BRANIKA PUPPIES AND BREEDING PLANS
Our breeding stock has the appropriate health tests* before breeding, including being hip scored and eye tested, and DNA tested for prcd-PRA and Glaucoma (and any other breed specific tests that become available).
As members of the Norwegian Elkhound Club of Great Britain and as such we are governed by a strict Code of Ethics which was established for the welfare and benefit of the breed. You can find out more about the Code of Ethics by contacting the Club.
We breed and show dogs as a serious hobby, not as a business.
We breed a litter, approximately once a year. Our adults stay with us for life and will never be sold, although we may sometimes have an older puppy or dog we have bred that has come back for re-homing in the sad event that the owners circumstances change for the worse.
People often say that they "just want a pet puppy not a show dog". That's what we aim to produce - TYPICAL - WELL BRED - HEALTHY Norwegian Elkhounds that judges will admire - but most importantly will make Great Companions for those who appreciate the breeds traits and original purpose.
We are committed to the welfare of all our lovely and ancient breed, especially of our own puppies throughout their lives.
All our puppies are permanently identified by ear tattoo, and by microchip) to enable them to be forever traced back to us as their breeder.
We rarely export, except to people already known to us, or those who can provide references from same, or such that we would be completely assured of the pups lifelong well being.
We have always enjoyed contact with our puppies' new owners - they are our extended 'family'. It is important to us that our puppies go to good, permanent homes. After all, we took a lot of time and care over breeding and rearing them so we expect their new owners to take the same time and care over raising and training them.
Before considering adding a Norwegian Elkhound to your family please read this page http://www.conrickelkhounds.co.uk/puppies.html on my friend Vanessa Mchugh’s (Conrick) website.
Also these pages, So, What's It Like to Own a Norwegian Elkhound? and The Norwegian Elkhound Dog of the Vikings though American will help you decide on the appropriateness of the breed for your circumstances.
This description is rather a Eulogy, but probably an opinion breed enthusiasts agree with :)
As members of the Norwegian Elkhound Club of Great Britain and as such we are governed by a strict Code of Ethics which was established for the welfare and benefit of the breed. You can find out more about the Code of Ethics by contacting the Club.
We breed and show dogs as a serious hobby, not as a business.
We breed a litter, approximately once a year. Our adults stay with us for life and will never be sold, although we may sometimes have an older puppy or dog we have bred that has come back for re-homing in the sad event that the owners circumstances change for the worse.
People often say that they "just want a pet puppy not a show dog". That's what we aim to produce - TYPICAL - WELL BRED - HEALTHY Norwegian Elkhounds that judges will admire - but most importantly will make Great Companions for those who appreciate the breeds traits and original purpose.
We are committed to the welfare of all our lovely and ancient breed, especially of our own puppies throughout their lives.
All our puppies are permanently identified by ear tattoo, and by microchip) to enable them to be forever traced back to us as their breeder.
We rarely export, except to people already known to us, or those who can provide references from same, or such that we would be completely assured of the pups lifelong well being.
We have always enjoyed contact with our puppies' new owners - they are our extended 'family'. It is important to us that our puppies go to good, permanent homes. After all, we took a lot of time and care over breeding and rearing them so we expect their new owners to take the same time and care over raising and training them.
Before considering adding a Norwegian Elkhound to your family please read this page http://www.conrickelkhounds.co.uk/puppies.html on my friend Vanessa Mchugh’s (Conrick) website.
Also these pages, So, What's It Like to Own a Norwegian Elkhound? and The Norwegian Elkhound Dog of the Vikings though American will help you decide on the appropriateness of the breed for your circumstances.
This description is rather a Eulogy, but probably an opinion breed enthusiasts agree with :)
Current Litters
We have no current litters at Branika but will be planning for one next year. At the moment however there is a litter by Bragi's granddaughter in Somerset with 3 available puppies consisting of 2 males 1 females details of litter as follows:Sire : CH Bowerhinton Broder at Eleverdal
Dam : Barbelka Uczta with seasara
Dob : 7/2/17
Sarah McMahon, [email protected]
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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU CONSIDER BUYING A PUPPY:
ARE YOU PREPARED TO... • Take full responsibility for this dog and all its needs for the next 12 - 15 years? This is NOT a task that can be left to children! • Invest the considerable time, money and patience it takes to train the dog to be a good companion? (This does not happen by itself!!!!) • Always keep the dog safe; make sure you have secure fences, no running loose near roads or livestock. • Make sure the dog gets enough attention and exercise? :- Elkhounds need to spend time with the family and need and love to go for a jog or a long walk. Be aware that this breed barks and needs to be trained from an early age not to bark without good reason. • Live with shedding their coat once/twice a year. • Spend the money it takes to provide proper veterinary care including but certainly not limited to: vaccines, worming, neutering if required and annual check ups? • Become educated about the proper care of the breed, correct training methods? (There are many good books available, invest the time to read a few.) • Keep the breeder informed and up to date on the dogs accomplishments and problems? • Take your questions to the breeder or other appropriate professional before they become problems that are out of hand? • Have the patience to accept (and enjoy) the trials of puppy hood, which can last for two to three years, and each stage afterward? • Continue to accept responsibility for the dog despite inevitable life changes such as new babies, kids going off to school, moving or returning to work? • Resist impulse buying, instead have the patience to make a responsible choice? • If you answered yes to ALL of the above you are ready to start contacting breeders. Start early because most responsible breeders have a waiting list ranging from a few months to even years. Remember, the right puppy or adult dog IS worth waiting for! This book is essential reading before anyone considers buying a puppy ’Before You Get Ypur Puppy’ By: Dr Ian Dunbar Once you are on a breeders waiting list and have read the above book, please read it’s sequel: ‘After you Get your Puppy’ By: Dr Ian Dunbar. |
If you are interested in a puppy from our next litter please contact us with information about yourselves, your family, lifestyle, and previous/existing experience with dogs, and what has attracted you to this breed.
How do you see a Norwegian Elkhound puppy/dog fitting into your lives and family, and most importantly what arrangements you will have in place to look after the dog for the greateer part of the day. Apart from companionship, what other activities might you be interested in pursuing with a new canine companion, showing, Agility, Obedience competition, pet therapy work etc. |