Breed of the Week: Norwegian Elkhound

The Norwegian Elkhound is the national dog breed of Norway. The Elkhound is a medium sized dog and extremely hardy. They are bred for hunting large game, such as bear and elk. The elkhound has a very strong drive and it is not unheard of for an Elkhound to go through a plate glass window when motivated by its quarry. Although the breed is strong and hardy, the dogs typically have an inseparable bond with their masters and are quite loyal.
More at Wikipedia and Norwegian Elkhound Rescue