Thread: Looking for a New Hunting Dog..... Elkhound?

Originally Posted by Masperjay

I believe any hunting breed, regardless of Breeding for show/work can be made into a good hunting dog with good training. It's about the potential.

It is all about the potential.... but you are dreaming if you think something bred for looks has more working potential than one bred for its intended purpose.
Any of the hounds including the various spitz types have a work/show division in them, and as stated there is not really a following for there use here.... the Europeans seem to do alright out of the barking thing.