Bellestar Elkhounds

10/01/2022

New Papa Chris with three generations Mama Pixie, Gramma Mudi, and four month old Fred!

09/18/2022

Every litter needs a good babysitter (in addition to Mom!) Here's Auntie Indigo overseeing the munchkins with Mama Pixie.

09/17/2022

It is moose hunting season in Norway soon. Just as many immigrants had their names changed at Ellis Island, our dear canine companions names were also "bastardized". They are, in Norway, 'Elg'-moose 'hunds'-dogs, and thus not truly a 'hound' but a Nordic moose hunting dog. This from a Norwegian Elkhound site stateside:

09/05/2022

Training can't start too early, so we begin with meals in the crate, so they like going in, and feel safe. One of our first sessions, here.

09/03/2022

They don't stay still for very long! Puppy portraits! Introducing the Peace Litter of 2022 (all names mean 'peace' from West African to Saami languages. This little guy below is Heddwch (pronounced Aye-vookh, in Welsh. Lucky his new parents gave him easy to pronounce Welsh call name, Ianto!

09/03/2022

Couldn't have done it without this guy, surveying all he can see... our "Big Lebowski" of Norwegian Elkhounds, proud papa, Nelson!

09/03/2022

We're so proud of mama 'Pixie', best mom in the world, still playing and teaching, even with pups at 12 weeks!

09/03/2022

It's Official. Our first page. Come here to get doses of canine cuteness and inquire about the fabulousness of Norwegian Elkhounds. Funny, smart, devious, did we say smart?, and sweetly mushy.

09/03/2022

09/03/2022