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Adopting a Norwegian Elkhound

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Norwegian Elkhound - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Norwegian Elkhound at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. The cost of adopting a Norwegian Elkhound is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Norwegian Elkhounds from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $700 to $5,000.

The easiest way to adopt a Norwegian Elkhound would be through a rescue that specializes in Norwegian Elkhounds. A great place to start would be to start a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Norwegian Elkhounds in your area.

Norwegian Elkhound fun facts

Fun Facts:

DNA evidence confirms that the Norwegian Elkhound is the descendant of a female wolf mating with a male dog over 3,000 years ago.

The Norwegian Elkhound holds the honor of being the most popular of the Scandinavian Elkhounds.

Sadly, the Presa Canario is usually seen with cropped ears which some people think make them look more intimidating.

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Norwegian Elkhound Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Norwegian Elkhound types to temperament and health issues to popular Norwegian Elkhound mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.