Maintenance
Due to its history as a good conditioned hunter, the Elkhound requires a lot of exercise. The Elkhound will also require plenty of attention and affection. This dog does not like to be shut out, therefore, the owner should plan to spend a lot of time with this breed.
The Elkhound will require regular training because of its independent personality and hunting background . This is a dog that needs to play with things, chase balls and be able to roam in a wide area where it can explore. Due to its good intelligence, it will not be difficult to train.
Alongside these main considerations, the breed does not require much more maintenance than many other dogs. The Elkhound will benefit from occasional grooming because of the quality of its coat. The undercoat sheds profusely two times a year while the guard hairs every two years. Its eyes and ears are usually healthy and the feet should be good with regular clipping. The length of the coat should not be altered. Trimming the whiskers is a personal preference. A unique feature of the breed is the absence of doggy odor.
The Elkhound will require regular training because of its independent personality and hunting background . This is a dog that needs to play with things, chase balls and be able to roam in a wide area where it can explore. Due to its good intelligence, it will not be difficult to train.
Alongside these main considerations, the breed does not require much more maintenance than many other dogs. The Elkhound will benefit from occasional grooming because of the quality of its coat. The undercoat sheds profusely two times a year while the guard hairs every two years. Its eyes and ears are usually healthy and the feet should be good with regular clipping. The length of the coat should not be altered. Trimming the whiskers is a personal preference. A unique feature of the breed is the absence of doggy odor.
Food
The best kind of food for your dog would be 'real' food. By real food, I mean real beef, chicken, turkey and a variety of other meats. It's also great to give them yoghurt and eggs from time to time to get them all the vitamins they need for their diet. As for which regular dog food to give your Elkhound, it varies between dogs. An adult sized Elkhound should be fed about 2-2½ cups of dry food daily, divided into 2 portions. You have to think about what kind of diet your dog needs to be on based on their day to day activities, their weight, height, age and if there are any health concerns with your dog. When trying to choose a type of food for your dog, try to get a kind that isn't full of fillers or things that can potentially harm your dog. If you are unsure as to which dog food to give your Elkhound, it would be the best idea to visit your local veterinarian and ask him or her for advice and suggestions to offer you.