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Jämthund

瑞典獵鹿犬

LargeHoundDouble coat

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At a glance

The Jämthund or Swedish Elkhound is a large rectangular Nordic spitz used mainly for hunting elk, and also bear and boar, classified by the FCI in group 5, section 2 (Nordic hunting dogs). It is clean-cut, strong and substantial but agile, with a close-lying topcoat over a short soft undercoat, longer on neck, chest, tail and the back of the legs. Males stand 57–65 cm (ideal 61 cm) and females 52–60 cm (ideal 56 cm).

Facts

SizeLarge
Height52–65cm
Breed groupFCI: 5
RoleHound
CoatDouble coat

Health

This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.

Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.

The breed standards this profile is built from don't list breed-specific health screening. Ask a vet which checks suit the dog in front of you.

Behaviour

Courageous and energetic but stoically calm

The FCI standard's Behaviour / Temperament section reads in full: "Courageous and energetic but also stoically calm." Utilization is given as a hunting dog used mainly on elk, but also on bear and boar.

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Official guidance

Summaries of official documents are ours; the source is linked. Breed standards, laws and licensing rules change — check the issuing body for the current version.

FCI

FCI nomenclature — Jamthund (standard no. 42, group 5)

FCI nomenclature entry for the Jamthund (Swedish Elkhound), with the official breed standard in English, French, German and Spanish.

Read the source

Accessed 2026-09-09

Sources

  1. [1]Jamthund — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 42, group 5) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  2. [2]FCI-Standard N° 42 — Jamthund, 04.09.2019 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)

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