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Norwegian Elkhound, Moose Dog

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Emperor	Post #1
Postmaster Group: Regulars Posts: 1,871 Joined: Member No.: 2,042	Norwegian Elkhound QUOTE(Wikipedia) The AKC breed name "Norwegian Elkhound" is a direct translation from its original Norwegian name "Norsk Elghund," meaning "Norwegian moose dog." I'm not quite sure this is what "direct translation" means. BTW, these dogs are awesome. I had one.

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Text	Post #2
Senior Member Group: Contributors Posts: 491 Joined: Member No.: 15,107	QUOTE I'm not quite sure this is what "direct translation" means. Translation word for word. Elg -> Elk, Hund -> Hound It seems redundant, though.

Fusion	Post #3
Senior Member Group: Contributors Posts: 346 Joined: Member No.: 71,526	QUOTE(Text @ Thu 19th April 2012, 11:28am) QUOTE I'm not quite sure this is what "direct translation" means. Translation word for word. Elg -> Elk, Hund -> Hound It seems redundant, though. This is for the benefit of those who know not what is an elk or a hound. Such do not think that elkhound is a translation! (IMG:smilys0b23ax56/default/laugh.gif)