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Expert Advice: Obedience
‘Nija’ Reps Norwegian Elkhounds at the 2024 AKC National Obedience Championship
Among Europe's oldest dogs, Norwegian Elkhounds are known for their intelligence and athleticism. Seven-year-old Nija is representing her breed at the 2024 National Obedience Championship in Wilmington, Ohio.
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| July 15, 2024
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Dog Breeds That Love the Cold Weather
With winter comes the cold. But some dogs don't hate the cold; in fact, several breeds absolutely love it! (Note: Just because these dogs were bred to withstand cold temperatures does not mean it is safe to leave them outdoors for long on cold days. They, too, can get frostbite and hypothermia.) Here are seven […]
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| February 3, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Norwegian Elkhound History: The Silver Viking
This handsome silver-gray dog native to Scandinavia, is, by his own demeanor, an aristo crat among Northern dogs. The Norwegian Elkhound roamed with his Viking masters and served as a multipurpose guardian, herder, hunter, and protective companion for thousands of years before finding his way to the United States in the early 20th century. The […]
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| June 16, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Spectacular Spitz Breeds
If you live in a region with harsh winter weather, then you may want to consider a spitz breed. Many of these dogs were bred for life in arctic climates and originated in Scandinavia, Russia, North America, and Asia. The word “spitz” in German means "pointed." Physically, most spitz breeds have a wolf-like appearance that […]
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| June 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Dog Breeds For Hunting
Dogs and people have been living and working together for thousands of years. In fact, our canine companions were some of our earliest hunting partners. Over the years, we've developed many breeds to help us hunt, each of which has specific skills that can help us find and secure several types of game. These hardy […]
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| November 12, 2019