Welcome to Kamia Kennels — home of the Premier Norwegian Elkhounds in North America. Our program is built on authentic working-line heritage, multi‑generation preservation, and the strongest health and longevity profiles found in any Norwegian Elkhound population today. Jamthund and Swedish Elkhound — the original hunting, tracking, and guardian dog of the northern regions — preserved through authentic pack architecture and long-range genetic planning.

North America's Only Jamthund / Swedish Elkhound Breeder

We are the only Jamthund / Swedish Elkhound breeder in North America, maintaining imported foundation lines and true working ancestry. Alongside these rare Swedish Elkhounds, our Full Blood Norwegian Elkhound program is unique in the world, restoring the original northern hound as it existed before modern cosmetic breeding and show-ring distortion.
Every pairing is designed to strengthen the original working traits: stamina, scenting intelligence, terrain awareness, social stability, and long-range durability.

Exceptional Norwegian Elkhound Longevity and Health

Kamia Norwegian Elkhounds are known for remarkable longevity, often living well beyond typical breed averages with sustained mobility, stamina, and cognitive clarity. Our preservation-line Norwegian Elkhounds are free from the narrow gene pools and structural issues seen in many registered populations. The result is a healthier, stronger, more instinctive Elkhound — exactly as the breed was meant to be.

A True Working Norwegian Elkhound

Every Kamia Elkhound is raised in mountain terrain and developed through natural pack structure, senior-male mentorship, and maternal dynasties. This produces Norwegian Elkhounds with real working instinct: tracking, trailing, guarding, and situational awareness. These are not cosmetic dogs — they are functional, intelligent, and deeply connected to their heritage.

Continue Your Journey

To explore our Norwegian Elkhound lineages, our Jamthund program, and the restoration architecture behind Kamia Kennels, visit the blog for detailed articles, working demonstrations, and ongoing updates from our mountain facility.The Norwegian Elkhound as it was meant to be: agile, aware, confident, and capable. Terrain-based development is essential to preserving the original working nature of the breed.