General Appearance:  A hardy, medium sized dog, square in profile with a dense gray coat, courageous and strong.

Size, Proportion, and Substance:  Height-males, 20 1/2 inches at the withers; females, 19 1/2 inches.  Weight-males, about 55 lbs.; females, about 48 lbs.

Background:  Bred to hunt elk, moose and bear, the Elkhound is a confident character.  With the courage of his larger cousins, this mid-sized dog makes a great watchdog and family companion.  He loves to play.  Elkhounds are very intelligent and learn quickly; praise him and he will respond.  Due to his high-energy level and playful demeanor, Elkhounds are not recommended for the elderly or inactive.