{"id":311,"date":"2026-06-08T19:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T19:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/?p=311"},"modified":"2026-06-28T15:46:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T15:46:39","slug":"upcoming-2026-norwegian-elkhound-litters-in-depth-details-on-lineage-stewardship-and-restoration-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/upcoming-2026-norwegian-elkhound-litters-in-depth-details-on-lineage-stewardship-and-restoration-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming 2026 Norwegian Elkhound Litters \u2013 In\u2011Depth Details on Lineage, Stewardship, and Restoration Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As I move into the next phase of my rest<strong>Upcoming 2026 Norwegian Elkhound Litters \u2013 In\u2011Depth Details on Lineage, Stewardship, and Restoration Architecture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-kamia-kennels-press-and-update wp-block-embed-kamia-kennels-press-and-update\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"uGg9FOMP2h\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/upcoming-2026-norwegian-elkhound-litters-in-depth-details-on-lineage-stewardship-and-restoration-architecture\/\">Upcoming 2026 Norwegian Elkhound Litters \u2013 In\u2011Depth Details on Lineage, Stewardship, and Restoration Architecture<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cUpcoming 2026 Norwegian Elkhound Litters \u2013 In\u2011Depth Details on Lineage, Stewardship, and Restoration Architecture\u201d \u2014 Kamia Kennels Press and Update\" src=\"https:\/\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/upcoming-2026-norwegian-elkhound-litters-in-depth-details-on-lineage-stewardship-and-restoration-architecture\/embed\/#?secret=d0vhnww5pk#?secret=uGg9FOMP2h\" data-secret=\"uGg9FOMP2h\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tekla, Grandmother to Riatta, mother to Teeko<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming 2026 Norwegian Elkhound Litters \u2013 In\u2011Depth Details on Lineage, Stewardship, and Restoration Architecture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Merv Carlson \u2014 June 8, 2026<\/em> <em>Genetics &amp; Lineage, Litters &amp; Updates<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we move into the 2026 breeding season, two litters stand out as structurally aligned, historically significant, and architecturally important to the long-term restoration of the Norwegian Elkhound: the <strong>Riatta \u00d7 Moki<\/strong> litter whelping in the United States, and the <strong>Teeko \u00d7 Karia<\/strong> litter whelping here in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two litters share deep ancestral symmetry. They descend from the same foundational architecture: the Takoda Norrland bloodline, the Tekla maternal dynasty, and the ancient northern working genetics carried through Luna, Leif, Tekla, and the Norrland males. They are parallel branches of the same restoration tree, converging again in 2026 to produce pups with the behavioral intelligence, pack stability, and working longevity that define the true Norwegian Elkhound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matched siblings, Teeko and Luna \u2014 incredible working foundation Elkhounds. Teeko now a mature male.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The Riatta \u00d7 Moki Litter \u2013 USA Whelping, Texas &amp; Montana Collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Riatta \u2013 The Last Daughter of Luna and Leif<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riatta is the final female from Luna and Leif, a pairing that carried forward the Takoda Norrland bloodline with exceptional clarity. Luna\u2019s mother is the full sibling to Teeko, which means Riatta and Teeko share a near-identical ancestral framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her maternal line traces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Luna \u2192 Tekla \u2192 Kamp<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Full sibling connection to Teeko<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Full sister to Ari, the male I held back as a stud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riatta is one of the strongest females ever produced in the Norrland restoration track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leif and Luna \u2014 incredible Norwegian Elkhounds, parents of Riatta and Ari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Rush1.jpg?resize=1024%2C665&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Rush1.jpg?resize=1024%2C665&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Rush1.jpg?resize=300%2C195&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Rush1.jpg?resize=768%2C498&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Rush1.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Riatta on the left, Rush on the Right Two Incredible Norwegian Elkhounds Riatta a Daughter of Leif and Rush a Grandson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Moki \u2013 The Big Dark Norrland Male<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moki replaces Karu in this pairing and brings a powerful, old-style Norrland architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moki is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">A <strong>big, dark, old-style Norrland male<\/strong>, ~65 lbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Son of <strong>Jaegar \u00d7 GAEDA<\/strong>, carrying the  \u2192 Jaegar male architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A third-generation Kamia male, with this litter becoming the <strong>fourth generation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Structurally correct, instinctively intelligent, and behaviorally stable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He arrived in Texas early this week after transport from Georgia, looking phenomenal. His condition, temperament, and physical presence are outstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This upcoming litter is going to be one of the best in USA history\u2014rivaling all Norwegian Elkhound litters. Only the Kamia litters are of this quality, and <strong>Moki \u00d7 Riatta<\/strong> is an elite pairing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Moki-28-June-26.jpg?resize=1024%2C510&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Moki-28-June-26.jpg?resize=1024%2C510&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Moki-28-June-26.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Moki-28-June-26.jpg?resize=768%2C383&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Moki-28-June-26.jpg?resize=1536%2C766&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Riatta-Moki-28-June-26.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Riatta and Moki 28th of June, 2026 Incredible Old World Preservation Norwegian Elkhounds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Multi\u2011State, Multi\u2011Country Stewardship Model<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This litter is a coordinated effort involving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Renee in Texas<\/strong> \u2013 Co\u2011breeder and whelping home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Amy<\/strong> \u2013 Transport and paternal management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Me<\/strong> \u2013 Architect of the restoration program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This multi-location stewardship ensures precision, safety, and continuity of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. The Teeko \u00d7 Karia Litter \u2013 Northern Alberta, A Direct Lineage Convergence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Teeko \u2013 The Norrland Male Carrying the Old Takoda Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teeko is one of the most important Norrland males in North America. His mother, Tekla, is also the grandmother of Riatta. His father, Takoda, is the cornerstone of the Norrland restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teeko represents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">The purest surviving Takoda Norrland architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Proven longevity, stability, and pack leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A direct genetic mirror to Riatta\u2019s maternal side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-3op-10g.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-3op-10g.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-3op-10g.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-3op-10g.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-3op-10g.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-3op-10g.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Teeko a Norwegian Elkhound male with exceptional background <br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Karia \u2013 Daughter of Karu and Kalia, Carrier of the Finnish Working Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the correction applied, Karia\u2019s lineage is now properly represented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karia is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Daughter of Karu<\/strong>, the Finnish working-line male from the Kamu \u00d7 Rittu bloodline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Daughter of Kalia<\/strong>, who traces back to Hachi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A female carrying the <strong>Finnish working architecture<\/strong> from Karu and the <strong>Hachi\u2013Kalia maternal strength<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Raised under MANE\u2019s mentorship, giving her exceptional behavioral steadiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She is one of the most structurally correct females in my program, with the mental steadiness and instinctive intelligence that comes from her maternal and paternal architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kalia, mother of Karia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-Karia-Hookup.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-Karia-Hookup-rotated.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-Karia-Hookup-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-Karia-Hookup-rotated.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Teeko-Karia-Hookup-rotated.jpg?w=1512&amp;ssl=1 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Teeko and Karia hookup we should have an incredible litter in 63 days<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Northern Alberta \u2013 The Pack\u2011Based Mating Environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This mating occurs at my home base, where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Mature males and females are present<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Pack mentorship is active<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Behavioral architecture is shaped daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the environment where the Kamia working temperament is forged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Why These Two Litters Belong Together in This In\u2011Depth Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shared Ancestral Architecture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both litters descend from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Takoda<\/strong> (Norrland foundation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Tekla<\/strong> (maternal dynasty)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Finnish working-line Karu<\/strong> through Karia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Old-style Norrland male architecture<\/strong> through Moki<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symmetry is remarkable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Riatta\u2019s mother is Teeko\u2019s full sibling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Karia is Karu\u2019s daughter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Karu-Feb4opA.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Karu-Feb4opA.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Karu-Feb4opA.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Karu-Feb4opA.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Karu-Feb4opA.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Karu-Feb4opA.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Karu, bringing diversity, excellence in genetics, behavioral stability and hunt capability beyond compare<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shared Behavioral Framework<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These pups will share:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">High pack intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Strong handler focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Exceptional working longevity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stable, confident temperaments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Multi-generation mentorship influence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shared Restoration Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both litters are part of the same long-term restoration plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Rebuilding the full-blood Norwegian Elkhound population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Preserving ancient pack-structure behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Maintaining genetic diversity without cosmetic breeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Producing dogs capable of real work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Geographic Strength \u2013 A Continental Restoration Effort<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Texas (USA)<\/strong> \u2013 Whelping home for Riatta\u2019s litter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Northern Alberta (Canada)<\/strong> \u2013 Home of the Teeko \u00d7 Karia pairing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This multi region collaboration is unprecedented in modern Elkhound breeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. What This In\u2011Depth Litter Overview Will Highlight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. The Lineages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Takoda Norrland line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tekla maternal dynasty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Finnish working-line Karu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Hachi\u2013Kalia maternal strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gaeda maternal dynasty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. The Pairings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Riatta \u00d7 Moki<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Teeko \u00d7 Karia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Moki-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Moki-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Moki-2.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Moki-2.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. The Co\u2011Breeders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Renee (Texas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Amy (Georgia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jess (structual and overview management)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Me (architect of the restoration program)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. The Photos<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I will add:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Moki<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Teeko<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Karia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Riatta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Luna, Leif, Tekla, Takoda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">MANE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Alberta pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Montana and Texas environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leif-Luna-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leif-Luna-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leif-Luna-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leif-Luna-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leif-Luna-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Leif-Luna-1.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leif and Luna, these are the incredible parents of Riatta and Ari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Closing Statement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These two litters are not simply upcoming breedings\u2014they are the next chapter in my multi-decade restoration of the full-blood Norwegian Elkhound. They represent the convergence of the Norrland working line, the Tekla maternal dynasty, and the Finnish working architecture carried through Karu and the Hachi\u2013Kalia maternal line and the Gaeda Dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether whelped in Texas or Alberta, these pups carry the same ancient architecture, the same behavioral intelligence, and the same purpose: <strong>to preserve and advance the true Norwegian Elkhound<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pretty Boy Leif, father of Riatta. Bram, grandfather to Teeko and Luna. Takoda, ancient Norrland bloodline. Karu, Finnish working-line male Jaegar and Gaeda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kamp-Jaegar-Passed-Down.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kamp-Jaegar-Passed-Down.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kamp-Jaegar-Passed-Down.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kamp-Jaegar-Passed-Down.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kamp-Jaegar-Passed-Down.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kamp-Jaegar-Passed-Down.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Teeko&#8217;s brother Jaegar and Teeko&#8217;s Grandmother<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jaegar.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Jaegar Kamia Kennels Sire\" class=\"wp-image-88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jaegar.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jaegar.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jaegar.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jaegar.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jaegar.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jaegar Foundation Sire At Kamia Kennels Father of Moki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"966\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GAEDA-4lrg.jpg?resize=1024%2C966&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GAEDA-4lrg.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GAEDA-4lrg.jpg?resize=300%2C283&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GAEDA-4lrg.jpg?resize=768%2C725&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gaeda the mother of Moki, incredible Norwegian Elkhound Dynasty Female<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tekla-Leif-05-4-181lrg.jpg?resize=1024%2C657&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tekla-Leif-05-4-181lrg.jpg?resize=1024%2C657&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tekla-Leif-05-4-181lrg.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tekla-Leif-05-4-181lrg.jpg?resize=768%2C493&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/kamiakennels.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tekla-Leif-05-4-181lrg.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tekla and Leif, Tekla is the Grandmother of Riatta Leif is the father of Riatta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As I move into the next phase of my restUpcoming 2026 Norwegian Elkhound Litters \u2013 In\u2011Depth Details on Lineage, Stewardship, and Restoration Architecture Tekla, Grandmother to Riatta, mother to Teeko Upcoming 2026 Norwegian Elkhound Litters \u2013 In\u2011Depth Details on Lineage, Stewardship, and Restoration Architecture Merv Carlson \u2014 June 8, 2026 Genetics &amp; 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