Are Norwegian Elkhounds Intelligent Dogs?

Considering to adopt a Norwegian Elkhound and need and wondering whether Norwegian Elkhound is an intelligent dog breed?

According to pet experts, Norwegian Elkhound Dogs score 4 star out of 5 in the scale of intelligent dog breeds.


Norwegian Elkhound Intelligence

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Are Norwegian Elkhounds Smarter Than Other Dogs?

    Norwegian Elkhound intelligence ranking compared to other dogs: #36

    Smartest Dog Breeds

    Pet dog parents always want to feel that their dog is the smartest on the neighborhood, and while this may hold true, a clever dog can come in many types.

    Of course, a smart canine is just potential without a person willing to put in the time and effort to train and channel the dog's cleverness. Dogs are about as intelligent as the normal two-year-old, but there is a variety of intelligence across several breeds.|Cleverness in dog breeds can refer to many qualities. Some dog breeds are much simpler to train and listen well to commands while others make great working dogs who are able to herd livestock.

    Here is a list of the 5 smartest dog breeds. Is your pet dog one of them?

    1. Border Collie is one of the world's smartest and most famous dog breeds. Originally developed as a herding dog because of its intelligence and obedience, the Border Collie is a medium-sized dog known for its friendly temperament.

    2. Golden Retriever is one of the world's most popular dog breeds. Originally bred as gun dogs, the Golden Retriever is an intelligent, friendly and trainable mate.

    3. Rottweiler (a.k.a. "Rottie") is a loyal, courageous and smart dog breed who is known for its unwavering devotion to its owners, whom they will protect at all costs.

    4. Poodles not only are very clever, but they're also proud, energetic dogs, with the added advantage of being hypoallergenic. Because of their high intelligence, poodles can be easily trained to track, hunt, retrieve, and obey.

    5. German shepherd is the second most in demand dog breed because they're courageous, confident, and clever. They are outstanding all-purpose workers and are used in a number of specialized situations as police dogs or service dogs.

Norwegian Elkhounds Intelligence

Norwegian Elkhound Information

A typical Northern spitz-like breed, the Norwegian elkhound is square-proportioned, close coupled, with substantial bone, broad head, pricked ears and tightly curled tail. It is constructed for agility and endurance, rather than speed, enabling it to trail for hours and then hold big game at bay by barking and dodging attack. Its trot is effortless. It has a thick, smooth-lying coat consisting of straight outer hairs and a wooly undercoat. This combination presents the best protection against cold and snow.

The Norwegian elkhound combines traits of hounds and spitz-like dogs, resulting in a breed that is bold, playful, independent, alert, boisterous and — unlike most hounds — even protective. This is a dog ready for adventure and happiest if that adventure takes place outdoors in cold weather. It needs daily exercise, lest it become frustrated or even destructive. It is friendly with strangers but may quarrel with strange dogs. It tends to pull when on leash unless trained, and it may bark a lot.

What to do if you lose your Norwegian Elkhound

If your Norwegian Elkhound Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Visit the nearby vets to see if someone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Phone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Norwegian Elkhound

If you find a Norwegian Elkhound Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Pound near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.




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