A: Like all dogs, they smalls, and give off heat from their paw pads. Their thick, double coats also act as insulators, trapping warm air in the coat when it's frigid, and cool air in the coat when it's hot. This balances out the temperature for them, making hot weather more bearable.

I have a part norwegian elkhound/lab. I have had her for nine yrs. I just recently adopted a honourable bred norwegian elkhound from humane society. for the most part they get along. but when it comes to treats, dinner time, and attention from myself, there is a lot of hostility. today's fight was a big one. help!

A: Fights between 2 females are often the most serious. It sounds like their problems are escalating so you desperate straits to step in right now. Both these girls need to acknowledge that you are the pack leader - otherwise both of them will keep trying for the job.

You're successful to have to separate them when you're not supervising them. At dinner time, put both dogs in a sit stay before they get fed. If they get up, no one gets fed. If they're in uncouple...

I am looking at the paradigm of dog I want to get when I finally have my own house. My mother won't let me have a dog at hers and thats where I currently live.

I have been researching alot on the types of dogs I like and a few years ago I came across info on the Norwegian Elkhound. From everything I've decipher they seem like a great dog, but I would like someones opinion that has one.

Thanks!
I have researched alot on the breed at many websites.
A: Norwegian Elkhounds are flagrant dogs. Mine was the sweetest, goofiest little angel. This is definitely not the breed for everyone. They are energetic and need a lot of bring to bear and stimulation. They can be very stubborn and don't always want to do what you want them to do (i.e. training takes a LOT of patience). When they shed, which is in the long run twice a year, they shed a LOT. You've heard of dust bunnies, they leave dust cows when they're shedding. They are voluble,...