A medium-sized dog breed originally from Scandinavia, bred to hunt elk and other large game by using scent and sound.
From 'elk' (the large deer) + 'hound' (hunting dog). The Norwegian word 'elghund' was translated directly into English, referring to the dog's original purpose as an elk-hunting dog.
Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the most ancient dog breeds still used today—they've been hunting elk in Scandinavia for thousands of years, and they were literally bred to pursue prey without direct command.
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