This is a Norwegian Elkhound. Below there is a description of this dog personality. It is 80% the description of my personality...
They have an inseparable bond with their masters and are quite loyal; they have a sharp loud bark; they are loyal to their "pack" and make excellent family dogs given proper attention. It is bold, playful, independent, alert, extremely intelligent, and, at times, a bit boisterous. It is a dog ready for adventure and is happiest if that adventure takes place outdoors. It needs daily exercise, lest it become frustrated or even destructive. It is an exceptionally friendly breed. If untrained, it tends to pull when on leash. This dog needs attention for it to understand its place within the family (or the pack); else, it may develop social problems and feel neglected. This breed is a very proud and noble one. It can easily have its feelings hurt if its owner deserts his or her allegiance or duty. An inevitable bond will develop between the dog's family, master, or pack, and if there is disloyalty, the dog will definitely feel it and be hurt. They generally are gentle and get along great with children. They are happiest when they feel that they are part of the family. Training them is challenging because of their intelligence and deep independent streak, but they are acceptable obedience dogs, good-natured, and very understandable in their learning and training. For example, they may fail to "come" because there is something of greater interest in the other direction; they can be quick to learn the importance of the command if taught correctly, but they are a willful breed and still may not always "come" on command. They can be wonderful in agility and are particularly good tracking dogs.

Doo loves elkhounds and Keeshonds (they are cousins)!!!!!

did you ever have one?

A Keeshond- Loved her dearly!!! She was a handful...more wills than smarts LOL! But the sweetest dog...only growled in anger/fear twice. Never bit. Liked to roll in anything that really stunk (Oh, and all that fur). Lots of great memories!

Thanks for The Memories... good night...

I think I saw you today! You were having such fun playing with another Elkhound that I didn't interrupt you to say hello.