Jämthund
Temperament
Courageous, Energetic, Calm
[1]A Swedish elk-hunting dog
The FCI standard identifies Sweden as its origin and describes it mainly as an elk-hunting dog, also used for bear and wild boar.
[1]Recognized as a separate breed in 1946
The FCI standard says the Jämthund was formerly grouped with the smaller Norwegian Elkhound and was recognized as a separate breed in 1946.
[1]A large Spitz with a grey double coat
This large, powerful Spitz is rectangular without appearing long. Its short, soft, light undercoat is preferably cream. Lighter or darker grey is marked with pale grey or cream at the muzzle sides, cheeks, throat, chest, belly, legs and beneath the tail. FCI disqualifies absence of the characteristic cream markings on muzzle and cheeks.
[1]A large elkhound recognized as a separate breed
The UKC history says this dog was once shown in the same class as the smaller Norwegian Elkhound, then recognized separately in 1946. It is treated as a distinct breed in that registry, not simply as a larger Norwegian Elkhound.
[2]A Spitz-type dog used for elk hunting
The UKC says it was used mainly for elk hunting and also for bear and lynx. Its large body is slightly rectangular and powerful without being heavy.
[2]A grey coat with pale markings
The coat is grey with pale cream markings, including on the cheeks and legs. The tail curls over the back, another Spitz feature described in the UKC standard.
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