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ladies and Gentlemen let's take a moment
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to discuss a breed that might look like
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a fluffy Cloud but is more like a storm
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waiting to happen the Norwegian Elkhound
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now before you get all Starry Eyed over
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their wolf-like appearance and loyal
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demeanor let me present to you 12
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reasons why owning one of these furry
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companions might just be the worst
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decision you ever make one grooming a
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hairy situation first off let's talk
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about grooming owning a Norwegian
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Elkhound means you're signing up for a
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part-time job that involves more
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brushing than you ever thought possible
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they have this thick double coat that
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sheds like it's auditioning for a role
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in a horror film titled the fur
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apocalypse you'll find hair in your food
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on your clothes and probably even in
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your coffee if you're not careful if you
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enjoy a clean home think again two
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stubbornness the independent Spirit now
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let's get into their personality
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Norwegian elkhounds are known for their
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independence some might call it
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you think you can train them huh good
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luck with that you'll find yourself
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negotiating with a creature that has its
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own agenda you might as well be trying
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to convince a teenager to clean their
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room it's not happening three vocal
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enthusiasm these dogs are vocal they
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don't just bark they have conversations
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with the world around them your
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neighbors will know when the mailman
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arrives when the wind blows and when the
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moon is full all thanks to your
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Norwegian elkhounds enthusiastic
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commentary if you value peace and quiet
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you might want to invest in ear plugs
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four energy levels the Energizer Bunny
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let's talk energy these dogs have it in
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Spades they were bred to hunt and track
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large game which means they need plenty
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of exercise if you're not ready to
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commit to at least an hour of vigorous
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play every day prepare for some serious
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Mischief at home they'll turn your
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living room into an obstacle course
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faster than you can say fetch five the
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Great Escape Artist Norwegian elkhounds
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are notorious Escape artists if there's
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a way out of your yard they'll find it
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these dogs have an innate desire to roam
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and explore which means you'll spend
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half your time chasing after them or
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reinforcing your fences like it's Fort
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KNX if you think you can let them out
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for a quick bathroom break without
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supervision think again six health
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concerns a vet's dream let's not forget
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about health issues like many breeds
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Norwegian elkhounds are prone to certain
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genetic conditions like hip dysplasia
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and skin problems this means that while
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you're busy cleaning up after their
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shedding you'll also need to budget for
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vet visits that will make your wallet
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cry seven socialization needs these dogs
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require early socialization to become
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well adjusted adults if you don't expose
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them to different people animals and
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environments as puppies prepare for a
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dog that thinks every stranger is a
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threat you'll end up with a furry
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bodyguard who barks at the mailman like
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he's trying trying to invade your home
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eight size Matters Norwegian elkhounds
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are medium-sized dogs with big
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personalities and they take up space
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they'll stretch out on the couch like
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they own the place and expect you to
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accommodate their every whim if you live
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in a small apartment or don't enjoy
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sharing your space with an animal that
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thinks it's royalty reconsider this
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breed nine food consumption a bottomless
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pit let's talk about food costs these
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dogs eat like they're preparing for
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if you're not ready to Shell out some
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serious cash on highquality dog food you
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might want to consider adopting a
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goldfish Instead at least they won't eat
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you out of house and home 10 chasing
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instincts Norwegian elkhounds have
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strong prey drives they were bred to
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chase down elk and other game animals
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this means if you have smaller pets or
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live near Wildlife be prepared for some
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serious chaos when they spot something
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that triggers their instincts you might
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just end up with a dog that thinks it
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can take on a deer 11 personal Space
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Invaders these dogs love their humans
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too much sometimes if you're someone who
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values personal space good luck
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Norwegian elkhounds will follow you
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everywhere and insist on being involved
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in everything you're doing whether it's
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cooking dinner or using the bathroom 12
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long-term commitment finally let's
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discuss commitment owning a Norwegian
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Elkhound is not just about the initial
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cuteness it's about making a long-term
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commitment of 12 12 to 15 years are you
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ready for years of shedding barking
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stubbornness and Adventure if not maybe
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it's time to reconsider your options so
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there you have it 12 compelling reasons
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why owning a Norwegian Elkhound might
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not be the best idea unless you're ready
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for the Wild Ride these spirited
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companions bring into your life thank
