Dogs
Swedish Elkhound
Other names: Jämthund, Swedish Elkhound
- Origin
- Sweden
- Size
- Large
- Height · Male
- 57–65 cm
- Height · Female
- 52–60 cm
- Weight · Male
- 28–31 kg
- Weight · Female
- 28–31 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–13 years
- FCI
- FCI group 5 · 5 · n.º 42
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History
The Jämthund was only recognised in 1946, although it is a very ancient type of dog that has been known since the North of Sweden was populated. The reason for the late recognition is that the smaller Norwegian Elkhound and the Jämthund were judged as the same breed. This situation eventually turned out to be impossible. The Jämthund is mainly used for hunting elk but it has also been used for bear and lynx, particularly in earlier times. Hence it has to be very strong and of great endurance
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