Jamthund

Jamthund

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The Jamthund, also called the Swedish Elkhound, is a member of the Spitz dog breeds that are found in Northern Europe. The Jämthund is the National Dog of Sweden, the National Dog of the Swedish Marines, and the Swedish Air Force’s official service canine. The Jämthund is eponymous to Jämtland, a province in the middle of Sweden. The dog is described as having a wolf-like appearance.

They make excellent pets and companions, due to their high adaptability to rural or urban settings. The dog has a tightly curled or a scimitar-like curve in the tail. It has erect ears; medium to long muzzle; strong, long endurance; and has a double coat of usually two colours. The eyes are brown. 

Since the end of the last ice age, Jämthunds have been raised by the locals in Jämtland. They are used for moose hunting and sled pulling, and were mobilised during wartime for sled pulling. In the local dialect, it used to be referred to as bear dog. The Jamthund closely resembles his more popular relative the Norwegian Elkhound. 

The major difference between the two is the Jamthund being taller and heavier. It is said the Jamthund’s origin is that of a hunter of bear in Norway. More often the books regarding the history of this this dog will show him hunting moose in Sweden.

Appearance: Head: Long with broad skull. Eyes: Small, and dark in color. Ears: Erect. Muzzle: Medium and tapering to a point. Nose: Black and self-colored according to coat. Bite: Scissor or level. Neck: Long. Topline: Level. Chest: Deep. Body: Rectangular, muscular. Legs: Long, thick boned. Feet: Hard and close, hare like. Tail: Curled over back in loose curl. Movement: Swift and very agile, with flowing gait. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.

Other Names: Swedish Elkhound. Height : 23-25 In. Group: Northern. Weight: 66 Lbs. Coat: Short To Medium Length, Thick, Hard, Coarse, Stand-Off, And Double; Soft, Wooly Undercoat. Color: All Shades Of Gray. Body: Rectangular, muscular. Legs: Long, thick boned. Tail: Curled over back in loose curl. Temperament: High-spirited, yet very lovable.

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