is a breed known for great endurance. Courageous and energetic, but also stoically calm. As with most breeds developed for hunting, the Swedish Elkhound requires a lot of regular exercise to stay fit, both physically and mentally. It quickly becomes bored if kept indoors for too long and can become destructive. |
History |
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The Swedish Elkhound is a breed with ancient origins, though it was only recognized as a separate breed in 1946, because it used to be shown together with the smaller Norwegian Elkhound. The breed was mainly used for hunting Elk, though it was sometimes used on bear and lynx as well. |
References
- [1] ^ FCI: JÄMTHUND Breed Standard
