Hygenhund

The breed was created in the late 1800s in Norway from the interbreeding of many different types of hounds to produce an endurance hunter that could run over the arctic ground without fatigue for long periods of time. The thick-coated yet compact Hygenhund weighs 44 to 55 pounds and stands 19 to 24 inches tall. The breed was not developed as a house pet, but to primarily hunt in the arctic regions.