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Longships Norwegian Elkhounds was started as a tribute to those dogs who can do it all..I started with Norwegian Elkhounds in obedience and later started to show in conformation. My main hope was to continue a tradition of strong healthy and smart dogs, who not only could win breed championships but prove their mettle in the obedience and agility rings. I have only bred one litter, but the dogs from that mating went far beyond my dreams.
One dog became not only a champion but the first MACH Norwegian Elkhound to this day.
The dog that I kept from that litter earned his championship and excelled in obedience as well as agility.
Two of the puppies became service dogs and the third male was also active in agility and obedience.
This litter became the standard for my motto.... Longships- Where Norwegian Elkhounds reach their highest potential.
Today that litter is 14, Brottsjo and Adric are waiting at the bridge. Wendy is ill and Berserker and Becky doing well.
My current elkhounds are Birka, who is 4 years old , a very smart , intense and energetic worker.... and Briskke, who is a very talented and handsome young male of 20 months. He has already proven his versatility winning an amazing Specialty Best in Show and completing his Rally Novice title on the same day! I will be specialling him now while working on novice obedience and tracking. He may be available at stud , to approved bitches, after all of his health checks.
Currently I am retired and live with my husband in rural west central Wisconsin. Now I have time for my passions: Rescue of Norwegian Elkhounds ( I am coordinator of Wisconsin Norwegian Elkhound Rescue), showing and training the dogs, photography, art and gardening.
My Norwegian Elkhounds and I have participated in Breed Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Tracking, Scent Hurdle, Carting, Herding, Pet Therapy and Hunting. I find this breed can really do it all.
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