Welcome to Elkhound Hill....

...Where Elkhounds are loved and trained

Elkhounds are our passion! Our dogs blend into our family as
protectors and companions. After many years of owning hounds,
Dwayne decided that he wanted a dog that would serve as a family
pet and loyal outdoor companion. The versatility of the elkhound
allows us to enjoy this breed 24/7 365 days a year! We have done a
great deal of research and traveled many miles to find elkhounds
that meet the breed standard while maintaining the inherent
characteristics of this remarkable, ancient breed.

Our facilities include a one acre wooded enclosure, providing
sufficient exercise. This native wood lot abounds with squirrels and
raccoons which entertains our dogs on a daily basis. Their scenting
and hunting instincts remain sharp in this natural environment. Our
dogs accompany us on frequent walks on our eleven acres as well
as on hundreds of acres of family-owned farms. While predominantly
household family pets, our elkhounds also absolutely love the
outdoors. This beautiful hunting breed is not a vicious killer; however,
they are quick to notify their owner of any approaching stranger.
Elkounds are a wonderful addition to any family!

We are located in south-central Pennsylvania and would love to
show you the most beautiful elkhounds in the world. Please call
Dwayne at 814-685-3731 or email dbnorthcraft@yahoo.com

Enjoy!!


Our Standards as Elkhound Breeders:
We are dedicated to the well-being of our Elkhounds.
Raising these wonderful dogs is not just our hobby but our
passion.

How We Got Started: (Our Story)
My name is Dwayne Northcraft and I was first exposed to
Elkhounds whenever I visited farms as an Ag teacher eleven
years ago. About five years ago, I purchased my first
Elkhound, Jobe, in West Virginia. He is an excellent dog. I
then tracked down the source of the Elkhound that won the
West Virginia State Hunt about four or five years ago.  Later,
I purchased two dogs from Dick Bartlett, a wonderful man,
who has hunted these dogs for forty years. I have been
crossing his stock with my male. The pups have been treeing
game at around six months of age. I truly love these dogs
and will own this bloodline forever. The one acre wooded
training pen, that I own, is paradise for my Elkhounds. As you
can see, they are wonderful dogs. I am producing the highest
quality of hunting dogs that also meet the AKC standards. If
you would like to see more pictures, please e-mail or call me.
Sincerely,
Dwayne Northcraft
dbnorthcraft@yahoo.com
814-685-3731 (Let's talk Elkhounds!)   
Elkhound Hill
Norwegian Elkhound Breed Standard

General Appearance:

The Norwegian Elkhound is a hardy gray hunting
dog. As a hunter, the Norwegian Elkhound has
the courage, agility, and stamina to hold moose
and other big game at bay by barking and dodging
attack, and the endurance to track for long
hours in all weather over rough and varied
terrain.

Size, Proportion, Substance:

Height at the withers for males is 20 1/2 inches,
for females 19 1/2 inches. Weight for males is
about 55 pounds, for females about 50 pounds.