Collection: Norwegian Elkhound

Norwegian Elkhound owners understand the strong, independent, and loyal spitz that has accompanied Norwegian Vikings, hunters, and families for thousands of years. One of the oldest dog breeds in the world, the Elkhound was bred to hunt elk across Scandinavian forests — and it brings to modern life all the intelligence, courage, and devotion that hunting with Vikings required. Elkhound people are proud of their breed's ancient heritage and its big, loving heart.

That's the approach at Purple Turtle Gifts, a group of eight specialty stores each created to meet the needs of a loyal customer base whose hearts are taken by a product they’d never buy at a generic shop.

Our Norwegian Elkhound collection is one of the spaces so committed, created especially for the ones who have made this breed the center of their lives. If you own a Norwegian Elkhound, then you know that it is more than a dog—it is a lifestyle.

About Our Norwegian Elkhound Collection

Our Norwegian Elkhound collection includes graphic T-shirts and kitchen aprons that showcase this ancient Viking dog's silver-grey fur, fearless hunting instincts, and the sense of loyalty and independence that have characterized this breed throughout its history.

Purple Turtle Gifts operates eight specialty shops under one roof, allowing us to serve each community — whether that is a specific dog breed, a holiday theme, or a lifestyle interest — with genuine focus and consistent care. Our Purple Turtle Gifts-branded products, including our graphic t-shirts, kitchen aprons, and Purple Turtle Stationery, are made to order right here in the USA.

We also carry select products from trusted vendors, which means our full assortment is broader than what any single manufacturer could offer. Every product in this collection has been selected because it belongs here and serves the Norwegian Elkhound community.

Why Norwegian Elkhound Owners Love Shopping Here

Norwegian Elkhound owners are passionate about one of the world's oldest dog breeds — and they deserve gifts that reflect the Elkhound's real character. Our breed-specific designs are created for individuals who cherish this ancient Nordic spitz for all that it has to offer.

Personalization matters to us, and it is genuinely available — but only on the products we make ourselves. Our Purple Turtle Gifts-branded items (t-shirts, aprons, and stationery) can be personalized because we produce them in-house and control the process.

Other items in our collection come from trusted vendors and may not offer the same personalization options. We are transparent about this because we want you to shop with confidence and receive exactly what you expect.

Purple Turtle Gifts is also growing. Over the next few months, we will be releasing even more made-in-USA products such as mouse pads, coasters, signs, and ornaments, all of which will be personalizable and all of which will give breed lovers more meaningful, high-quality options to choose from than anywhere else. The additions will remain focused on practical use for the everyday owner of the Elkhound, with a focus on the breed-specific design.

Browse the full collection and find the piece that belongs with your dog.