NORWEGIAN ELK- 
HOUND — This typical 
northern dog has been 
bred for centuries, dating 
from the time of the Vi¬ 
kings. He has always been 
a hunter of elk and bear, 
and is strong, fearless, and 
intelligent. Of medium 
size, the Elkhound stands 
about 20 inches in height. 
He has a thick, rich, hard 
coat and in color is grey, 
with black tips to the long 
hairs. 
BASSET HOUND — Of French origin, the Basset Hound is an old, 
aristocratic breed. He is used to trail foxes, hares, rabbits and other 
small game. The Basset is low in appearance, being from 11 to 15 
inches in height and weighing from 25 to 40 pounds. His coat resem¬ 
bles that of the Foxhound, 
and he may be of any true 
hound color. Basset 
Hounds have a very keen 
scent, and being intelligent 
and easy to control, make 
very good hunting compan¬ 
ions. 
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