Toby & Quinn Norwegian Elkhounds Playing After a Bath
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มิ.ย. 2009
- Two norwegian elkhounds, Quinn & Toby horsing around in the yard after a bath. Things get a little rough, but after a quick once over to ensure no damage done, they're right back at it! Usually all three get involved, but only two were in the back yard at the time.
Wow are they playful. Beautiful dogs.
I had 3 kids when we got our Elkhound. They grew up together and all though I’ve had dogs all my life, this one was the best. She took turns sleeping with each child a part of the night. Then she moved on to the next. She ended up with my youngest girl and they would sleep neck to neck. Moose dogs have a ‘neutral’ coat that does not smell, even if it is wet. Well, our dog insisted sharing everything with our kids. We fought it but eventually we gave up on the non destructive stuff. Either they are part of our pack, or they are not. When both my girls were going to take a bath together and the water was running, our dog always wanted a drink from cupped hands holding some water. Then she would actually get in the dam tub with the kids and that was too much, so we had to sit on the toilet cover to watch the girls with the door shut to keep the dog out. From the day we got her as a pup we had all of us Handel her food in different ways to insure she would not get angry. Backfired. She wanted to share her food with all of us. Ugg. Her kennel was big enough our youngest could fit inside with the dog. We often found them together there. When we got home with groceries we would put the bags on the kitchen floor and our dog would quickly check out every bag because one of them had a chewie in it for her. She never once tried to eat our food but when she found her chewie she would have a session with it and in one sitting it would be gone. To us she was loving beyond what I would say is normal. If the kids were separated or at different locations she was anxious. If we all went out together she did her best to heard them together. They would sit down for a break and their dog would sit across all 3 of them to keep them together. I have to admit she wasn’t good with other dogs who tried to get close to the kids. Even a stranger talking to us would find our dog leaning against them. If they backed off a little she would keep leaning into them gradually pushing them away. The funny thing is she did great at obedience lessons. I worked hard with her and the lessons and it was very helpful. In all the years I never saw her once display a warning growl or even curl her lips toward our children, but one time when the kids were playing in our backyard a salesman came through from the front uninvited and without asking us anything. We heard yelling and when we got to the backyard our dog had the salesman up against the wall of the garage with her standing on her back legs and each front paw was on either side of the guy and she was growling. She didn’t hurt him but neither was she prepared to let him move. I told the guy that walking around to the private back yard without us knowing was going to get trouble and not just us. Elkies are very vocal dogs, more than any I know. We could often tell what she was saying. She never tried to run away and even when we all went for a walk through the woods she would run up ahead and then rush back to make sure she could see all 3 kids. We would hike for a couple hours and she loved it. We had a big van and she travelled very well in it changing sits with the kids. But if you don’t want dog hair this might not be a dog for you. A couple times a year she would ‘pop’ her coat and it was so much hair. We bought a filter queen vacuum that had soft rubber teeth and we would turn it on low and groomed her. She loved getting that done. The first time we tried it the amount of hair was crazy. We emptied it outside and then brushed her soft under coat. The birds would swoop down and take it for their nests. Really for us the only bad thing about her was how close the kids were to her since they all grew up together. When our son reached the age that he could be in charge of his sisters at home if we had to go out for a short time, we gave the dog the run of the house and we knew she would never allow a stranger through the door. Best baby sitter ever. In the winter our kids would bundle up to go play in the snow in the back yard and the dog loved it. That is her true element. If our youngest was trying to dig a tunnel the dog would be right beside her helping her dog. The situation is not always happy. Both my middle daughter and our dog passed away from cancer. I think of them all the time. I hope they are
both running through the woods having a good time. I often dream of them together and sometimes our dog talks to me.
I had one as a kid Jake was never the sharpest tool in the shed but he loved to play.
Just found out my norwegian ancestors raised elkhounds on their farm in Iowa in the mid-1800's--they also took in any stray that found its way to the kitchen door!
Great video. I have an elkhound and he loves to play like this.. trouble is when i take him to the park and he encounters other dogs the owners always get scared he's going to eat them! But he's just horsing around.
I have a Swedish elkhound named Wyatt I used to have a Norwegian elkhound named Emmitt I think it's safe to say these dogs are the best breeds
I feel like they are the best. Their temperament is pretty consistent throughout the breed.
Best dog I ever had was a Norwegian Elkhound. She was my trusted companion from the day we adopted her until the day she passed away.
"Toby" looks soooooo much like my "Bear". We lost him in 06 to old age and hip dysplasia. :-( I miss him every day. Thanks for posting this it made me happy and sad all at once :-)
I have one named Ladybug and I love her. Amazing dogs.
They do, especially in the cr, it flies everywhere lol. But I love my Elkhound more than any other dog that I have had.
They are awesome dogs, very loyal and extremely affectionate.
I had 3 kids when we got our Elkhound. They grew up together and all though I’ve had dogs all my life, this one was the best. She took turns sleeping with each child a part of the night. Then she moved on to the next. She ended up with my youngest girl and they would sleep neck to neck. Moose dogs have a ‘neutral’ coat that does not smell, even if it is wet. Well, our dog insisted sharing everything with our kids. We fought it but eventually we gave up on the non destructive stuff. Either they are part of our pack, or they are not. When both my girls were going to take a bath together and the water was running, our dog always wanted a drink from cupped hands holding some water. Then she would actually get in the dam tub with the kids and that was too much, so we had to sit on the toilet cover to watch the girls with the door shut to keep the dog out. From the day we got her as a pup we had all of us Handel her food in different ways to insure she would not get angry. Backfired. She wanted to share her food with all of us. Ugg. Her kennel was big enough our youngest could fit inside with the dog. We often found them together there. When we got home with groceries we would put the bags on the kitchen floor and our dog would quickly check out every bag because one of them had a chewie in it for her. She never once tried to eat our food but when she found her chewie she would have a session with it and in one sitting it would be gone. To us she was loving beyond what I would say is normal. If the kids were separated or at different locations she was anxious. If we all went out together she did her best to heard them together. They would sit down for a break and their dog would sit across all 3 of them to keep them together. I have to admit she wasn’t good with other dogs who tried to get close to the kids. Even a stranger talking to us would find our dog leaning against them. If they backed off a little she would keep leaning into them gradually pushing them away. The funny thing is she did great at obedience lessons. I worked hard with her and the lessons and it was very helpful. In all the years I never saw her once display a warning growl or even curl her lips toward our children, but one time when the kids were playing in our backyard a salesman came through from the front uninvited and without asking us anything. We heard yelling and when we got to the backyard our dog had the salesman up against the wall of the garage with her standing on her back legs and each front paw was on either side of the guy and she was growling. She didn’t hurt him but neither was she prepared to let him move. I told the guy that walking around to the private back yard without us knowing was going to get trouble and not just us. Elkies are very vocal dogs, more than any I know. We could often tell what she was saying. She never tried to run away and even when we all went for a walk through the woods she would run up ahead and then rush back to make sure she could see all 3 kids. We would hike for a couple hours and she loved it. We had a big van and she travelled very well in it changing sits with the kids. But if you don’t want dog hair this might not be a dog for you. A couple times a year she would ‘pop’ her coat and it was so much hair. We bought a filter queen vacuum that had soft rubber teeth and we would turn it on low and groomed her. She loved getting that done. The first time we tried it the amount of hair was crazy. We emptied it outside and then brushed her soft under coat. The birds would swoop down and take it for their nests. Really for us the only bad thing about her was how close the kids were to her since they all grew up together. When our son reached the age that he could be in charge of his sisters at home if we had to go out for a short time, we gave the dog the run of the house and we knew she would never allow a stranger through the door. Best baby sitter ever. In the winter our kids would bundle up to go play in the snow in the back yard and the dog loved it. That is her true element. If our youngest was trying to dig a tunnel the dog would be right beside her helping her dog. The situation is not always happy. Both my middle daughter and our dog passed away from cancer. I think of them all the time. I hope they are both running through the woods having a good time. I often dream of them together and sometimes our dog talks to me.
I absolutely love those savage brawls. The most frightful snarls. The most terrifying violence. But magically, no blood is ever drawn.
But why on earth would anyone give such pooches a bath? My Karelian Bear Dog has had exactly one in his long life and that was when I caught him rolling in a dead fish. Otherwise dirt just won't stick to spitz dogs. They can get covered in mud but it just dries and flakes right off them.
beautiful awesome dogs
@Horrorly
That makes a certain sense. Show breeders always seem to tend towards gigantism. Just look at the Dalmatian over the years. Of course the native Norwegian breed would stay small. The critters were for hunting, not draft work so they would have been kept no bigger than absolutely necessary.
Just got mine and his name is Diesel. He is the best dog I ever hade
I just purchased a nor Elkhound few weeks ago he's 5 months now they learn words commands pretty quick especially word treat 🤣
Nhe Norwegian Elkhound has evolved a bit in Canada. In norway they're smaller, and their tails aren't that long and a but more curly so they can't just stright it out
@arcataberry
So Elkhounds were in America for decades before they were "discovered". I think it began in the late 1920's when Pres. Herbert Hoover owned one "Weejie" in the White House.
You have such beautiful dogs
They look very happy.
Your Elkies are beautiful Paula! I miss my Tasha so much. She was the sweetest best dog ever. I want another one but we can't have one in FL with this heat. It's just not fair to them.
Stephanie Brown I agree. Even Michigan summers were hard on our Elkhound several years ago. He would go outside for exercise each day, but was so glad to come into the air-conditioned house afterwards. Winter was when he was most happy.....
the colder and snowier, the better.
How incredibly adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your elkhound videos!
That playful roughhousing would probably take out a decent sized mountain lion... (If push came to shove) Never be scared to hike in the woods with those two.
Norwegian elkhounds are the best. I got one recently we named her Zoey
We have a male named Juno. Elkies are great dogs.
You have very lovable dogs.
adorable...so many spin evasions!
They like ready set play time!!!
My elkhounds play rough and my family is like is that normal???? I’m like yea they cool eeehhhhh and I see this video and I’m like oh yea totally normal lol the teeth the growling/barking
@pinz2022 My Elkhound gets so much dirt trapped in his coat, he needs baths. He also has skin allergies which make him extremely itchy, more so when he's dirty
Norwegian Elkhounds are the best dogs. They're the Nissan of dogs. I just bought a 2007 Nissan altima and ironically I named it Toby.
@rambohunt1 Yes, that's true. "Elkhound" is a miss-translation, I know. Here, it actually does translate to "moose dog", but officially here they are called elkhounds. :)
@pLuMLoCo04 I used to have an Elkie named Prince, he was the biggest lovebug, always acted like he never got enough love. It's great to see a familiar face :)
@hundiraisk So sorry to read of your loss.
Moosedogs are generally very friendly, but very closely bonded to their family pack.
They are very active dogs, tend to be vocal, and shed like worn-out rugs.
In my experience, my moosedog has gotten along well with a next-door neighbor's toddler and with my frail 85-year-old Mom, and with patients at the nursing home.
Do your homework, Visit a breeder or rescue volunteer.
As for training, Moose has us very well trained;).
Good luck!
Ohh..soo sweet norwegian elkhounds on the youtube see.
@pLuMLoCo04
I love the ritualized way your pooches do combat. Almost formal.
They're establishing dominance I believe. I think the female won.
Beautiful dogs
Are they good sniffing dogs?
Oh, they shed A LOT...but it's more than worth it!
My Elkhounds always smelled like a foot after a bath 🤣
Yard is too small for those guys. Our Norwegian Elkhound had 2 acres of yard, plus 3 acres of woods. But, these guys seem to be happy, nonetheless.
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And gorgeous Elkhounds by the way.
You've got some really awesome dogs. {:
I want a Norwegian Elkhound one day.
do they shed the super soft undercoat that can be woven into sweaters, like the husky breeds do?
Man, I remember watching this video three years before I got my elkie. And it's one of the reasons why I got one. Thank you so much!
:)
Yeah I used to have one and I miss him so much. They definitely got their personalities. Prince used to try to trip people by playfully nibbling at their feet from behind LMAO
+Joe Lyon my dad used to have a dog named prince who was the dumbest dog ever he would jump out of their window and get the wind knocked out of them but they are really good dogs
Really? How cool is that??!
lol my 2 pups sound like that too
😃!
My dogs sound like they are killing each other too, when they play!
OHHHHHH Yes....do they EVER. By the handful at times.
I have a Norwegian elkhound and her name is Luna
How have Toby and Quinn adjusted to life without Monty? He always appeared to be the ring leader, though deferential to Quinn.
Still waiting for the right time to bring a new Arfspring into our house. Things are a little (a lot) too quiet without Moose.
In Norway it was actually translated to "elg hund" I guess they just did what sounded close to it and then the words "Norwegian Elkhound" was born!!!!
We have a male Elkhound. We are considering getting him a mate to play with. I've had now 5 Elkhounds. Good home protection and i hear they love to hunt my health isn't well and we live in the south lots of bad snakes. They look like they are having fun. Take care.
0:05 ready set go
is it rare ?
because i've a Chien d’élan norvégien but i never see any dog who have the same race in tunisia
I have a Norwegian elkhound named Buddy
Are you a successor of John F. Keneddy
I have a norwegian elkhound named lula
My elkhound isent really the playing type
oh my god, I need your help!
I just adopted a Norwegian elkhound five days ago as a companion for my border collie, and he viciously attacks her for food and a ball, and he wont stop. We've had too kick him and beat him to keep him off her, do you have any suggestions?