Is a Norwegian Elkhound a house dog or an outside dog?

Elkhounds are most at home outside, in our opinion. They love to run, stretch their legs, and burn energy (of which they have plenty). They have a very warm, thick coat that keeps them warm in the coldest of weather. With a shelter from wind and rain, and of course regular daily attention, an elkhound is quite happy to live out doors.

However, we have sold puppies to folks who have their Elkhounds in the house and apparently it’s working well for many of them. The key to having this work well is regular walks — lots of exercise.