Having existed in the 1000s, the Swedish Elkhound is indeed a very old breed. Ancestors of this breed are speculated to be the dogs kept by the Stone Age people. Jamtland, a province in the northwestern part of Sweden is the place of origin of this breed. This breed of magnificent conformation has been kept by people in Jamtland at the end of the last ice age. Thus, the dog also gained the name Jamthund.
The Swedish Elkhound is a spitz type breed with a wolf-like appearance. The rectangular shaped body is covered with smooth and close lying light to dark coat. This thick double coat is made more impressive by cream or light gray markings on the cheeks, sides of muzzle, chest, belly and legs. A tightly curled tail in the shape of a scimitar add to the already striking appearance of the dog
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American Foxhound
The American Foxhound has an appearance very similar to that of a Beagle. The dog measures from 21 to 25 inches at the withers and weighs from 65 to 75 pounds. The streamlined athletic body is thickly covered with a short fur that ranges in color from tan and white, red and white and the impressive combination of black, tan and white. The admirable speed of this excellent hunter is attributed to the well boned strong legs.
The American Foxhound is believed to be in existence in the Crown Colony – long before it was given the name America. The breed originated from the pack of English hunting dogs that was brought to the Crown Colony by Robert Brooke in 1650.
These excellent hunting dogs were highly valued in their country of origin. The British landed gentry utilizes these dogs to hunt foxes. On a fox hunt, packs of American Foxhounds
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Dog grooming should be a major part of your dog care regimen as a responsible owner. The right grooming helps your dog both look and feel good. Grooming embodies several different areas. Here we have got a glance at the mandatory of dog
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While a certain degree of training is necessary for any dog, many people refrain from having their pet trained because of comfort considerations pertaining to this member of the family. however not getting your dog trained may have more of a negative impact then a positive on your
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So, you presumed this was only you who could stock different clothing items in your wardrobe? Well, not really! Your pet too has numerous options to choose from in dog clothing. From modern jackets to chic sweat suits, your pet has plenty of options to choose
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Homemade food is good for everybody including your dog. Naturally, you have the option of giving your dog commercially prepared food. But, such food deprives your dog of the nutrition that he has a good thing to cook food for your dog at home. Here is what you need to know about dog at
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If you think that eating reasonably is essential only for human begins; think again. Your pets too need to eat well. So it’s highly advisable to be carful when out for shopping of food for your dog. Let’s look at some of the critical things to be kept in mind while choosing the right dog
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