I met this little dog yesterday. He was only 12 weeks old, and he is a moose hunting dog of mixed breed. His toy was a moose leg, and he already looks as if he “owns” the big animal. Link to my collection of dog photos.
Bente Haarstad Photography
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What a beautiful animal. But you’re so right… he certainly looks like he means business with that moose leg.
A serious young fellow, Gunta, serious playing at least..
So Cute!
Absolutely, Roberta.
He probably wouldn’t be quite as brave if he had the whole moose in front of him. Cute though.
Not brave at all sometimes. When I started my car to go from there he hid behind a flower pot…
Puppies are so funny. All bravado!
If I didn’t already own the cutest dog, this one would be in the running. Those eyes!!
Looks as if he is already protecting his goodies. I bet you have the cutest, after mine.
Wonderful! This little guy is probably going to be a great moose hunter when he’s all grown up. I see his owner has definitely taken up his training quite seriously.
An early start for sure, Cybermum.
How big is he? He looks as if he is already bigger than my Nina! Cute pup! (the moose leg? not so much)
Not really that big, I am bending down Carissa. Probably big like a very big cat. Moose legs – they are everywere around here, for dogs…
My goodness how cute is he! The moose leg is just plain strange.
Wouldn’t be strange if you lived in the norwegian countryside, Emily. “Everybody” are hunting moose, and give legs for their dogs, or use them as dog rewards in training…
Poor cute Moose…they’re rare and treasured here.
Not rare at all, Emily. The numbers during winter (before calfing) is probably around 120.000 in Norway, about 35.000 is hunted each year, and moose have been hunted in Scandinavia for thousands of years. There were quite few moose about 100-150 years ago when there were a lot of wolves around. One pack of wolves eat about 100 moose a year..
YIKES and OH MY! Moose leg? This is foreign to me. We stick mostly to biscuits and rawhide (which I hear is not good for the pups, so no to the rawhide…). Although, we do have a giant German Shepherd that would probably LOVE that leg!
That pup is precious!
I have some dog biscuits too, Fabulous, but my dog really enjoyd some moose legs when he was young and his teeth were itching..
Hah! What a cutie… I’ve never seen a doggie with an actual *leg*! Call of the wild, eh?
There are dogs with different kind of legs everywere around here, FeyGirl. Still some call of the wild around..
Lovely dog & very nice photo of him.
Thanks, Victoria, I think it is a lovely dog too.
How cute is that pup,he is enjoying his moose leg. Do you eat moose?
Cheers Callie
Yes, I eat moose, but more reindeer. But I don’t hunt them myself. Thanks for your comment, Callie.
Adorable; yet for only 12 weeks old looks like he is ready for business!
Ready for business for sure, Chocolatier, at least showing off as if he is..
Awesome!
Awesome dog, I agree Sally.
M m m, —– so, he could have your leg as his dinner too ?
No, Yoshizen, no dog should ever come near my legs….
Bente, that beautiful portrait, the little puppy is a beauty. Greetings to you my friend.
Carlos
Thanks my friend. I agree totally, the puppy is a beauty, Carlos.
Having seen moose up close (closer than I would have liked) in Minnesota, I have to wonder what this cute little guy will do when he finds that moose! Lovely photo
Hopefully he will not be hunting on his own this year, since he is just a baby. A baby with an attitude.
Sooo cute Bente! But why do people need moose hunting dogs? I thought moose was a protected animal..
They need dogs to find the moose (tracking dogs, going in a leash), and they use free running dogs (one) to run after the moose. They bark a lot and make the moose to stop, in that way it is easier to shoot him safely. The moose, like all wildlife, is protected in Norway except for the hunting season, and for moose that starts on the 25th September and it lasts for only one month.
Thank you so much for filling my cultural gap, Bente!
You’ve captured him so well. That mischievous look in his eyes. Those moose better watch out!
Yes, now the moose better watch out, there is a little, big hunting dog soon comming to get you. Thanks, Lori.
That is a beautiful dog. And a great photo that shows that you and the dog ‘met’; not just a snapshot. That moose leg is early training and foundation work for a soon-to-be moose hunting dog. I didn’t even know people used dogs for hunting moose.
There are differnt kind of moose hunting dogs, and our Norwegian Elkhound is the national dog of Norway. That one is used the most, but there are others, from Sweden and Russia among others. This charmer is a mixed breed..
I din’t think I would be trying to get that leg away from him.
It is probably about time somebody take that leg away from him, as training. It doesn’t have to be you, Debra.
Lovely portrait Bente!
Thanks a lot, Chillbrook.
What a cute buddy!
I agree, Allesistgut.
Cute dog but… where is the rest of the moose?
Somebody probably ate the rest of the moose, Alessandro.
what a cutie ♥
Absolutely, Gisele.
He thinks he’s already the boss!
The little, big boss of the moose leg.
Beautiful creature!
Sweet and beautiful, thanks Mimo.
If I ever get a dog, I be wanting me one of them there moose dogs.
You should really have a moose dog, Disperser, to chase any dangerous creatures away.
Love it! Love your work and nominated you for One Lovely Blog award, I totally understand if you don’t want to ‘do’ all the stuff involved. I just wanted to let you know!
Ohhh, that is so nice of you, Carol. Thanks, thanks a lot!
I will see to it later, if I am able to do the stuff involved.
Just 12 weeks old & soooo big, he s going to be a sweet giant
Lovely!
He looks as if he is already a sweet giant, Wolke.
love it!
Still very young this one, Nancy.
A dog with an attitude!
Jota.
A lot of attitude, at least for showing off, Jota.
Very cute!
I agree, very cute.
0hhhhh, I guess you would have to train them somehow. But oh that poor moose.
Dogs make the moose hunt more effective, but this poor moose is alredy eaten. He doesn’t know, Karen..
I have never heard of this breed! SO cute!!!!
Moose dogs are only used in nordic countries, and it is better for them. They can’t stay hot weather. Cute, absolutely, Suzanne.
Bente, las fotos ejemplares y muy tiernas.
Los cánidos, nuestros perros… ¡Qué mirada tan sumisa y paciente, que tristemente honda!
¿Interrogantes ante ellos? Muchísimos. Y un amor tremedo a tan soberana estampa y don.
Gracias por tu comentario, Alpuymuz.
Did he catch the moose by himself
Probably not, but maybe next time, Yvonne.
What a cute dog.
Thanks Tuxedo, I think so too.
Such a cutie and natural model – I love how he’s posing for you & keeping his eyes on the camera (:
So young, and already with so much attitude. A perfect model who might be a great hunting dog, Angela.
Oh my, that puppy is just the cutest thing
The moose leg – not so much ):
The moose leg is part of the game for these dogs. A long time ago this was the only thing the hunting dogs got to eat..
Oh my gosh what a cutie!!
I agree, thank you, Dafarmer.
This cutie already knows what he wants…killing with his eyes
Yes, probably watching “his” catch. He might be thinking I woulkd compete for that leg…
He’s so cute! I didn’t know it was possible to hunt moose with dogs. How interesting!
Dogs are very important in hunting moose, and moose hunting is very important in Norway and Sweden.
oh the leg ….scared me
I’m always smiling with your beautiful photography and sensitive thrmes. Thank you again ~ Blessings Deborah
What a cute wee pup! I love the fact he’s chewing on a moose leg too – it’s such a nice highlight of cultural differences. In New Zealand, a puppy would be chewing on a bone from a cow or sheep. So interesting!
SÅ nydelig!!!
A loveable appealing dog, great pics you have taken, you certainly have a great diverse site here and I look forward to following your works
Aussie Emu aka Aussie Ian
Such a cute puppy! As for the leg……… creepy……..!
Your work is so amazing! Im losing all my fav blogs within my reader so going to set up a new page of blogs I love! I really want to visit Norway and Sweden on day!
One day…. Lol