Mia and Takoda

Takoda on the left, Mia on the right

These two Elkhounds get along great, here they are trying to each control this stick, Mia usually gets her way. Both of these dogs are very quiet when no one but the family is in the territory or vicinity. However, have someone walk by on the road, or drive into the yard and they immediately both alert us.

 

Takoda and Mia are young dogs, highly energetic, both are very agile and quick with Takoda the faster of the two on the straightaway, however Mia can easily catch him in the sprint.

These two love to be around our family and are super companion dogs. They have beautiful markings and coats with excellent feet, legs, eyes, ears and no physical issues of any kind.

 

Mia is almost exactly the breed standard, she is 42lbs, at 19" high, exactly as long as she is tall. Her stance is broad and solid, she is very muscular and strong. She can jump straight up onto 3 bales standing right beside them. Very powerful nose which makes her a real hunter and she keeps the yard free from any mice. She is a very easy keeper, maintains her weight easily and is no trouble in any way. Mia is one of those dogs that stands her ground. Dogs of this type and nature make excellent family pets, they live for a long time, require very little maintenance, they wear the toenails off, shed once in the spring and a good brushing when the undercoat is coming off in the spring is all they need.

 

Takoda is a bit unique, not just as an Elkhound but as a dog in general. Takoda has the personality and the instinct to be a personal protection dog. He is large for the breed, he weighs in at the top end of the spectrum for Elkhounds at 72lbs of muscle, no fat, and he is not fully grown out yet. He will mature out near 75 lbs. He is 24" high, again at the top end of the spectrum for Norwegian Elkhounds with a terrific confirmation and style. He is very good natured and mild to us, however he can become extremely protective if a stranger appears suddenly.

 

Personal protection dogs are something not normally thought of when thinking of Elkhounds, one normally thinks to a Belgian Malinois, or German Shepard, however Takoda would rival both of the best from those breeds. He has the instincts that breeders sometimes spend a lifetime searching for, the ability to protect his master/handler/family at all costs.

 

 

It takes work and training to fully develop this trait and he is advancing rapidly in his understanding and ability to follow commands and performs outstanding in this area. The pups from these two dogs will be outstanding family dogs, you'll be able to leave a young group in the care of them and they would watch and look out for them better than could possibly be imagined.

Takoda appears here at almost 2 years of age

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Takoda and Mia appear here in the late part of December 2008, Mia has just recently been weaning off the pups this last week, her condition stayed very well. She was eating very well straight through and was able to really nurse the pups to full potential.

 

The pups are proving out to be excellent, we could not be happier, they are all solid, well adjusted young pups, full of energy, they love the snow and the outside and are quickly turning into beautiful young dogs.

 

Mia is glad to have a rest, 6 pups are a handful, they kept her busy. Takoda is at ease now to have her back with him. He still doesn't know what to make of the young dogs yet, but has been very good around them.

 

We believe this is one of the nicest pair of Elkhounds we have seen, both very strong healthy dogs, with the ability to throw some truly great pups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the pups from the first litter at 6 1/2 weeks, food is getting prepared and they know it's soon time to eat. They are an excellent group, all even sized energetic and really nice to be around.

 

We have all terrific homes for these young dogs and are very happy for all the new owners. 

 

You can follow the young dogs growth here:
Lexi

Loki Bear

Koda

Loki

Shadow

Niko

 

 

 

 

March 20th, 2009 - Takoda and Mia came through a cold winter in great shape, here they are taking a break, although forever watching, they are at least resting up while it's nice out.

 

Takoda is approaching 17 months in this photo, still growing and filling out, the deep snow this year really kept these two in good shape, and both are very strong and agile.

 

We are truly looking forward to the litter coming this summer as we are watching the last litter pups turning into such beautiful young dogs. It's a pleasure working with such nice people as well, we are so happy for everyone.