Mission Statement
(Approved May 2, 2000)
The mission of the Norwegian Elkhound Association of America is to maintain the integrity of the Norwegian Elkhound breed as the hunting dog of moose in Norway in the following ways:
- to provide those people who breed Norwegian Elkhounds with the knowledge to do so in a quality manner
- to seek the continuous improvement of the breed by adhering to the breed standard created by the Association with the approval of the American Kennel Club
- to oversee the regional clubs in promoting and protecting the breed and to assist these clubs in their missions and educational pursuits
- to develop, promote and disseminate educational information regarding the Norwegian Elkhound
- to sponsor national events to monitor the progress of the breed and to demonstrate its versatility
- to actively contribute to the study and eradication of diseases and hereditary defects that affect the Norwegian Elkhound