Elk Hund Breed Information

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Welcome to the Elk Hund breeding information thread. Below, you will find all you need
to know about the Elk Hund breed.

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Elk Hund were originally bred to hunt elk and bear in the northern regions of the world. As a
result, they are a very large breed. They can grow anywhere between 28-35 in. tall and weight
between 100-130 lb., with females on the lower end of the scales. Males also have a signature
mane along the back of their necks, which females lack. Elk Hund can have either straight, curled,
or stumpy tails. They also carry a variety of possible, very rare mutations.

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Elk Hund behavior and personalities vary greatly from individual to individual. However, in
general, Elk Hund were bred to be highly loyal dogs. They work well with others of their breed
or other large dogs or other tame animal. However, they do not do well with small animals.
Elk Hund are extremely wary of strangers, and they tend to face them with aggression. Elk
Hund training and socialization must begin early to prevent any issues later in life.

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Elk Hunds are a generally hearty breed. They rarely have health issues unless they are abused,
mistreated, etc. They must be fed each and every day, as well as have a constant supply of
water. Elk Hunds must be groomed at least once a week in order to remove dead hairs. They
will not mat, but dead hairs. dirt, etc. do need to be removed. As for exercise, Elk Hund need
lots of it. A large space is needed to allow these massive dogs to run and have fun. They also
enjoy competing in competitions.

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Dog genetics work just like every other genetic systems out there. Dominant genes
are represented by capital letter (KK, AA, etc.). Recessive genes are represented by
a lower case letter (kk, aa, etc.). Dominant genes are dominant over recessive genes.
Eumelanin refers to the dark color on a dog, and can either be black or brown.
Pheomelanin refers to the red hairs on a dog, which may be altered to create various
base coats.

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K Gene
This is also known as the "black" gene. It affects eumelanin.

K- dominant black (creates an all black dog; overrides any other genes)
kbr- brindle (brindles pheomelanin)
k- non-solid black (expresses A locus gene)



A Gene
This gene affects the distribution of eumelanin.

Ay- sable (creates black tipped-hairs)
aw- agouti (a.k.a. wolf grey)
at- tan points (creates tan points)
a- recessive black (solid black with no pheomelanin)



B Gene
This gene affects the color of the eumelanin.

B- black eumelanin
b- chocolate eumelanin



D Gene
This gene affects the intensity of the eumelanin. Black turns to blue and chocolate turns
to isabella when dilated.

D- no dilution
d- diluted



E Gene
This gene works with the A series to affect the distribution of eumelanin.

Em- mask (creates eumelanin on the face and can sometimes spread to the chest/neck area)
E- normal extension
e- recessive red (any eumelanin turned to pheomelanin; no eumelanin present)



G Gene
This gene affects how eumelanin keeps its color over time.

G- greying (born dark, lightens over time)
g- no greying



H Gene
This gene modifies merle and turns it into harlequin, which creates white between patches
of merle. This gene can only effect a merle dog. Harlequins may not be HH, as this is a
lethal mutation.

H- harlequin
h- no harlequin



I Gene
This gene is responsible for the intensity of pheomelanin. Note that these genes are not real
dog genes, they are made specifically for the Elk Hund.

I- dark red
Ir- red (shades may vary)
If- fawn (shades may vary)
Ic- cream (shades may vary)
i- platinum (can also be considered white when solid)



M Gene
This is the gene responsible for merles.

M- merle (MM creates a double merle, which is associated with health issues)
m- non-merle



S Gene
This gene affects the distribution of white.

S- no white
sp- piebald
si- irish white



T Gene
This gene removes patches on white fur to create ticking.

T- ticking
Tr- roan
t- no ticking; clear white



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