Elk-a-Bee Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Elk-a-Bee is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Loving
Independent
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Strong
Willed
Bold

Elk-a-Bee dogs are heavy shedders, they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Elk-a-Bee. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

United States

Beagle and Norwegian Elkhound

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

Brown

Black

White
Brown
Black

The coat of an Elk-a-Bee falls in the medium length category.

Straight

An Elk-a-Bee can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Elk-a-Bees are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Elk-a-Bee is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

None

X-Rays
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood Work
Lab Tests

Elk-a-Bee have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Elk-a-Bees dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Play, Walk, Hunt, Napping, Tug-of-war, Going on walks, Fetch, Digging, Running

Elk-a-Bees are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Elk-a-Bee, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Elk-a-Bees usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Elk-a-Bee is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Elk-a-Bee should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-50 pound (9 - 23 kg) Elk-a-Bee feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Elk-a-Bee is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Elk-a-Bee is between $55 - $73. This makes an average of $660 - $876 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Elk-a-Bees are dogs that do well in apartments with sufficient exercise, but they would really appreciate a small yard.

A Elk-a-Bees typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Elk-a-Bees are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Elk-a-Bees are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Elk-a-Bees are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Elk-a-Bee is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Elk-a-Bee is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Elk-a-Bee dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.