Elkhound, White

    Brief Description: 
    The White Elkhound derives from the grey Jämthund and the grey Norwegian Elkhound.The type is like the Jämthund, regarding both size and
    proportions.
    Links to Breed Descriptions: 
    Other Names for Breed: 
    • Swedish White Elkhound
    • Svensk vit älghund
    • Svensk Hvit Elghund

     

    Country of Origin and Parent Breed Club: 

    Country of origin: Sweden

    Health and Well-Being: 

    Some sources of health information include:

    1. National kennel clubs and breed clubs (see, e.g. Breeding/Health Strategy Documents, below)
    2. Population-level statistics (see, e.g., Swedish Insurance Data, below)
    3. Research articles
    4. Breed club surveys

    Breed Standards: 

    There are numerous breed standards.

    The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.

     

    Breed-Specific Statistics: 

    1. Swedish Insurance Data

    • Breed-specific information on rates of disease and death from Agria Pet Insurance (Agria Djurförsäkring) is available for many breeds.
      This breed has information on Veterinary Care and Life Insurance.
      Click here to view downloads

    Breeding/Health Strategy Documents: 

    Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:

    1. Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
    2. Finland

     

    Breed-Specific DNA Tests: 

    The Kennel Club list of DNA tests available for each breed along with an indication as to whether the test is part of the Assured Breeder Scheme (recommended or required) and whether it is recorded on the Kennel Club registration database: http://www.dogwellnet.com/content/_/health-and-breeding/screening-tests/dna/dna-tests-for-use-in-breeding-decisions/the-kennel-club-breed-specific-dna-tests-upd-r234

    Breed Clubs: 

    We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.

Edited by Dave St. Louis

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