Norwegian Elkhound

释义 Definition

挪威猎麋犬：一种源自挪威的尖嘴型（斯皮茨）犬种，传统上用于在北欧森林中追踪、围困并吠叫示警以协助猎取麋鹿（欧洲驼鹿等大型猎物）。通常体型中等、被毛浓密、耐寒、警觉、独立性较强。

发音 Pronunciation (IPA)

/nrwidn lkhand/

例句 Examples

The Norwegian Elkhound is known for its thick coat and endurance in cold weather.
挪威猎麋犬以浓密的被毛和在寒冷天气中的耐力而闻名。

Although the Norwegian Elkhound was once used to track and hold large game, many families today keep it as an active companion that needs regular exercise and training.
尽管挪威猎麋犬曾用于追踪并牵制大型猎物，如今许多家庭把它当作精力旺盛的伴侣犬饲养，需要规律运动与训练。

词源 Etymology

Norwegian 表示“挪威的”。Elkhound 由 elk（在英式语境中常指“麋鹿/驼鹿”，在北欧狩猎语境里多与大型鹿科猎物相关）+ hound（猎犬）构成，整体字面义为“猎麋（鹿）犬”。该名称反映了它在斯堪的纳维亚地区的传统狩猎用途。

文学与著作 Literary Works

The New Encyclopedia of the Dog（Bruce Fogle）在犬种条目与历史背景中收录并介绍该犬种。
The Complete Dog Book（American Kennel Club）在纯种犬标准与饲养要点中提及 Norwegian Elkhound。
The Dog Encyclopedia（DK）在犬种图鉴与性格特征介绍中出现该词条。