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Teeko – Preservation Norwegian Elkhound Sire

February 16, 2025 Comments Off on Teeko – Preservation Norwegian Elkhound Sire Norwegian Elkhound

There are only a handful of Preservation Norwegian Elkhound sires in North America and Kamia Kennels has them all. One of the very best is none other than Teeko, son of Takoda and Tekla. Teeko carries within him some of the absolute best Norwegian Elkhounds ever seen in all countries and

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February 7, 2025

Best Family Dog In History

The oldest known family dog in history is the Norrland dog, or what is known today

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February 6, 2025

Elkhound Genetics Pull From Centuries Ago

If you take a look at Jupiter, a son of Teeko and Karia who is 21 weeks old you will

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February 3, 2025

Loki – Jämthund Male

There are few males around in the world as handsome and striking as Loki! He is a

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February 2, 2025

Golden Ring Elkhound Reels

The reels that Michael has of the Norwegian Elkhounds, the Swedish Elkhounds,

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January 24, 2025

Jämthund Foundation Female – Varella

Ella as we call her for short is the magnificent foundation Jämthund female that

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January 21, 2025

Kuma – Norwegian Elkhound Male

Kuma was one of the magnificent sons from Karu and Willow. He is an incredible

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January 19, 2025

Full Blood Elkhounds In Full Splendor

The Fullblood Elkhounds are in full splendor now as Michael and Sarah have another

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January 12, 2025

Norwegian Elkhound Female – Rovi

Rovi is a stunningly beautiful Norwegian Elkhound daughter of Rita and Pretty Boy

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January 7, 2025

Desna Training – Norwegian and Swedish Elkhound Pup Training Program

Norwegian Elkhound pups, Jamthund / Swedish Elkhound pups and Fullblood pups all go

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Ancient Elkhound Revna December 21, 2024

The Return Of The Full Blood Elkhounds

Full blood Elkhounds return at Kamia Kennels! Michael and Sarah have a brand new

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December 7, 2024

Norwegian Elkhound Preservation Breeding

Saving genetics of the Elkhound breed should truly be paramount in all breeders and

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November 28, 2024

Norwegian Elkhounds in Texas

Everything is better in Texas and when it comes to Elkhounds, Whoa there are some

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November 27, 2024

Instincts Preserved In Old World Elkhounds

Foundation females are the basis for preservation breeding principles. Instincts

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November 25, 2024

Conversation about Norwegian Elkhounds

Dogumentary TV did a fantastic interview and conversation with Michael about the

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September 29, 2024

Genetic Preservation Display Is Incredible

Michael and Sarah have put together an incredible display for all of us to see the

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August 27, 2024

Norwegian Elkhound Instinct Preservation

Preserving genetics is one aspect of a preservation breeding program, but there is

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July 9, 2024

Norwegian Elkhound Hiking In The Blood

Some lineages are just flat out better hiking lines than others. Kamia Kennels

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June 11, 2024

Rita – her Amazing Norwegian Elkhound History

These pups from Rita will be some of the very best in the world, her heritage is so

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June 7, 2024

Best Hiking Video With Elkhounds

Wow, Michael and Sarah have put together the most awesome video showcasing Elkhounds

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May 30, 2024

Livestream Elkhound Hiking Adventure

Michael and Sarah are holding a Livestream Elkhound Hiking Adventure up at Golden

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May 18, 2024

Strong Genetics Bring Traits Forward For Years

I have had the honor to hike with certain old world Elkhound genetics that I have

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May 9, 2024

Jämthund Helix – Alaska Celebrity

Tosha has a couple of incredible Jämthunds up in Alaska and one of those big boys

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May 3, 2024

Jämthund Ark – Hiking Off Leash

Ark, my big Jämthund stud dog was up with me yesterday doing a high elevation hike

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April 25, 2024

Generational Off Leash Amazing Elkhounds

This is the little rascal Odin, a generational off leash amazing Norwegian Elkhound

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April 23, 2024

Yrsa – Norwegian Elkhound – 5300 KM A Year

5300 Km a year trail running – 145,000 meters of ascent! Yrsa lives with Jeff

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April 21, 2024

Aila – Off Leash Jämthund Excellence

There is little doubt that Aila is one of the greatest off leash hiking and mountain

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April 20, 2024

Off Leash Legendary Kamia Kennels Females

In North America for at the very least going back 130 to 150 years Elkhounds have

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April 18, 2024

Twins Sass and Revna – Ancient Norwegian Elkhounds

We talk a lot about the famous twins Tekla and Tuva. Rarely do I get a chance to

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April 15, 2024

Off Leash Norwegian Elkhound Litter Coming

Yes, this upcoming litter from Revna and Pretty Boy Leif is years in the making. Off

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April 12, 2024

Norwegian Elkhound Hiking Dogs

Off leash hiking Norwegian Elkhounds are what Kamia Kennels is famous for. We have

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April 7, 2024

Ultimate Hiking Dogs – Norwegian Elkhounds

Centuries of hiking with the handler in rugged and rough terrain has created the

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Lindsay and Vada March 31, 2024

15 plus years and the Elkhound Adventures continue

Lindsay has been a long time friend and client of mine and Kamia Kennels. She has

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March 7, 2024

16 Years, Repeat Clients, Two Great Elkhounds

Dorothy and Dan are awesome clients and friends of all of us at Kamia Kennels. Back

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February 28, 2024

Varella – Beautiful Jämthund Female

I imported Varella from Finland a few years back and she has proven to be one of the

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February 24, 2024

Elkhounds contribute to childhood development

Elkhounds are a very large part of man’s history with dogs. They are the

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February 23, 2024

Jämthunds – Best Family & Companion Dogs

For centuries the Jämthund, or Swedish Elkhound as they are more commonly known

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February 20, 2024

Generational Influence in Norwegian Elkhounds

How many generations back influence my pup? Thinking about getting a new companion

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February 14, 2024

Preserving Norwegian Elkhound Genetics

Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the oldest known family breeds. They are hunting,

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Karu Norwegian Elkhound Stud Dog February 5, 2024

Karu – One Of The Top Stud Dogs In North...

Kamia Kennels has THE MOST IMPRESSIVE list of Norwegian Elkhound stud dogs in North

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3 Norwegian Elkhound Females February 1, 2024

Select a pup on the grandparents and related genetics.

Grandparents of your pup have influence beyond what is normally discussed. The

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Kamia Kennels Jaegar January 31, 2024

Purebred or Full Blood What’s the Difference

In it’s simplest form, the answer is as follows: Purebred means to breed a

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January 27, 2024

Original Elkhounds from 1924 to 2024

Somewhere in around the 1924 time frame the big greys, original Elghund hunting

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Torin and his cat buddy January 25, 2024

Puppy Socialization and Training

Elkhound pup socialization and training is a key aspect at Kamia Kennels in order to

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15 year old Norwegian Elkhound still hiking January 23, 2024

15 Year Old Norwegian Elkhound Female

Tegan is 15 years old and running strong yet! An amazing Kamia Kennels Norwegian

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January 13, 2024

Stellan Hunting In New Mexico

This might warm you up! It’s the coldest day I have had since I moved to my

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Kamia Kennels Snow Dogs January 12, 2024

How much to feed an Elkhound Pup

Winter feed requirements for pups is obviously higher than summer pups, so increase

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Elkhounds on Moss January 10, 2024

Norwegian Elkhounds Mossy Rest

Michael and the Norwegian Elkhounds had a rest on the Mossy ground in the boreal

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Raw Fed Pups November 17, 2023

Raw Fed Pups Are The Healthiest

Feeding raw to pups is one of the very best things you can do to enhance the life

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Revna, Varja and Ark with two Moose November 3, 2023

Two Moose – Elkhounds and Jamthund

Michael had the opportunity to have the great dogs working out in the boreal forest

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Hiking Dogs October 31, 2023

Brand New Litter of Pups

Karia has her new litter outside now exploring and starting to train for hiking off

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Kai and Tora Preservation breeding Norwegian Elkhounds October 25, 2023

Preservation Breeding – Norwegian Elkhounds

Slowing the genetic change is the key to preservation breeding. Everytime a breeder

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BobTail Jamthund October 23, 2023

Blessed Be The BobTail

Those with ancient family history from the Scandinavian regions, hunting families

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Bush Planes and Jamthunds October 16, 2023

Bush Planes, Jamthunds, Alaska

Tosha has an awesome post on her telegram channel about her Sunday with a few

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3 Generations of Bear dogs October 6, 2023

Bears and Bear Dogs

All the fires have moved tons of bears around in Canada and in the US as well. As

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Norwegian Elkhound Puppies July 7, 2023

Norwegian Elkhound Puppies Born

They are only a few days old and doing great. Rita is a tremendous Mama and Leif is

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February 20, 2025

Elkhounds – Old Genetics VS New Genetics

All Elkhounds have some remnants of the ancient genetics. The newer “Show

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February 14, 2025

Getting A Matched Pair of Elkhounds

I say with all confidence that I have raised and placed more matched pairs of

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Training Elkhounds

  • Teeko – Preservation Norwegian Elkhound Sire

    February 16, 2025 Comments Off on Teeko – Preservation Norwegian Elkhound Sire Norwegian Elkhound

    There are only a handful of Preservation Norwegian Elkhound sires in North America and Kamia Kennels has them all. One of the very best is none other than Teeko, son of Takoda and Tekla. Teeko carries within him some of the absolute best Norwegian Elkhounds ever seen

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    Best Family Dog In History

    February 7, 2025 Comments Off on Best Family Dog In History Full Blood Elkhound

    The oldest known family dog in history is the Norrland dog, or what is known today as the Full Blood Elkhound. This dog breed goes back thousands of years. Kamia Kennels and it’s famed Co-Breeder Golden Ring Elkhounds have the brand new pups that carry the oldest

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  • Elkhound Genetics Pull From Centuries Ago

    February 6, 2025 Comments Off on Elkhound Genetics Pull From Centuries Ago Norwegian Elkhound

    If you take a look at Jupiter, a son of Teeko and Karia who is 21 weeks old you will see a male Norwegian Elkhound that is literally unchanged in centuries. We literally have photos of dogs exactly like Jupiter, ancestors no doubt, from over 100 years ago on this site.

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  • Loki – Jämthund Male

    February 3, 2025 Comments Off on Loki – Jämthund Male Jamthund

    There are few males around in the world as handsome and striking as Loki! He is a son of Posso and Aina, born at Kamia Kennels. This was the first mating of the foundation female Aina, imported from Finland mated to the Foundation Male, Posso, also imported from

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  • Golden Ring Elkhound Reels

    February 2, 2025 Comments Off on Golden Ring Elkhound Reels Full Blood Elkhound

    The reels that Michael has of the Norwegian Elkhounds, the Swedish Elkhounds, Jamthund’s and now the Full Blood Elkhounds are the best in the world for showcasing these magnificent Elkhounds. I have mainly been focused on sharing the posts that he has and

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  • Jämthund Foundation Female – Varella

    January 24, 2025 Comments Off on Jämthund Foundation Female – Varella Foundation Elkhound Females, Full Blood Elkhound

    Ella as we call her for short is the magnificent foundation Jämthund female that was chosen by the master breeders to be the second female providing the genetic base. Ella is a very strong instinct rich female coming from double Champion hunting parents and she brings

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  • Kuma – Norwegian Elkhound Male

    January 21, 2025 Comments Off on Kuma – Norwegian Elkhound Male Norwegian Elkhound

    Kuma was one of the magnificent sons from Karu and Willow. He is an incredible Norwegian Elkhound male and Tony has him over in the Nelson BC region. What a show stopper this Kuma is! Tony has him working out everyday and has him in tremendous shape up the mountain

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  • Full Blood Elkhounds In Full Splendor

    January 19, 2025 Comments Off on Full Blood Elkhounds In Full Splendor Foundation Elkhound Females

    The Fullblood Elkhounds are in full splendor now as Michael and Sarah have another great litter. This time from Revna and ARCO. The last litter of Fullbloods was Karia and Ark, they were magnificent. One of those females we retained in the breeding program, Isla, a

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  • Norwegian Elkhound Female – Rovi

    January 12, 2025 Comments Off on Norwegian Elkhound Female – Rovi Foundation Elkhound Females

    Rovi is a stunningly beautiful Norwegian Elkhound daughter of Rita and Pretty Boy Leif! She is showcased by Michael and Sarah to illustrate the incredible depth of the breeding program, but more specifically what a 24 week Desna training graduate Elkhound is like.

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  • Desna Training – Norwegian and Swedish Elkhound Pup Training Program

    January 7, 2025 Comments Off on Desna Training – Norwegian and Swedish Elkhound Pup Training Program Full Blood Elkhound, Off Leash Elkhounds

    Norwegian Elkhound pups, Jamthund / Swedish Elkhound pups and Fullblood pups all go through our Desna training program. The Desna training program is unique in the Elkhound world and it’s actually very unique for all breeds as few if any offer the level of

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  • The Return Of The Full Blood Elkhounds

    December 21, 2024 Comments Off on The Return Of The Full Blood Elkhounds Full Blood Elkhound

    Full blood Elkhounds return at Kamia Kennels! Michael and Sarah have a brand new litter coming any day now up at Golden Ring Elkhounds in Northern Alberta, Athabasca region. They have the tremendous young son of Ark and Varella up with them, ARCO and he has mated with

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  • Norwegian Elkhound Preservation Breeding

    December 7, 2024 Comments Off on Norwegian Elkhound Preservation Breeding Foundation Elkhound Females, Norwegian Elkhound

    Saving genetics of the Elkhound breed should truly be paramount in all breeders and Elkhound dog owners minds. However, not all truly understand the complications of preservation breeding when combined with show breeding. In this short article I’ll try outlining

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  • Norwegian Elkhounds in Texas

    November 28, 2024 Comments Off on Norwegian Elkhounds in Texas Norwegian Elkhound, Two Elkhounds

    Everything is better in Texas and when it comes to Elkhounds, Whoa there are some great ones there. Some of the very best Norwegian Elkhounds in North America are right down greater Houston, walking the coast right now. Yep, Riatta and her brother Ari and Mr. Rush

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  • Instincts Preserved In Old World Elkhounds

    November 27, 2024 Comments Off on Instincts Preserved In Old World Elkhounds Foundation Elkhound Females, Hiking

    Foundation females are the basis for preservation breeding principles. Instincts need to be observed in preservation breeding programs and the actions and behaviors witnessed. This incredible group of 2 and 3 generation Norwegian Elkhound group shows incredible skill

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  • Conversation about Norwegian Elkhounds

    November 25, 2024 Comments Off on Conversation about Norwegian Elkhounds Bear Dogs, Foundation Elkhound Females, Video

    Dogumentary TV did a fantastic interview and conversation with Michael about the Norwegian and Swedish Elkhounds. Michael did an incredible job outlining the history, the origins, the developments of the breeds over the years and up to today. He covered in detail our

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  • Genetic Preservation Display Is Incredible

    September 29, 2024 Comments Off on Genetic Preservation Display Is Incredible Foundation Elkhound Females, Hiking

    Michael and Sarah have put together an incredible display for all of us to see the preservation work they are doing up there. Michael is doing incredible photo and video work, using special camera’s and drone work to highlight this preservation. I am so amazed

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  • Norwegian Elkhound Instinct Preservation

    August 27, 2024 Comments Off on Norwegian Elkhound Instinct Preservation Norwegian Elkhound

    Preserving genetics is one aspect of a preservation breeding program, but there is another primary aspect to preserve in the Norwegian Elkhound as well. This is the Instinct preservation. Kamia Kennels is a preservation breeder that specializes in both genetic and

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  • Norwegian Elkhound Hiking In The Blood

    July 9, 2024 Comments Off on Norwegian Elkhound Hiking In The Blood Off Leash Elkhounds

    Some lineages are just flat out better hiking lines than others. Kamia Kennels happens to have the Elite of hiking bloodlines as you all know. Now none are better than this combination of genetics I am about share with you today. Today I have Kai shown with her son

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  • Rita – her Amazing Norwegian Elkhound History

    June 11, 2024 Comments Off on Rita – her Amazing Norwegian Elkhound History Foundation Elkhound Females, Norwegian Elkhound

    These pups from Rita will be some of the very best in the world, her heritage is so strong. The mating with Pretty Boy Leif ensures both sides of the pedigree are loaded with the absolute best females. I’ll outline a few in this article, but it would take a very

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  • Best Hiking Video With Elkhounds

    June 7, 2024 Comments Off on Best Hiking Video With Elkhounds Off Leash Elkhounds

    Wow, Michael and Sarah have put together the most awesome video showcasing Elkhounds out hiking EVER! It’s so good. Michael has the ability to film in such a way that you are immersed in the experience of going through the boreal forest with the dogs. The

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  • Livestream Elkhound Hiking Adventure

    May 30, 2024 Comments Off on Livestream Elkhound Hiking Adventure Family Adventure, Off Leash Elkhounds

    Michael and Sarah are holding a Livestream Elkhound Hiking Adventure up at Golden Ring Elkhounds this Sunday. I want to encourage and invite all of you to reach out to them and join in the livestream. His Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/goldenringelkhounds/

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  • Strong Genetics Bring Traits Forward For Years

    May 18, 2024 Comments Off on Strong Genetics Bring Traits Forward For Years Family Adventure, Foundation Elkhound Females

    I have had the honor to hike with certain old world Elkhound genetics that I have seen and witnessed carry forward generation after generation. I am a preservation breeder so I maintain working lineages of Norwegian and Swedish Elkhounds. Our great co-breeders now

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  • Jämthund Helix – Alaska Celebrity

    May 9, 2024 Comments Off on Jämthund Helix – Alaska Celebrity Jamthund, Swedish Elkhound

    Tosha has a couple of incredible Jämthunds up in Alaska and one of those big boys is Helix, he is an amazingly talented musical star! Haha, he can play a tune on the ole piano like you would not believe. Not only that, his son Chief sometimes joins in, it’s a

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  • Jämthund Ark – Hiking Off Leash

    May 3, 2024 Comments Off on Jämthund Ark – Hiking Off Leash Jamthund, Off Leash Elkhounds

    Ark, my big Jämthund stud dog was up with me yesterday doing a high elevation hike off leash. He is a very skilled mountain dog and his instinctive behavior were on full display all day long. Constantly watching out for me, circling around, catching scents and always

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  • Generational Off Leash Amazing Elkhounds

    April 25, 2024 Comments Off on Generational Off Leash Amazing Elkhounds Off Leash Elkhounds, Pups

    This is the little rascal Odin, a generational off leash amazing Norwegian Elkhound out hiking at just weeks of age. This is not training, believe me, this is instinctive behavior. He is true to his historic roots of ancient lineage full working Elkhounds. It’s

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  • Yrsa – Norwegian Elkhound – 5300 KM A Year

    April 23, 2024 Comments Off on Yrsa – Norwegian Elkhound – 5300 KM A Year Hiking, Off Leash Elkhounds

    5300 Km a year trail running – 145,000 meters of ascent! Yrsa lives with Jeff and Kelly and Angus out on the beautiful Coast of British Columbia. She is a stunning big female, daughter of Jaegar and Silver Nova. Jeff does training and trail running, he is in

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  • Aila – Off Leash Jämthund Excellence

    April 21, 2024 Comments Off on Aila – Off Leash Jämthund Excellence Off Leash Elkhounds

    There is little doubt that Aila is one of the greatest off leash hiking and mountain Jämthunds of all time. She literally is one of the best off leash dogs in the world. A phenomenal hiking companion and I have the greatest time up in the mountains with Aila. I

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  • Off Leash Legendary Kamia Kennels Females

    April 20, 2024 Comments Off on Off Leash Legendary Kamia Kennels Females Foundation Elkhound Females

    In North America for at the very least going back 130 to 150 years Elkhounds have been around and known. Few however, if any are as legendary as the foundation females of Kamia Kennels. Off Leash masters these females dominated the entire off leash arena of dogs.

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  • Twins Sass and Revna – Ancient Norwegian Elkhounds

    April 18, 2024 Comments Off on Twins Sass and Revna – Ancient Norwegian Elkhounds Norwegian Elkhound, Pups, Two Elkhounds

    We talk a lot about the famous twins Tekla and Tuva. Rarely do I get a chance to highlight the other famous twins, Sass and Revna. Believe it, Sass and Revna are Granddaughters of Tekla. Go figure right! Luna and Karu had a phenomenal litter a few years back and these

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  • Off Leash Norwegian Elkhound Litter Coming

    April 15, 2024 Comments Off on Off Leash Norwegian Elkhound Litter Coming Norwegian Elkhound

    Yes, this upcoming litter from Revna and Pretty Boy Leif is years in the making. Off leash Norwegian Elkhound pups of the highest caliber are on the way soon if the mating is successful. Revna is a daughter of Luna and Karu. This combination of genetics carries

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  • Norwegian Elkhound Hiking Dogs

    April 12, 2024 Comments Off on Norwegian Elkhound Hiking Dogs Norwegian Elkhound

    Off leash hiking Norwegian Elkhounds are what Kamia Kennels is famous for. We have some of the very best off leash hiking lineages. These personal and handler focused lines flourish in our program. We currently are expecting a litter out of Silver Nova and Pretty Boy

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  • Ultimate Hiking Dogs – Norwegian Elkhounds

    April 7, 2024 Comments Off on Ultimate Hiking Dogs – Norwegian Elkhounds Family Adventure, Hiking, Norwegian Elkhound

    Centuries of hiking with the handler in rugged and rough terrain has created the Norwegian Elkhound, the Ultimate hiking dogs. They are one of the oldest known breeds that have been bred specifically to work with the handler in remote conditions and terrain. This

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  • 15 plus years and the Elkhound Adventures continue

    March 31, 2024 Comments Off on 15 plus years and the Elkhound Adventures continue Swedish Elkhound, Two Elkhounds

    Lindsay has been a long time friend and client of mine and Kamia Kennels. She has provided a wonderful home to many of our great dogs and continues to have endless adventures each day with them. She traveled out for her new companion, Vada this past weekend and we had

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  • 16 Years, Repeat Clients, Two Great Elkhounds

    March 7, 2024 Comments Off on 16 Years, Repeat Clients, Two Great Elkhounds Norwegian Elkhound, Pups, Swedish Elkhound, Two Elkhounds

    Dorothy and Dan are awesome clients and friends of all of us at Kamia Kennels. Back in 2008 Dorothy and Dan came for one of our pups, a stunning male named Loki. He was an inseparable companion for both of them for over a Decade and a Half. He lived a wonderful life

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  • Varella – Beautiful Jämthund Female

    February 28, 2024 Comments Off on Varella – Beautiful Jämthund Female Bear Dogs, Jamthund

    I imported Varella from Finland a few years back and she has proven to be one of the most influential females in North America as she is only 1 of two females imported. She is providing the basis for the seedstock of all the Jämthunds along with Aina, our first

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  • Elkhounds contribute to childhood development

    February 24, 2024 Comments Off on Elkhounds contribute to childhood development Family Adventure

    Elkhounds are a very large part of man’s history with dogs. They are the oldest known breed that has been traveling and working with the family unit. Elkhounds as an ancient breed portray character traits that defy time. Children have been known for centuries to

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  • Jämthunds – Best Family & Companion Dogs

    February 23, 2024 Comments Off on Jämthunds – Best Family & Companion Dogs Jamthund, Swedish Elkhound

    For centuries the Jämthund, or Swedish Elkhound as they are more commonly known have been one of the very best family dogs. The abilities of the dog to bond with the handler is proven over 10,000 years. I have had the sincere pleasure of raising these great dogs in

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  • Generational Influence in Norwegian Elkhounds

    February 20, 2024 Comments Off on Generational Influence in Norwegian Elkhounds Elkhounds, Norwegian Elkhound

    How many generations back influence my pup? Thinking about getting a new companion dog. Considering the breeders who have Norwegian Elkhounds? Are you wondering how much influence each generation still contributes? These are questions more and more people are now

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  • Preserving Norwegian Elkhound Genetics

    February 14, 2024 Comments Off on Preserving Norwegian Elkhound Genetics Norwegian Elkhound

    Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the oldest known family breeds. They are hunting, hiking and family oriented dogs. Kamia Kennels has been preserving these old genetics and striving to keep all old traits intact. 5 Generations of these great dogs are shown here. Mia was

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  • Karu – One Of The Top Stud Dogs In North America

    February 5, 2024 Comments Off on Karu – One Of The Top Stud Dogs In North America Bear Dogs, Norwegian Elkhound

    Kamia Kennels has THE MOST IMPRESSIVE list of Norwegian Elkhound stud dogs in North America and Karu is right at the top with some of the very best comrades. Karu is a Finnish born import, he was selected by the Master Breeders of Finland to be allowed to bring his

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  • Select a pup on the grandparents and related genetics.

    February 1, 2024 Comments Off on Select a pup on the grandparents and related genetics. Elkhounds

    Grandparents of your pup have influence beyond what is normally discussed. The parents of your pup have a very high influence but they are primarily a combination of all four sets of grandparents. Great grandparents still influence instinct behaviors and traits even

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  • Purebred or Full Blood What’s the Difference

    January 31, 2024 Comments Off on Purebred or Full Blood What’s the Difference Elkhounds, Norwegian Elkhound, Swedish Elkhound

    In it’s simplest form, the answer is as follows: Purebred means to breed a selected and controlled group of genetics confined to a group. No breeding outside the confined group. Limited Genetics only to what is in the group. Full Blood means to use all known and

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  • Original Elkhounds from 1924 to 2024

    January 27, 2024 Comments Off on Original Elkhounds from 1924 to 2024 Elkhounds, Jamthund

    Somewhere in around the 1924 time frame the big greys, original Elghund hunting dogs, now known as Swedish Elkhounds or Jämthunds were starting to disappear. The breeders in certain areas had been keeping these strains alive and this was a purely working family dog at

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    Torin and his cat buddy

    Puppy Socialization and Training

    January 25, 2024 Comments Off on Puppy Socialization and Training Family Adventure, Pups

    Elkhound pup socialization and training is a key aspect at Kamia Kennels in order to properly set the pup up for the best experience in life at his new home. The more the pup can be exposed to around his parents, siblings and pack the better for the pup. Pups easily

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  • 15 Year Old Norwegian Elkhound Female

    January 23, 2024 Comments Off on 15 Year Old Norwegian Elkhound Female Norwegian Elkhound, Uncategorized

    Tegan is 15 years old and running strong yet! An amazing Kamia Kennels Norwegian Elkhound that Tracey and Dennis have with them. They received her as a pup and have cared for her the entire time. What an incredible life Tegan has had with them. Tegan is a daughter of

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  • Stellan Hunting In New Mexico

    January 13, 2024 Comments Off on Stellan Hunting In New Mexico Norwegian Elkhound

    This might warm you up! It’s the coldest day I have had since I moved to my mountain home, not the coldest I have experienced, but coldest here since I came. Now, I have been out, moved the dogs around, got both fires roaring and a new coffee brewing and I

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    Kamia Kennels Snow Dogs

    How much to feed an Elkhound Pup

    January 12, 2024 Comments Off on How much to feed an Elkhound Pup Norwegian Elkhound

    Winter feed requirements for pups is obviously higher than summer pups, so increase accordingly based on activity and age. 1 1/2 pounds twice a day for 12 week and up pups doing fairly good workouts outside in winter. Raw Food – meats and fish, very little to no

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    Raw Fed Pups

    Raw Fed Pups Are The Healthiest

    November 17, 2023 Comments Off on Raw Fed Pups Are The Healthiest Norwegian Elkhound

    Feeding raw to pups is one of the very best things you can do to enhance the life and longevity of your pup. Feeding pups raw sets them up to develop and grow to capacity and allow them to develop to full potential. Carcinogenic substances are commonly found in

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    Hiking Dogs

    Brand New Litter of Pups

    October 31, 2023 Comments Off on Brand New Litter of Pups Family Adventure, Hiking

    Karia has her new litter outside now exploring and starting to train for hiking off leash, Wow! These are so GREAT! What an incredible group of pups. Nine of them! Yes, 9 oh my goodness. I can remember when I sat with little Karia when she was born. I used to call her

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    Kai and Tora Preservation breeding Norwegian Elkhounds

    Preservation Breeding – Norwegian Elkhounds

    October 25, 2023 Comments Off on Preservation Breeding – Norwegian Elkhounds Norwegian Elkhound

    Slowing the genetic change is the key to preservation breeding. Everytime a breeder takes a female out of the breeding program and starts with a new daughter, half of the genetic material is lost. The key to preserving a breed and genetic material is to go as long as

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  • Blessed Be The BobTail

    October 23, 2023 Comments Off on Blessed Be The BobTail Jamthund, Swedish Elkhound

    Those with ancient family history from the Scandinavian regions, hunting families long with dogs will know of what I speak today. Centuries pass, information handed down, almost always verbally and with actual experience. Dog cultures are very familiar with sayings,

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    Bears and Bear Dogs

    October 6, 2023 Comments Off on Bears and Bear Dogs Bear Dogs, Elkhounds, Hiking, Jamthund

    All the fires have moved tons of bears around in Canada and in the US as well. As areas burn, animals move. Food sources change for animals as it’s new territory. When folks hike in regions that have not burnt but have a whole bunch of new migrant animals the

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    Norwegian Elkhound Puppies Born

    July 7, 2023 Comments Off on Norwegian Elkhound Puppies Born Elkhounds, Norwegian Elkhound, Pups

    They are only a few days old and doing great. Rita is a tremendous Mama and Leif is proud as can be. Rita is the daughter of the Finnish Rock Star Stud dog Karu. This is the second daughter of Karu to have a litter now, Karia had one previously. Kai is the mother to

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  • Elkhounds – Old Genetics VS New Genetics

    February 20, 2025 Comments Off on Elkhounds – Old Genetics VS New Genetics Foundation Elkhound Females

    All Elkhounds have some remnants of the ancient genetics. The newer “Show line” Elkhounds have been bred to a closed breeding pool for decades now, lots of them with very little diversity and always focused on a “set look” and style. They did

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  • Getting A Matched Pair of Elkhounds

    February 14, 2025 Comments Off on Getting A Matched Pair of Elkhounds Two Elkhounds

    I say with all confidence that I have raised and placed more matched pairs of Elkhounds than any breeder. I can also say with confidence that placing matched pairs has been spectacularly successful. The nonsense out in the general writing of the no mind group is to not

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  • Past Elkhounds Influence On Elkhound Pups Today

    February 11, 2025 Comments Off on Past Elkhounds Influence On Elkhound Pups Today Full Blood Elkhound

    The pups a breeder has today has influence going back at least ten generations. Major influence from the past five generations. At Kamia Kennels we understand the influence of the past generations and are carefully selecting behaviors and instinctive traits in our

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