Related breedAustralian Shepherd1840 to 1957 · United StatesBlack Norwegian Elkhound at a glance
- Origin
- Norway
- Appeared
- 1800 to 1900 (likely)
- Family
- Nordic Spitz
- Type
- Hunting spitz (laika)
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 268
The name. Norwegian elg means moose, not elk; this is the black variety.
Same familyBouvier des Flandres1800 to 1912 · Belgium, FranceFamily and relatives
Sister breeds
Same family: Nordic Spitz
Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Spitz, Icelandic Sheepdog, Norwegian Buhund, Norwegian Elkhound, Norwegian Lundehund
Same time, same continent
Border Collie, Bouvier des Flandres, Bulldog, Curly-coated Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel
Same eraEnglish Cocker Spaniel1800 to 1892 · United KingdomPlace in time
The Black Norwegian Elkhound appears 1800 to 1900 (likely), in the Industrial Revolution, when 91 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Black Norwegian Elkhound is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
