The Norwegian Elkhund is a compact dog with a square format and proportional build. Height at withers 46-51 cm, weight about 20 kg. The head of the Norwegian Elkhund is wide, the forehead is rounded, the transition to the muzzle is shallow. Ears are erect, sharp, small. The chest of the Norwegian Elkhund is wide and voluminous. The loin is strong. The tail of the Norwegian Elkhund is set high, thrown over the back in a ring. The coat of the Norwegian Elkhund is dense, dense with a soft undercoat, a fluffy collar on the chest and around the neck. The color of the Norwegian Elkhund: gray topcoat with black tips, light gray undercoat.