Swedish Elkhound
The Swedish Elkhound is a very ancient breed believed to have existed in 1000s. There are speculations that this breed was developed from the dogs of the Stone Age people. Jamtland, a province in the northwestern part of Sweden is the place of origin of this breed. During the later part of the last Ice Age, the Jamtland people have developed the Swedish Elkhound, a breed of dog with an outstanding stature. Thus, the dog also gained the name Jamthund.
















