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Norwegian elkhound

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noun

  1. one of a breed of dogs having a short, compact body, short, pointed ears, and a thick, gray coat, raised originally in Norway for hunting elk and other game.


Etymology

Origin of Norwegian elkhound

First recorded in 1925–30

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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

In an upset, Duffy the Norwegian elkhound took the hound group.

From Seattle Times Feb. 13, 2017

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Hoover entered their Norwegian elkhound "Weegie" in the pet parade of Palo Alto's Spring Festival.

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