Full Blood Elkhounds at Kamia Kennels:
A Deep‑Dive Into the Restoration of an Ancient Genetic Lineage and the Arrival of Posso

Takeaway

Kamia Kennels is now entering a historic phase: the consolidation of the world’s only Full Blood Elkhound genetic restoration program, built over decades, and the integration of Posso, a Jamthund male whose arrival strengthens, diversifies, and future‑proofs the entire lineage. This moment marks a turning point not only for Kamia Kennels, but for the survival of true Elkhound genetics in North America.

1. What “Full Blood” Means in the Kamia Context

Full Blood Elkhounds at Kamia Kennels are not a marketing term or a stylistic label—they are the result of a multi‑generation genetic restoration project that re‑establishes the ancient, pre‑registry Elkhound phenotype and genotype.

Three pillars define the Full Blood designation:

• Unbroken ancestral lineage tracing back to the original Norrland and Jamthund working dogs
• Zero dilution from modern show‑ring or mixed registry lines
• Preservation of instinctive working traits—tracking, baying, guarding, decision‑making, and handler focus—without compromise

This is why Kamia Kennels is recognized as the only Full Blood Elkhound breeder in the world. The program is not about producing dogs—it is about rebuilding a breed.

2. The Foundation: Norrland and Jamthund Bloodlines

The Full Blood program stands on two ancient pillars:

Norrland Lineage

Represented by females like Tekla, Luna, Revna, Varja, Vaeda, Karia and their daughters, and the entire Mia/Takoda lineage down six generations, the Norrland line carries:

• Exceptional maternal instincts
• Deep tracking intelligence
• High endurance and cold‑weather resilience
• The classic northern wolf‑grey phenotype

These females are the backbone of the maternal side of the Full Blood project.

Jamthund Lineage

The Jamthund foundation came through the original imports Aina and Rico, whose offspring—especially Ark—became the cornerstone sires of the restoration effort.

Jamthund genetics contribute:

• Height, power, and structural integrity
• High‑drive hunting instinct
• Tremendous scenting ability
• Calm, confident decision‑making

Ark’s sons, including ARCO, continue this legacy in the current Full Blood litters.

3. The Modern Full Blood Generations

The Full Blood program has now produced multiple generations of dogs that are:

• Genetically consistent
• Instinctively aligned
• Structurally uniform
• Temperamentally stable

Examples include:

• Linnie and Myrn, the Full Blood sisters demonstrating early off‑leash reliability, handler focus, and instinctive skill
• Mjrn, a powerhouse young female showing the classic Full Blood phenotype
• Torin, a male representing the strength and balance of the restored line
• Nyra, the stunning daughter of Revna and Arco, beautiful Full Blood Elkhound

These dogs are not simply “good examples”—they are proof of concept that the restoration is working.

4. The Arrival of Posso: A Genetic Milestone

Now enters Posso, a Jamthund male whose integration into the Kamia Full Blood lineage is both strategic and historic.

Why Posso Matters

Posso brings:

• Fresh Jamthund genetic diversity
• A working‑driven temperament
• A phenotype aligned with the restoration goals
• A lineage that complements Ark, ARCO, and the Norrland females

His arrival is not just “another sire”—it is a genetic infusion that strengthens the long‑term viability of the Full Blood Elkhound project.

Posso’s Role in the Lineage

Posso is positioned to:

• Reinforce the Jamthund structural traits
• Expand the sire base to prevent bottlenecking
• Introduce new working instincts without compromising the established Norrland/Jamthund balance
• Create future Full Blood litters with unprecedented depth

This is the moment where the restoration project shifts from rebuilding to expanding.

5. How Posso Integrates Into the Existing Genetic Architecture

The Kamia Full Blood program is built like a pyramid:

• Base: Norrland females (Luna → Revna → daughters, sisters)
• Structural reinforcement: Jamthund males (Aina/Rico → Ark → ARCO)
• New apex infusion: Posso

Posso’s genetics will be paired with:

• High‑instinct Norrland / Norwegian Females like Varja (Finnish Import Karu/Tekla daughter)
• Select Jamthund‑leaning Full Blood females like Nyra – daughter of Revna/ARCO
• Future daughters of ARCO and Ark

This ensures:

• Genetic diversity
• Preservation of ancient traits
• Long‑term sustainability
• A widening of the Full Blood gene pool

6. What This Means for the Future of the Breed

With Posso now entering the lineage, Kamia Kennels is positioned to:

• Produce the strongest Full Blood litters in modern history
• Re‑establish the ancient Elkhound phenotype at scale
• Create a multi‑sire, multi‑dam Full Blood population in North America
• Secure the survival of the true Elkhound for generations

This is not just breeding—it is species‑level preservation.

7. Why This Moment Is Historic

Only two Full Blood litters have ever been whelped in the United States.
Only one kennel in the world is producing Full Blood Elkhounds.
Only one program has successfully restored the ancient Norrland/Jamthund genetic architecture.

And now, with Posso’s arrival, the program enters its next evolutionary phase.

Posso has successfully mated with Varja, the incredible daughter of Karu and Tekla. As all of you know, Karu is one of the very best Norwegian Elkhound ancient lineage contributors to the Full Blood and Norwegian Elkhound restoration. Tekla was in my opinion, and that still holds today, the very best Norwegian Elkhound female in the world.

Historic litter coming in Canada – The Posso/Varja Full Blood Elkhounds.

Posso brings genetics from the foundation lineages of the Jamthunds and his ancestors are Champions

Posso is from a prolific Jamthund Bloodline bringing into the Full Blood Elkhounds this Prolific Background. He himself is from a litter of 11 Jamthund pups.

The background of the pair of Varja and Posso for his entry into the Full Blood Elkhound legacy is astounding. The ancient lineage of Varja goes back to this big old lineage Norwegian, the mother of Tekla. A powerhouse female. These pups coming are going to be incredible. I have hiked literally thousands of miles with this bloodline.