Is a Norwegian Elkhound part wolf?

The Norwegian Elkhound evolved partially from an ancestral gray wolf species found in central Europe and western Russia, which is why they resemble wolves. The breed is part of the Spitz family, which also includes breeds like the Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute. The Elkhound is among Europe’s oldest dogs and has been bred for specific traits like hunting and guarding rather than wolf-life characteristics.