September 30, 2026
Senior Litters — The Ultimate Proof of Health, Longevity, and Genetic Stability
There is no easier way to prove health and longevity in a breeding program than through senior...
July 27, 2026
Matched Pair Longevity: How Early High‑Country Instincts Shape Eight Years of Companionship
Echo, Timber, Osita, Koda — and the Tora Mentorship Lineage Early morning, high elevation, four...
Genetics and Lineage, Historical Elkhound Material, Maternal Dynasties, Preservation Breeding, Restoration Architecture, Video
November 9, 2026
Looking Backward to See Forward
Varella, Karia, MANE, and a Walk Along the Rim Trail On November 7, 2020, I uploaded a simple video from a cold autumn day in the...
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November 10, 2026
Oslo at 55 Pounds:
The Montana-Born Runner from Revna and Ark Some litters become memorable from the moment they...
November 9, 2026
Happy 8th Birthday, Svea!
We recently received a wonderful update from Nancy and Alex in Ontario, and it brought a smile to...
November 8, 2026
The Behavior Was Already There
There are moments in a breeder’s life that are more revealing than any pedigree, registration...
November 5, 2026
Field Report: Rueger, Full Blood Elkhound Bear Dog in the Mountains of British Columbia
Every once in a while, a field report arrives that reminds us exactly why preservation matters....
Genetics and Lineage, Norwegian Elkhound Pillars, Preservation Breeding
October 18, 2026
KAMIA’S PRETTY BOY LEIF — FOUNDATION LINE: THE NORWEGIAN RESTORATION CORE
Overview Kamia’s Pretty Boy Leif is one of the most significant Norwegian Elkhound males in modern North American preservation efforts. Registered in the American Kennel Club (AKC), fully DNA‑verified, and raised by Pat Trotter of Vin‑Melca, Leif stands as a cornerstone of the Kamia Restoration Program. His lineage represents one...
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November 10, 2026
Oslo at 55 Pounds:
The Montana-Born Runner from Revna and Ark Some litters become memorable from the moment they...
November 9, 2026
Torvald: Lineage Déjà Vu at 11 Weeks
The video you are watching is Torvald, one of the four brothers from the Teeko × Karia senior...
November 9, 2026
Happy 8th Birthday, Svea!
We recently received a wonderful update from Nancy and Alex in Ontario, and it brought a smile to...
Scouting in the fall with 8 Elite off leash Kamia Elkhounds
Client Stories & Field Reports, Training & Development, Video, Working Dog Philosophy
November 5, 2026
Field Report: Rueger, Full Blood Elkhound Bear Dog in the Mountains of British Columbia
Every once in a while, a field report arrives that reminds us exactly why preservation matters. Recently, Ryan Bird sent an outstanding...
Client Stories & Field Reports, Kamia News, Norwegian Elkhound, Preservation Breeding
November 4, 2026
Welcome Josh, Amanda & Family
One of the great strengths of any preservation program is the people who choose to become part of it. Today we are excited to welcome Josh,...
Client Stories & Field Reports, Jamthund Return Program, Kamia News, Litters & Updates, Preservation Breeding
November 4, 2026
Noki: The Senior Litter Moves East
When a preservation program spans decades, some moments stand out because they represent more than a single dog. They represent continuity....
Client Stories & Field Reports, Companion and Placement Homes, Norwegian Elkhound
October 24, 2026
A Family Tradition of Stewardship
One of the most rewarding aspects of long-term preservation is watching stewardship become a family tradition. For Al and Diana, that...
Client Stories & Field Reports, Companion and Placement Homes, Family Placements, Kamia News
October 23, 2026
Seventeen Years of Stewardship: From Wyatt to Charlie
Some stewards come into a preservation program for a single dog. Others become part of its history. For Ian and Allison Mockett and their...
Client Stories & Field Reports, Companion and Placement Homes, Norwegian Elkhound
October 23, 2026
Karu in Rossland: Stewardship Done Right
One of the greatest rewards in a preservation program is seeing dogs thrive in the homes of exceptional stewards. Recently, Tammy sent me a...










