iDog Breed Number: CB170
Original: Norway
Personality:
Energy Level: Somewhat Active; Elkhounds are robust, athletic dogs who thrive on exercise
Good With Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Occasional
Trainability: Responds Well
Height: 52.1 cm (male), 49.5 cm (female)
Weight: 24.9 kg (male), 21.8 kg (female)
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Norwegian Elkhound
from AKC
Other Name: Norsk Elghund; Gra Norsk Elghund; Gray Norwegian Elkhound; Small Grey Elk Dog; Norwegian Moose Dog; Harmaa norjanhirvikoira
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract | HSF4 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Disorders of sexual development - sexual reversal | HSD17B3 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| Entropion | may be inherited | ||
| Familial kidney disease | have an increased incidence | ||
| Fanconi syndrome | FAN1 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
| Glaucoma | ADAMTS10 NEB ADAMTS17 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Hip dysplasia | Most Important | ||
| Osteochondrodysplasia - skeletal dwarfism | SLC13A1 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Retinal dysplasia | have an increased incidence |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)