Norwegian elkhound black

		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

https://www.fci.be/

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Norwegian elkhound black