NEAA

2027 NEAA
National & Regional Specialty

April 19 - 25, 2027

Ohio Agriculture Center, Ohio Expo Center Columbus, OH

Upcoming
Specialties

2026 Norwegian Elkhound Specialties

NEMA – Falmouth, MA – Sept 11 – 13 (click for details)

NECSM – Monroe, MI – Sept 25

LSNEC – Humble, TX – Oct 10

NEAA – Boise, ID – Oct 10

NEAA – Orlando, FL Dec 10

Dog of the
Vikings

As rugged as the land from which he sprang, the Norwegian Elkhound was a cherished possession of his Viking masters, and he appears in many of the old sagas. Although he is known as the “Dog of the Vikings,” the Elkhounds earliest association with man dates from much earlier.

Meet An Elkhound

Ready to Meet a Norwegian Elkhound?

Find us at our National Specialty or events across the U.S. We compete in conformation (dog shows), agility, obedience, herding, barn hunt, and so much more. Regional Clubs have picnics and get-togethers too.

Our local Breed Ambassadors welcome you to meet their elkhounds and be friendly guides into our breed.

So let your journey begin into our ancient breed…

Find An Elkhound

NEAA Find A Dog is a public referral service to help connect breeders, puppies and available dogs with new owners.

Submissions are sent to our Breed Ambassadors, as well as breeders, or owners with available dogs.

Our volunteer Breed Ambassadors also reach out to answer any questions that you might have about our ancient breed.

Why Be A Member of NEAA?
“When you become a member, you join a welcoming Elkhound-based community dedicated to education, preservation and partnership. Members gain access to breed specific knowledge, supportive mentorship, and opportunities to explore the many facets of the Norwegian Elkhound’s versatility. Most importantly, membership offers a meaningful role in helping preserve the future and history, or this historic breed for generations to come.”