Genetics and Lineage

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Deep‑dive genetic analysis, founder‑line studies, coat genetics, diversity management, and lineage‑based stewardship. This category explains the science behind maintaining strong, functional, heritage‑correct Elkhound populations.

Genetics and Lineage, Norwegian Elkhound

Every Show Elkhound Wants To Be Kuutar!

Norwegian Elkhound show dogs around the world are wishing and hope to be able to run the wilderness like Kuutar, play in the snow and be true to heritage. They all want to have her phenomenal gait and style, correct and perfect. Everyone of them wishes they could be off leash with such impeccable ability …...

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Genetics and Lineage

Elkhounds – Old Genetics VS New Genetics

All Elkhounds have some remnants of the ancient genetics. The newer “Show line” Elkhounds have been bred to a closed breeding pool for decades now, lots of them with very little diversity and always focused on a “set look” and style. They did this as the “Breed Standard” was what they followed even...

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Genetics and Lineage

Loki – Jämthund Male

There are few males around in the world as handsome and striking as Loki! He is a son of Posso and Aina, born at Kamia Kennels. This was the first mating of the foundation female Aina, imported from Finland mated to the Foundation Male, Posso, also imported from Finland. The master breeders had selected Aina …...

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