Swedish Elkhound - Jämthund - Dog Breed Profile
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Everything you need to know about Swedish Elkhound - or a Jämthund if you want, a loyal and independent dog breed.
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SHORT BREED DESCRIPTION:
Also known as the Jämthund and Moosehound, the Swedish Elkhound has a wolf-like appearance with a long tapered snout and a dark gray-and-white body. In fact, this breed of dog was developed to hunt moose so they may share more than just their looks with wild wolves.
Swedish Elkhounds are considered a moderate maintenance breed as they do shed a fair amount and need daily brushing to keep their coats clean, free of loose hair, and to prevent matting, which can happen if they're not properly maintained on a regular basis. Brushing with a slicker or a firm bristle brush usually does the trick, but a dematter can be used if matting starts or persists.
The life expectancy of a Swedish Elkhound is around 12-13 years. This is a very energetic and active dog with huge stamina, who demands a lot of daily exercise. So, to make sure your Moosehound won’t make any mess in your yard or worse – your home, remember to take your dog for a hike or jog at least once a day.
The Swedish Elkhound is not known for being aggressive to humans and is usually affectionate with its people. Although an energetic breed, it remains stoically calm at home and is gentle with kids. It should not be trusted with small pets unless introduced to other animals at a young age. Since it has an innate hunting instinct, it should always be kept on a leash when in public places.
The Swedish Elkhound was developed from ancient Scandinavian breeds and shares much of its ancestry with the Swedish Lapphund, Finnish Lapphund, Lapponian Herder and the Norwegian Elkhound.
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