ensure that no offspring develops hereditary glaucoma.There is a requirement for a known Hip displasia status for all the dogs to be used in breeding. Statistics in relation to HD over the last 10 years show that 83.2% of Norwegian Elghund Sort are free from hip displasia type F. The full up to date breeding criteria for health, hunting characteristics and exterior for both parent animals are: Exhibition prize (minimum Very Good) Hunting prize (minimum 3rd prize) Known HD status. Total HD index >205. The upper limit for the degree of inbreeding is 4 (5 generations), with options for dispensation up to 5. One of the parent animals must be tested and registered in the stud book genetically free of hereditary glaucoma/primary glaucoma. One of the parent animals must be tested and registered as genetically free from hereditary ataxia. Care Grooming The fur requires moderate care and it is recommended to brush the coat two or three times a week. Dense and stiff, but smooth. On the head and the front of the legs dense and smooth, furthest on the chest and neck, on the thighs and the back of the front legs, as well as on the underside of the tail. The fur is formed by longer wispy cover hairs, with soft black undercoat. The Black Elkhound dog fur is considered to be hypoallergenic, and works well for many people who are allergic to dogs. It is still notable that no dog is 100% allergy-friendly, so you have to try it yourself to see if you react to it or not. The nails are black and thick, so they will require more frequent trimming than other breeds. See also Dogs portal List of dog breeds Finnish Lapphund Karelian Bear Dog Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Swedish Elkhound Swedish Lapphund Swedish Vallhund Resources Books Norwegian Elkhound (Comprehensive Owner's Guide), 2005. Norwegian Elkhounds by Anna Katherine Nicholas. TFH, 1997. The Norwegian Elkhound (Pure Bred) by Nina P. Ross, PhD. Doral, 1995. The Elkhound in the British Isles by Anne Roslin-Williams. Witherby & Co., 1993. My 60 Years with Norwegian Elghunds by Olav P. Campbell, 1988. The New Complete Norwegian Elkhound, revised edition, by Olav Wallo. Howell, 1987. Norwegian Elkhounds by Anna Katherine Nicholas. TFH, 1983. Great Gray Dogs: The Norwegian Elkhound Factbook, 2nd edition. Great Gray Dogs, 1980. Your Norwegian Elkhound by Helen E. Franciose and Nancy C. Swanson. Denlinger,