About Palmahra Norwegian Elkhounds

We focus on preserving and improving this wonderful breed, striving to raise Norwegian Elkhounds who are exemplary representatives of the breed standard as well as excellent family members.

Dedicated to Preserving Norwegian Elkhounds

Focused on modern, evidence-based methods

With an in-depth education in modern ethology and animal behavior science, we prioritize modern, ethical, and evidence-based methods in raising and training our Norwegian Elkhounds.

Our Elkhounds

Our mission is to honor the Norwegian Elkhound's heritage while raising puppies with modern methods grounded in science, compassion, and regard for canine welfare. We combine traditional preservation breeding values with contemporary insights from the fields of modern ethology, animal behavior science, genetics, neuroscience, and training science.

Proven and Versatile

Our elkhounds have proven their merit in the show ring under judges from across the United States as well as foreign judges. They have also proven their versatility by training and competing in conformation, agility, Rally, tricks, FastCAT, and more!

Confident and well-adjusted

Having certifications in Applied Animal Behavior and training, I focus on using science/evidence-based methods with my elkhounds and strive to raise puppies who are confident, resilient, and connected.

Health Tested

We go above and beyond the minimum recommendations for health testing. Health screening includes OFA tests for hips, elbows, patellas, and eyes, as well as DNA testing.

Note: While we strive to produce healthy Norwegian Elkhounds who are excellent examples of the breed, no guarantee is made for temperament, health, show or performance outcomes.

GCHB CH Gjonnes Gaard's Nordiske Glede BCAT CGC FITB

MBISS GCH CH Palmahra's Mocha Me Happy BCAT FITB

GCH CH Palmahra's Meant to Bean RN FCAT FITB

GCH CH Palmahra's A Shot in the Dark FCAT TKN CGC FITB

Our Current Elkhounds

All of our elkhounds are companions first and show/performance dogs second.

And the newest team member - Palmahra's Waterloo Boy

About me

I am certified in Applied Animal Behavior by the University of Washington, and am a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Certified Family Dog Mediator, as well as a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. I’ve lived and worked with animals nearly my entire life and have trained various breeds and ages.

I am a member of the Norwegian Elkhound Association of America, where I serve as Regional Ambassador for the North Central Region. I also serve on the board and various committees of the Greater Milwaukee Norwegian Elkhound Association.