Genetics and Lineage, Preservation Breeding, Restoration Architecture

Elkhound Coat Tied To Instincts And Temperament

Why Our Kamia Elkhound Genetic Program Supports Natural Shedding and a Proper Nordic Coat When I talk about the coat on our Full Blood Elkhounds, I’m not talking about something cosmetic or showy. I’m talking about a functional Nordic coat, the exact system these dogs were born with for thousands of years. Our genetic program...

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Preservation Breeding, Restoration Architecture, Training & Development

Alleles in Kamia Elkhounds vs. AKC/CKC Dogs

🧬 Alleles in Kamia Elkhounds vs. AKC/CKC Dogs A comprehensive explanation of the genetic differences that shape working ability, temperament, structure, and instinct Elkhounds are a polygenic breed — meaning their traits are controlled by many genes working together. The difference between a full‑blood working Elkhound and a...

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Genetics and Lineage, Preservation Breeding

Full Blood Elkhound Genetic Restoration Sire – Ark

I need to take some time today and speak about Ark, this amazing Jamthund male. He is powering the restoration and preservation efforts of the Swedish Elkhound, Jamthunds and the Norwegian Elkhound. He is of course hugely responsible for the Full Blood Elkhound genetic pool in North America. From the Base of the Full Blood …...

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