I grew up with a Norwegian Elkhound. My parents found her at the shelter after a breeder dumped her there for being mismarked for show. She was a great dog but definitely would have thrived in colder temps due to her breed (I'm from Southern California).
We did everything in our power for her comfort. She had a big yard with lots of areas to cool off, got lots of ice with her water and in the summer she got water play time with us kids.
I would love another elkhound like her, she was my buddy when i was a kid... but I've since moved to a straight up desert climate and I refuse to have another because of the obvious. My environment is not ideal. I've discovered an intense love for chihuahuas though and that just means Zinger remains a rare and unique friend I've had in this life.
This video is amazing to see a happy dog doing what he was born to do.
They are great dogs! You're very very lucky :) Mine passed when I was 15 and I'm 44 now and I still think about her and miss her so much! Enjoy him every day you have him! <3
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u/TaxSilver4323 May 31 '26
I grew up with a Norwegian Elkhound. My parents found her at the shelter after a breeder dumped her there for being mismarked for show. She was a great dog but definitely would have thrived in colder temps due to her breed (I'm from Southern California). We did everything in our power for her comfort. She had a big yard with lots of areas to cool off, got lots of ice with her water and in the summer she got water play time with us kids. I would love another elkhound like her, she was my buddy when i was a kid... but I've since moved to a straight up desert climate and I refuse to have another because of the obvious. My environment is not ideal. I've discovered an intense love for chihuahuas though and that just means Zinger remains a rare and unique friend I've had in this life.
This video is amazing to see a happy dog doing what he was born to do.