Norwegian elkhound black

FCI standard Nº 268

Origin
Norway
Translation
Norsk Kennel Klub
Group
Group 5 Spitz and primitive types
Section
Section 2 Nordic Hunting Dogs
Working
With working trial only for the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland)
Acceptance on a definitive basis by the FCI
Thursday 07 October 1965
Publication of the official valid standard
Monday 09 August 1999
Last update
Monday 09 August 1999
En français, cette race se dit
Chien d'élan norvégien noir
Diese Norm ist in deutscher Sprache sichtbar
Norwegischer Elchund Schwarz
En español, esta raza se dice
Perro cazador de alces noruego negro
In het Nederlands, wordt dit ras gezegd
Noorse Elandhond zwart
In his country of origin, his name is

Norsk Elghund Sort

Usage

Hound for elk-hunting.

General appearance

A typical spitz, squarely built, black hair lying rather close to the body, erect pointed ears, tail curled over the back. Proud rise of neck, muscular and athletic.

Important proportions

Height of withers = length of body. Length of muzzle = length of skull.

Behaviour / temperament

Fearless, energetic and brave.

Head

Cranial region

Head
Wedge-shaped, tapering to nose. Clean and rather light, comparatively broad between ears.
Skull
Nearly flat. 
Stop
Distinct, but not abrupt.

Facial region

Nose
Black.
Muzzle
Bridge of the nose straight.
Lips
Tightly closed.
Jaws and teeth
Scissor bite. Complete dentition.
Eyes
Not protruding. Preferably dark brown.
Ears
Set on high, pricked, height slightly greater than width at the base, pointed.

Neck

Of medium length, firm, without loose skin.

Body

Topline
Straight from the withers to the croup.
Withers
Well developed.
Back
Straight and strong.
Loin
Well developed, broad and straight.
Croup
Broad, well muscled.
Chest
Relatively deep, with good spring of ribs.
Underline and belly
Slightly tucked up.

Tail

Set on high. Short, thick, with thick and close coat, but not with a flag. Tightly curled over the back, but not carried on either side.

Limbs

Forequarters

Generality
Firm, sinewy and strong, but not heavy.
Shoulders
Sloping.
Upper arm
Moderately sloping.
Elbows
Well set, turned neither in nor out.
Forearm
Straight.
Pastern
Moderately sloping seen from the side.
Forefeet
Rather small, somewhat oval, compact and not turned outwards.

Hindquarters

Generality
Moderately angulated in stifle and hock. Parallel seen from behind. Dewclaws not desired.
Upper thigh
Muscular and broad.
Lower thigh
Of medium length.
Stifle
Moderately angulated.
Metatarsus
Moderately sloping seen from the side, parallel seen from behind.
Hock
Moderately angulated.
Hind feet
Rather small, somewhat oval, compact.

Gait and movement

Light and effortless. Parallel seen both from the front and behind.

Coat

Hair
Dense and rough, but lying close to the body. On head and front of legs short and smooth; longer on chest and neck, back of legs and the underside of tail. The coat is composed of a longish and coarse topcoat and a soft, woolly and black undercoat.
Colour
Shining black. A little white on chest and feet may be tolerated.

Size and weight

Height at withers
Males 46-49 cm, ideal height 47 cm. Females 43-46 cm, ideal height 44 cm.

Faults

• Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and its ability to perform its traditional work.
• Faults listed should be in degree of seriousness.

General faults

 Pincer bite, irregular bite.
 Lacking undercoat.
 White hairs, white on the tail.
 White socks.
 Stressed, nervous, barking.

Serious faults

 Naturally short tail.

Disqualifying faults

 Aggresive or overly shy.
 Bite over- or undershot.
 Height at withers under 3 or above 4 cm from the ideal height.

NB :

• Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
• The above mentioned faults when occurring to a highly marked degree or frequently are disqualifying.
• Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical conformation should be used for breeding.

Bibliography

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