elkhound

American  

[elk-hound] / ˈɛlkˌhaʊnd /

noun

1. Norwegian elkhound.

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elkhound British  

/ ˈɛlkˌhaʊnd /

noun

1. Also called: Norwegian elkhound.  a powerful breed of dog of the spitz type with a thick grey coat and tightly curled tail

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Etymology

Origin of elkhound

First recorded in 1885–90; elk + hound ¹

Example Sentences

“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