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At SANCTUM Educated Elkhounds, et al., we firmly believe a working dog is a happy dog, so all of our dogs "work for a living." All work in obedience, all either are, have been, or are retired from working as therapy dogs, two are currently working in canine search & rescue (SAR), and Zoe's retired from S&R work. Bob is also working on his conformation championship. I hope he gets it! |
Currently, our family includes my husband, me, and three Norwegian elkhounds. Seven dogs (three mixes and four elkies) have passed away since our pack came into being in 1984. A new little boy (i.e., another elkie, named Bob!) came home a few months ago, so currently, our pack includes the following three Norwegian elkhounds: |
Before you read further, take a look at our Spring flowers! That's Zöe on the left and Gracie on the right. Which are prettier, the flowers or the elkies? You know my opinion! |
Ch. Alpha's Say Goodnight Gracie, CD, TDI, TT, CGC, SAR, MT-3, ACE, VNE ("Gracie," February 6, 1993-December 5, 2006). Gracie was a Norwegian elkhound bitch. She was nearly 14 years old when we lost her. She passed away the day after we returned from Orlando, from complications of cancer. She did more for her family and her community than any other dog I can think of, and we'll miss her forever. Click her picture to find out more about her. |
Alpha's XX's and OO's, TDI, SAR, MT-3, MT-2 ("Zöe"). Zöe is a 13-year-old Norwegian elkhound bitch. Click her picture to find out more about her. |
Vin-Melca's Hit the Mark, TT ("Bisbee," or "The Biz," May 22, 1996-January 15, 2008). The Biz was an 11-year-old male Norwegian elkhound. He passed away after his kidneys failed him. Click his picture to find out more about him. |
Alpha's Heavenly Days, TDI, SAR ("Daisy"). Daisy is an 8-year-old Norwegian elkhound bitch. Click her picture to find out more about her. |
And gone now, but never forgotten: |
Pepper, CD, TDI, CGC (1979-1995). Pepper was our first dog of any kind. He was a male beagle/cocker spaniel mix. We lost him a few years ago at the grand old age of 17. Click his picture to find out more about him. |
Polly (1984-1998). Polly was a female German shepherd mix. We lost her to cancer in 1998 at the age of 14. Click her picture to find out more about her. |
U-CDX Alpha's Living Shadow, CDX, Can. CD, TDI, TT, CGC ("Shady," 1984-1999). Shady was a Norwegian elkhound bitch. We lost her in December of 1999 at age 15 (and one month) to kidney problems and heart failure. Click her picture to find out more about her. |
Time to Shine, CD, TDI, TT, CGC ("Sunny," 1986-2000). Sunny was a female German shepherd mix who thought she was an elkhound. We lost her in March of 2000 due to cancer. Click her picture to find out more about her. |
Alpha's T'aint Funny McGee, CD, TDI, TT, CGC ("McGee," 1986-2002). McGee was a male Norwegian elkhound around 15.5 years old. We lost him in May of 2002 due to old age. His hips failed him completely, and he could no longer walk, even in his wheelchair. Click his picture to find out more about him. |
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Elvbend's Too Hot to Hoot, SAR ("Bob"). Bob is a Norwegian elkhound boy. He came home a few months ago at 10 weeks old. At 9 months old, he passed both of his tracking tests to become a search dog. Click his picture to find out more about him! |
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