*The Hound Dog Breeds*

*Norwegian Elkhound*




*The Norwegian Elkhound breed is a medium-sized, thick-coated, powerfully built dog adapted to the severe Scandinavian winters. Originally used to hunt the hugh Scandinavian Elk, this breed is strong, compact, and extremely hardy.

*Origin: Norway

*Other names: Norsk Elghund...Norsk Elghund Grå...Gray Norwegian Elkhound...Small Grey Elk Dog...Norwegian Moose Dog

*Description: Easygoing...reliable...quick to learn...stubborn...bold...dignified...independent...very dependable...trustworthy...its tendency to hold its quarry at bay makes it a potentially effective guard dog.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include excessive barking, roaming, dominance problems, and stealing and guarding food.

*Compatible with children: Use discretion...although each dog is an individual, they generally like children and can be very protective of those they consider part of their pack or family.

*Typical Female Weight: 40-55 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 45-60 lbs
*Average life span: 12-16 years.

Temperament Level
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High
Medium
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2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs




5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children




8.Sociability - With Strangers




9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability




                                                                                

*Otter Hound*


                                                              

*The Otter Hound breed is an unusual looking hound with its rough, shaggy coat. The coat is waterproof, and this breed can track its quarry by scent through rough, wet terrain, running and swimming persistently to the end of the hunt.

*Description: Easygoing...occasionally stubborn...devotion...amiable...boisterous...extremely sensitive nose...inquisitive and persevering in investigating scents.

*Origin: England - Great Britain

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include house soiling, roaming, stealing food from table and counter tops, clumsiness, and persistent sniffing.

*Compatible with children: Yes

*Typical Female Weight: 65-100 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 80-120 lbs

*Average life span: 10-13 years.


Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs




5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children




8.Sociability - With Strangers




9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability






*Rhodesian Ridgeback*


 *The Rhodesian Ridgeback breed is a large dog bred in Africa as a guard, scent hunter, and big game hunter. It is characterized by a ridge of hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of its coat along the length of its spine. It is a powerful, agile dog that can pull down a wounded buck or corner a lion until the hunters arrive.

*Origin: Zimbabwe (Rhodesia)

*Other names: African Lion Dog...African Lion Hound

*Description: Strong...active...loyal...intelligent...muscular...great endurance...fairly fast...stubborn and boldly disobedient to submissive people.

*Behavior: Behavior problems may include dominance-related problems, challenging family members, aggression, and house soiling.

*Compatible with children: Use discretion...although these breed of dogs are generally good with children, they may be too boisterous for small children.

*Typical Female Weight: 70 lbs
*Typical Male Weight: 85 lbs

*Average life span: 9-11 years


Temperament Level
Very High
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
1.Indoor Activity




2.Outdoor Activity




3.Vigor




4.Dominance Toward Strange Dogs




5.Dominance Toward Familiar People




6.Emotional Stability




7.Sociability - Within Family




8.Sociability - With Children





8.Sociability - With Strangers





9.Learning - Obedience




10.Guard Dog Ability




11.Watch Dog Ability






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