Dog breeds Group 5 - Section 2 FCI – Nordic Sledge Dogs.

In the section 2 you will find breeds of dogs from northern Europe, from North America and also from Asia.

They are characterized by their striking human kindness, his passion for hunting and his courage in setting up and maintaining the game. The Nordic hunting dog follows the hunt in silence, only after fixing, barks loudly and persistently. Despite their individuality and independence so typical of the Nordic, are faithful and follow their word when properly and consistently trained and guided.

They are lively hunting dogs of medium size, with an almost square complexion, muscular and ringed tail.

Standard – classification FCI

Group 5: Spitz and primitive types.

Section 2: Nordic Hunting Dogs.

Nordic Hunting Dogs

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1 Gray Norwegian Elkhound

FCI 242 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Norway
Character: Very intelligent
Weight: 18 to 27 kg
Height: 46 to 53 cm.

An advantage of Gray Norwegian Elkhound is that it is a friendly and social dog does not tend to dominate or attack.

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2 Black Norwegian Elkhound

FCI 268 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Norway
Character: Loyal and fuel.
Weight: 16–20 kg
Height: 43 to 49 cm.

The Black Norwegian Elkhound joins closely with his people and is very loyal

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Among the three elk hunters of the

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3 Jamthund

FCI 42 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Sweden
Character: Quiet and dominant
Weight: Approx.. 30 Kg
Height: 52 to 61 cm.

As with most breeds developed for hunting, the Jämthund requires a lot of regular exercise to keep fit, so much

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4 West Siberian Laika

FCI 306 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Russia
Character: Balanced and lively
Weight: Variable
Height: 52 to 60 cm.

in your country of origin, Russia, the West Siberian Laika has been bred as a hunting dog for centuries.

The "Siberian Laika"

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5 East Siberian Laika

FCI 305 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Russia
Character: Lively and balanced
Weight: Variable
Height: 51 to 66 cm.

The East Siberian Laika it is popular in its native Russia not only as a hunting dog, but also as a draft dog

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6 Russo-European Laika

FCI 304 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Russia
Character: Territorial and lively
Weight: Variable
Height: 52 to 60 cm.

The Russo-European Laika It is characterized by its great sense of direction and its tendency to avoid confinement.

The Laïka

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7 Norwegian Lundehund

FCI 265 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Norway
Character: Energetic and vivacious
Weight: 6 to 7 Kg
Height: 32 to 38 cm.

Most of the Norwegian Lundehund live in Norway and Finland, it is believed that there are some 2000 copies around the world.

The

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8 Jämthund

FCI 42 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Sweden
Character: Quiet and dominant
Weight: 30 kg
Height: 52 - 61 cm.

Still very old, the Jämthund was not recognized until the year 1946, It was previously confused with

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9 Karelian Bear Dog

FCI 48 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Finland
Character: Elusive, brave and tenacious
Weight: Males: 25 to 28 kg - females: 17 to 20 Kg
Height: 52 to 57 cm..

The Karelian Bear Dog is a very independent and intelligent dog.

The Karelian Bear Dog, which also carries the

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10 Norrbottenspets

FCI 276 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Sweden
Character: Awake, active and friendly.
Weight: 10 - 15 kg
Height: 42 to 45 cm.

The Norrbottenspets also used as a draft dog.

The Norrbottenspets (North Bothnian Country Spitz) probably

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11 Finnish Spitz

FCI 49 - Nordic Hunting Dogs

Origin: Finland
Character: Nervous, cheerful and good-natured.
Weight: Male 14-16 kg. Female: 10-13 kg.
Height: Male 43 - 50 cm.. Female: 38 - 45cm.

The Finnish Spitz it is a dog that can annoy the neighbors, because he barks a lot and with a particularly piercing voice.

This friend of

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