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, Historical Elkhound Material

Original Elkhounds from 1924 to 2024

Somewhere in around the 1924 time frame the big greys, original Elghund hunting dogs, now known as Swedish Elkhounds or Jämthunds were starting to disappear. The breeders in certain areas had been keeping these strains alive and this was a purely working family dog at that time. They did not “Call them Swedish Elkhounds” nor...

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Genetics and Lineage, Historical Elkhound Material

15 Year Old Norwegian Elkhound Female

Tegan is 15 years old and running strong yet! An amazing Kamia Kennels Norwegian Elkhound that Tracey and Dennis have with them. They received her as a pup and have cared for her the entire time. What an incredible life Tegan has had with them. Tegan is a daughter of Takoda and Mia, who were …...

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Genetics and Lineage, Historical Elkhound Material, Litters & Updates, Norwegian Elkhound

Two Elkhounds 100 Years Apart

I’ll show you two Norwegian Elkhounds, 100 years apart and you will swear they are father and daughter, or easily could be. Champion Skrub AV Glittre 6687 ancestor to Revna Yes, 100 years. Talk about a consistent genetic far superior to other breeds. The old boy Champion Skrub AV Glittre 6687. He was whelped on …...

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