elkhound
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of elkhound
Example Sentences
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“I have two dogs of my own,” said Machamer, who owns a Norwegian elkhound and a Pomeranian.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2023
The others were a Norwegian elkhound, a Pekingese, miniature poodle, boxer and Norwich terrier.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 4, 2017
The groomer of Duffy, the Norwegian elkhound who made the final seven, swears by Tresemmé.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 16, 2017
To the cheers of the crowd at Madison Square Garden, Rumor joined a miniature poodle, a Pekingese and a Norwegian elkhound in the best-of-seven final ring.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2017
A direwolf large as any elkhound, lean and smoke-dark, with eyes like molten gold.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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