Jämthund

Jämthund
Other namesSwedish Elkhound
Jämptlanninpystykorva
OriginSweden
Traits
Height Males 57–65 cm (22–26 in)
Females 52–60 cm (20–24 in)
Coat Long, hard and close lying double coat
Colour Grey with light grey or cream muzzle, underside and legs
Kennel club standards
Svenska Kennelklubben standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Jämthund, also called the Swedish Elkhound, is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is found in Northern Europe. The Jämthund is eponymous with Jämtland, a province in the middle of Sweden.

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