Black Norwegian Elkhound
黑色挪威獵鹿犬
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At a glance
The Black Norwegian Elkhound (Norsk Elghund Sort) is Norway's smaller, all-black elk-hunting spitz — squarely built, with erect pointed ears, a proud rise of neck and a tail curled over the back. Males stand 46–49 cm (ideal 47 cm) and females 43–46 cm (ideal 44 cm), in a dense, rough, close-lying double coat of shining black, with at most a little white tolerated on chest and feet. The FCI standard sums up its temperament in three words: fearless, energetic and brave.
Facts
| Size | Medium |
|---|---|
| Height | 43–49cm |
| Breed group | FCI: 5 |
| Role | Hound |
| Coat | Double coat |
Health
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Behaviour
Fearless, energetic and brave
The FCI standard's Behaviour / Temperament section reads in full: "Fearless, energetic and brave." Its stated utilization is as a hound for elk hunting, with a working trial required in the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland).
Official guidance
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FCI nomenclature — Norsk Elghund Sort (Norwegian Elkhound Black) (standard no. 268, group 5)
FCI breed nomenclature entry with the official breed standard PDF in English, French, German and Spanish.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]Norsk Elghund Sort (Norwegian Elkhound Black) — FCI standard no. 268 — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [2]FCI-Standard No. 268 — Norsk Elghund Sort (Norwegian Elkhound Black), 09.08.1999 — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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