God Makes Norwegian Elkhounds

[@LCcoolcraft]

I love that the characters have personalities and some backstory, and they're not just talking about dogs. Great job!

[@KidoKoin]

I mean, dogs were just an afterthought in this particular video. So much is happening and even more is *implied*! Loved it.

[@chelle.chelle]

I like how this video is not just about dogs, but also God, angels, and fellow Gods roasting one another.

[@usa6555]

And Santa:)

[@carla.n.5078]

If gods were real, I would think they would roast each other as well.

[@onoes9646]

@@carla.n.5078 That's basically how it goes in polytheism.

[@Nonameforyoudangit]

Dogma The Sequel - now with all the gods!

[@burtan2000]

But some of its backwards. Christianity was well documented hundreds of yrs before anything Norse made it to paper. Some suspect Ragnarok being inspired in part by Revelations, not the other way round. Norse myth may have been around at the time of early Christianity or it may have been bits and pieces and then took some of the roman mythology which was just Greek gods with different names. Odin and Zeus (and Christian Yahweh) look kinda similar

[@SIC647]

Well yes, in the Nordic countries Odin was the one who brought Yul presents originally. There was, and still is, a tradition in Scandinavia for putting an oat bundle in a tree at Yul. Horses like oat, and it would encourage Odin on his flying horse to visit the house, bringing gifts and good luck. Most people in Scandinavia don't know the reason behind the oat bundle tradition, they just put it out, out of tradition, which I find hilarious. 🤣 /Dane

[@hannebryhn6404]

... As a Norwegian, I just assumed the oat bundle was just to feed the birds for the winter and share some holiday spirit with them, too. I learned a thing today. xD

[@Chapa24.]

Thankyou. Learnt something new.

[@Pittykittymomma4ever]

I remember being in elementary school making rain deer food (oats and glitter) had no idea of the backstory!! Thank you!!

[@eric_moore-6126]

@@hannebryhn6404 I mean, you could still do it for your reason.

[@SIC647]

@@hannebryhn6404 Yes, that is how most people think of it. Funny thing is birds don't particular like whole oats. That is why I originally googled why we put out oats specifically, and found this out.

[@rinpaisys]

Ya know, regardless of differences like politics, faith, gender, ethnicity, or anything else…at least we can all come to together and agree on one thing: Zeus is the worst.

[@skylark7921]

Lol even the ancient Greeks were like “dammit I think Hera’s pissed, Zeus probably impregnated a random mortal - AGAIN”

[@hayleybartek8643]

The only thing Zeus got right was good treatment of house guests.

[@pewds6910]

yeah man fuck zeus ;)

[@foxonfire7]

@@hayleybartek8643 I hate that you're right about this one. He did get one thing right. ( Beside the art of impregnating mortals he should't even look at)

[@alpha_wolf220]

@@hayleybartek8643 remember when his nephew, Bellerophon, tried to fly up to Olympus on Pegasus. and Zeus, the god of truth, justice, honor and hospitality, saw his nephew and immediately killed him by making him fall 1000ft how hospitable is that

[@thebigmimo]

I swear this man does not get the attention he deserves

[@katrianem2124]

He will 😊 others that come up on my for you reels now get 100 of thousands of views and millions of followers

[@julial1938]

I told my daughter there's an amazing KZbinr she needs to subscribe to. And as I'm opening up KZbin to get Jonny's name, (cause oops, I forgot it), she's going to Instagram to check the name of this guy's dog account which she thinks is amazing. Turns out Jonny has almost 500k Instagram followers. He getting the attention. :)

[@shanedawndusk3290]

Agreed he’s underrated

[@Daisy30y03]

Very much so

[@DSmith-ix1xf]

He'll be bigger than Jim Carrey ever was.

[@jeffpaul7420]

I have a 9 week old Norwegian Elkhound and I can confirm that their bark is no joke! They are amazing hunters and also hugely loyal and loving companions. More Elkhound content please good sir!

[@kayhansen9229]

I taught my Norwegian Elkhound to use his indoor voice with hand signals. Closing hand means keep it down. I also taught him to whisper. By copying me he did this very well.

[@jeffpaul7420]

@@kayhansen9229 Impressive! Please tell me how lmao! My girl is very very smart... And very loud.

[@kayhansen9229]

@@jeffpaul7420 I think I just said his name held my finger to my lips said hush hush loud to get his attention then made the hand signal fingers closing like a mouth closing this was to tell him to be quiet. Then praise. Teaching him to whisper was fun because he would copy the tone of my voice and he also copied the fact that it was nothing but air going out through my lips he would make his voice softer and softer and softer until he was just moving his mouth hilarious. I would say whisper in a whisper whisper and a whisper he just would copy he was a bit older though. So you may have to wait till she's more mature but they are sure fun. And smart.

[@ithewho6603]

We have kept them for my entire life since I was a baby. Imagine at least 9 of them in one little village lol. Great bear hunters too.

[@elinannestad5320]

So good that the comments ALWAYS feature people like you, saying he has understood, and adding love and affection.

[@arthurhaack618]

Yessss! I am a Norse mythology fanatic, and all of your correct references were very pleasing sir! Great short ❤️

[@ruthanngalt7402]

But Odin had one eye!

[@dasparadoxon7720]

Hello Brother in faith

[@TH-kd1ju]

Ha! Odin is Santa! Love the dog pitch as usual but I also really enjoyed the extra soap opera on the gods this time! Getting better & better 🤩

[@killgarraghforever]

He is actually the basis for Santa, which is great!

[@TH-kd1ju]

@@killgarraghforever I had heard that Christmas being in December bc of a "pagan" holiday. (It doesn't make sense that Jesus was born in December, the shepherds were out with their sheep, the king wouldn't have ordered everyone to make the long trip to register that Joseph and Mary were on in the middle of winter etc) I've just finished reading about the link between Odin and Santa, I'd never heard about it before. And apparently the winter holiday that involved Odin was Yuletide! ( Interesting that Christmas includes a yule log and you hear the term at Christmas) This guy really knows his gods lol!

[@killgarraghforever]

@@TH-kd1ju Yeah, I know! Fascinating, isn't it? Christmas as we know it today has its roots in Norse mythology & Yule, but some of the customs come from other celebrations such as Saturnalia, which is Roman.

[@samuelmellars7855]

@@TH-kd1ju I will point out that the Nativity is set in what is now Israel, which means the winter would have been cold, but not deadly like it can be in Northern Europe and North America (some spots apparently have snow, but it's not that much) so the shepherds *could* have been out. Maybe not though, you'd expect to herd sheep around when there is less grass and they have to go further for food (i.e.: Summertime) and not the more wet/rainy period. I don't know enough about agricultural/pastoral practices of that time to say though.

[@Not-an-Alien]

If you like that kind of thing look up the Dresden files books. Its about a wizard who works as a private investigator in modern day Chicago. Think sherlock holmes meets buffy the vampire slayer. The later books frequently involve the various higher powers (Queen Mab of fairie, Odin, Uriel, Hades, that sort) in the same room often arguing in this way. They all know each other so there's an eternity of drama. They even reference Odin's part time job as Cringle.

[@Ougerosity598]

A familial love for dogs, and a smart critique of different theologies. This KZbin channel is the GOAT!

[@msinvincible2000]

This is not a critique, this is just humor and fun. Stop taking everything so seriously

[@professorronin9648]

The best jokes are partly funny because they satirize truth. This kid nails it.

[@silvercandra4275]

The best part about this, is that the mythology part is right. ...I hope we get one with Zeus now, because that angel can not just get away with that

[@AnonymousOnimous]

Now I got an image of a Norwegian Elkhound as Rudolf's body guard. And it will live in my head rent-free.

[@SweetDeecoy]

Love this!

[@PrayerWarrior4]

We adopted two elkhounds years ago, we loved them for years and they were the best dogs we ever had. The brother lived to be 13 and the sister 18.

[@tll5293]

"Are you Santa?"🤣🤣🤣🤣 THAT killed me at the end! Hahaha

[@tntfreddan3138]

Love it when content creators care enough to read up on the topic they're covering. For example, why Odin became nervous about the dog hunting him and not having to chain it up.

[@tkdlover19]

“Huhs norsely” was only one of the many hilarious jokes in this, and the references in this were on point 💯

[@susiey4]

As a teacher and dog lover, I find your content AMAZING!!!🥰

[@r.d.stratford106]

I don't know if the Dresden Files/Odin reference was on purpose, but I am here for it all the way. Loved this!

[@lisawilliams3056]

I noticed that too!

[@Violincat0892]

Thought the same thing.

[@XtheMagus]

Vaderung

[@vegandr.u_mme_rprefRR]

Why do I always feel when I watch Your latest videos that this is the best so far? 😁 These mythological jokes are incredibly brilliant. Thanks again for the experience. In today's world, You and Your art are infinitely needed. 💖

[@nonafontnel9589]

“you speared yourself!?” had me dying 😂

[@jpbaley2016]

I mean Odin literally ripped out his own eye to be given wisdom.

[@jefferyoneill1]

@@jpbaley2016 He ripped out his own eye, speared himself with Gungnir, and hung himself by his own intestines from the branches of Yggdrassil for nine days

[@nonafontnel9589]

@@jpbaley2016 true true

[@SIC647]

And hung himself too.

[@jinxiejae]

I thought he hanged himself.

[@Skimmer951]

As a norweigan elkhound owner i can say youre correct about the barking. Its very deep, needs to for stopping big game like moose and bear. Also makes a great home alarm as she will bark as anyone approaches the house so if anyone sneaks up I will absolutely know. Also..if youre going to rob a house its pretty unviting to go the one that sounds like its thundering inside.

[@mszoomy]

I had a basset hound and their barks are not as loud as an elkhound but they're very deep. We were wrestling once and my ear was against her throat when she barked. OMG no joke I was deaf for a few minutes, it was like a sonic bomb went off in my head

[@ralphmerridew]

I thought that the barking wasn't to scare animals away, but so that the hunter could locate the dog and its prey.

[@BrimirMe]

They have different barks, one to calm them down when they are standing still and one to provoke them if they are moving and one to indicate when it's working and the prey chases them. They all alert the hunter about what's going on. Ungulates and predators perceive barking differently, so what is reassuring to a moose might be terrifying to a bear. Bear hunting often involves more chasing, unless it climbs a tree.

[@tinatinahappy]

Who would’ve thought the iconic “mehs biblically” would be followed up by the equally fantastic “huhs norsely” I look forward to what method the next expressive sound will be made in!

[@Ciara1594]

Odin: Oh good, we won't have to chain it up. Angel: Huh, what? Odin: Oh, nothing. Obviously a reference to poor Fafnir. 🐺 ☺️

[@a_921]

I think you mean Fenrir? (Fenrisulven)

[@cobraglatiator]

as pointed out, fafnir is a ( i think "dwarf" turned into a dragon) in a different myth, Fenrir/Fenris is the wolf who was chained up.

[@Grubnar]

Tyr: "Me losing a hand is *nothing*?"

[@eddyblackmore2834]

@@cobraglatiator I don't know if this helps either way, Fafnir was also chained up. At least, he was in God Of War... 🤔

[@cobraglatiator]

@@eddyblackmore2834 yea no myth i heard ever had fafnir chained up. god of war is accurate to some things maybe but not others. not a lot. tbh.

[@Idontcare.838]

OMG I LOVED THIS ONE!! I have waited for this moment all of my life, the moment when someone really knows the nordic mitology like i do!! Thankyou for this ❤️

[@debrastiens6216]

Jonny’s videos are absolute GOLD!

[@Hels_Angels]

You’re getting better and better! Utterly awesome stuff 🐶💖👍🏼 Thank you for your great work, dear Jonny 🐾🥂 Now my dog (who unwillingly lives together with two felines) is looking forward to the next season: A demon pitching cats to the devil 😅😈

[@rebeccaanne9863]

Lol - yes Odin is one of the inspirations for Santa. He was supposed to have shown up during blizzards randomly and given toys to good boys and girls. The 8 tiny reindeer are Slepnirs feet. Leaving gifts in stockings and climbing down the chimney are inspired by Bishop Nicolas of Barl who defied the law that only women who could come up with a dowry of the heft amount set by the crown would be allowed to marry by giving money to the girls so that they could get married.

[@11cabadger]

Love that Odin is Santa. And the Revelations-Ragnarok bit makes so much sense. Plus, we get to learn what Norwegian elkhounds can do. love this.

[@kristanicole7837]

Elk hounds truly are the best. I can not talk them up enough! Incredible with babies and kids!

[@MeatyZeeg]

I'm a heathen and I'm glad you got some stuff actually right lol

[@sartajhanspal5604]

I'm in love with this series. Your channel is one of my favourite findings of late.

[@jennyprorock]

had 2..rocky and shorty..the barks are no joke. they were great dogs. been 20 yrs and i still miss them.

[@PeaceJourney...]

Duuude!!! You totally have made your niche! Skits are excellent, freaking love the fact you do all the roles, editing is so smooth, and the impressions are spot on, but the best is it's SO FUNNY! EVERY TIME! I've seen them all, and eagerly await the next. Your channel's subs are going to skyrocket! Thank you!

[@solsticebaby]

I had a Norwegian Elkhound. He was the sweetest dog but definitely a stubborn thing 😂

[@kelariusable]

I hear he also moonlights as the CEO of a security company staffed mostly by Einherjar.

[@destro6971]

FLICKUM BICUS! 🔥🔥🔥

[@BlindingDarkness1111]

So many flavors hitting at once...I freaking love Odin! 😘

[@Isrjisoneavalable]

Elk Hounds are great. My parents got one a few years before I was born and I and my siblings all learn to walk holding onto her

[@J3nJ3nl0llip0p]

I'd only seen your dog vids, had no idea you did other stuff. This. Series. WILL NEVER GET OLD. Genius, Sir!

[@tammy_vip]

*”Huhs Norsely”* pahahaha! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BubblesBulldog]

“No, bye, shut up” is my new favorite farewell

[@Nikki-tx6kh]

As someone who loves Old Mythology, I am always impressed by your knowledge of the lore. Do an Egyptian one, please.

[@feralhomunculus]

I've only ever known 1 Norwegian Elkhound who was a client at the doggie daycare I managed. He was so sweet and a great dog. He was also one of the few dogs I've known whose vocal chords had been severed by the owners request. It's so sad to hear then try to bark, and nothing really comes out.

[@mayzeewest9915]

I am a devout Christian who adores dogs, but you crack me up every video, and the ones with God make me laugh so hard I snort! 😆 🤣 😂 You do not get the praise and attention you deserve, that is for sure. I've been around dogs all my life, all breeds, involved in animal rescue. Your impressions are spot on! Especially dachshund and Basengi, 2 breeds I have owned for years. 😆 🤣

[@eric2500]

He gets the blended symbolism down while picking it apart from the pop culture - it is actually Thor and an Elf like character who has more in common with Santa, though.

[@hesaramovin]

This guy has a bright future ahead of him..... I just have a strong gut feeling that he will.

[@spiercephotography]

Was not expecting that ending- hilarious!

[@ceciliacarlsson9334]

They also loves to cuddle. Like 24/7 ❤

[@berglettemom6045]

My childhood dog, a Norwegian Elkhound, had a bark so piercing that it would ring the doorbell just by harmonics.

[@Dirili]

I did NOT expect that skit to be so well researched. Hot damn. Well done.

[@theshushu7940]

An Angel pitches Chihuahuas to God "Let's make a dog that the Devil would love!"

[@mobbs6426]

Slipping an Odin Santa reference into a video about a dog. Sneaky education is the best kind of education

[@izzy6131]

“He’s only my son in those stupid movies.” Thaaaaaank youuuuu!!!! 😂😅Poor Odin.

[@commandermercury6654]

Clicked for the dog pitches, stayed for the mythology references. This was hilarious! 😂

[@irmooflorien5399]

HAHAHAHHAHA THIS IS AMAZING. Plus thank you for getting Loki’s relationship with Odin right 😂

[@rondamclean8513]

I just literally can not get enough of your “making dog videos”! Love love love them! Brilliant!!

[@Myrcella_Rykker]

I love these! Plus I never knew Christmas stole Odin and turned him into Santa Claus, wild. Now need to research that. Thanks for the delightful entertainment

[@klhaldane]

I'm a cat person and I still love these videos.

[@NiDrew_Loverrr]

I truly do love the versatility and expansiveness of these videos. The little nods to bite of Norse mythology was beautiful, relevant and funny

[@livlovely2707]

LMAO- didn't see that one coming! Oh Jonny- I love your sense of humour! If I were a little less ancient, I'd be a groupie!😎😋As usual, thank you for the LOL! (A little hint on the wig: to get the shine out of cheap wigs, use hair spray on it and tease it a bit, works wonders- but please don't stop with the cheezy wigs, love it!) I challenge you to do French Bulldog temper tantrums, (check out Griffin Frenchie for good example)....💙🌻🦋🌻

[@jorenbosmans8065]

I loved how Odin was scared that the dog would hunt him. And then the "we won't have to chain him up"

[@tantibusking7095]

Odin bitching about loki being his son in the movies is great

[@annabelwestwood6192]

Love this. How is Jonny not at 1 million subs yet?

[@marissaedwards560]

Me and my two Norwegian Elkhounds sitting here watching your epic content

[@calebwhymark1789]

I love that this video actually uses valid Norse mythology and genuine theories to give this Odin his backstory, nice to see content creators who still care about their content Also *huhs norsely* is my new favourite expression😂😂

[@VerucaS9lt]

LOVE the evolution of this series 🤣🤣

[@havocfell]

I cackled so hard at this that I had to immediately replay it so my spouse would know why I couldn't breathe 😂

[@TedScanon]

Great work on the mythology points! Love your vids

[@PyroGothNerd]

THANK YOU! So many people have never even heard of this breed, so they get left out of most dog related stuff.

[@carolking1502]

Took us on quite a ride with this one!😂

[@flamingkitten1]

That ending made me burst into laughter.

[@odysseyflyer]

I love these so much. So great, and the last line killed me lol

[@Artemishope90]

well done on the lore on Odin and Loki. Not often i as a Dane here the real lore. And over all just a good sketch. :D

[@RealHunterVR]

0:27 that's the problem with those sorts of cultures that are spread mainly by mouth-there are a LOT of variations 😆

[@AgentAnime95]

1:43 - 1:50 Would be great for the dogs that live in the colder climates!

[@loliver9660]

SO ACCURATE about the barking! We had a Norwegian Elk Hound named Max for 11 years. He was big and full of energy, but we lived in a hotter climate so it was tough on him. They really are working dogs and he needed something to do, so he used to move our firewood pile from one end of the yard to the other for no reason. He didn't bark often because my parents trained him well, but when he did, he'd make sure the whole neighborhood heard! Funnily enough, even though his ancestors were trained to hunt big game, he was terrified of lightning! I still miss that sweet, protective, goofy, fluffy energy tank. 🥺🥲❤

[@runenorderhaug7646]

Funfact the elk in elk hounds is also not what most think of elk either but the norwegian Elg which are european moose. There is this weird things with elk on america versus europe and caribou on europe versus europe in their naming

[@samimachin5478]

I love these videos. So funny. I'd love to see a bichon, lab or German shepherd. Please keep these coming.

[@riverraven7]

Love this guy!! My favorite is dogs applying for jobs...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thejudgmentalcat]

"Huhs Norsely" 🤣

[@monicapdx]

Too bloody funny! I keep wondering what he would do with cats and horses. 😁 Probably too much like repeats, but oh, I'd love to see some!

[@domo_mother_of_plants]

I have 3 male Norwegian elkhounds named Loki, Jagger, and Axel and they are truly born for the hunt. I live in the burbs and I unfortunately for them I do not take them hunting but my house is the safest on block by far. Ain’t nothin like ‘em and their barks are next level!

[@tuetruongminh2109]

Imagine one day he came up with a video titled "A Shiba Inu Pitches Odin to Fenrir". Love how his videos are not only about dogs but also include subtle humor of all sorts of topic and likeable characters with personalities and backstory.

[@itsthegr8matt]

Is noone talking about how he looks like an actual angel?

[@arabellacarter1482]

My mythology loving heart can’t handle this

[@wormwoodcocktail]

(Loki didn’t actually bang a horse. The text says that he merged or fused with the magic horse. That doesn’t mean literal intercourse, since we’re talking about supernatural beings who can fuse and perform magic.)

[@EmmaTrost416]

dude you are so funny and amazing! Please continue these awesome vids! i would love to see more ^^

[@hopslopscanada]

Never expected clicking on these dog videos would make me watch as many historical documentaries as it has, but I love it

[@xg6hpyk]

Loved the unexpected twist at the end

[@MarzieMalfoy]

Dude, we got this whole story arc now!! I love this!!!

[@faidaimaidai]

Thank you for including the whole loki is not my son but my blood brother, i hate when i argue with people about that

[@scc6454]

He is so many levels of funny!

[@slamdunktiger]

THIS is how you start a new week. Roasting Zeusssss

[@CharizardMaster69]

had a Norwegian Elk Hound once. Loved that girl

[@Jade_The_Peryton]

I love the Norwegian Elkhound, had one while growing up, and they were the most snuggle bear in dog form ever! And they're not wrong about the barkbox being cranked to 11. I have photos of me snuggled up against my elkhound as a baby.

[@WoziduranJahemter]

I like your cheeky spooky humour! It is best fit for this era! Lolz!

[@4.sphodel]

i love how he just casually is like, hey, why not break the barkbox scale, yk?

[@CatBarefield]

I don’t go out of my way to look for sketch comedy. But holy poop that’s good. You’re super funny x)

[@katesampleseverything]

My landlady has a Norwegian Elkhund and someone set her barkbox to a 12...she's very sweet and cuddly though

[@doberchic]

Why are you not hosting Saturday night live or in every comedy is beyond me. You're clearly hysterical, talented beyond all reason, and adorable!

[@lyndsayw5843]

You do your research so well. The Fenrir references were so good.

[@kayhansen9229]

My Norwegian was never trained to attack but one time a really big guy close to 7ft. came in through our front door I was babysitting for him. My Norwegian Elkhound ran across the living room jumped up on the loveseat use the back of the love seat to catapult himself to the Fourier and twisted himself in midair with his mouth wide open so that he could grab the guy by the neck. I said Bear no! and he dropped to the ground in front of him pronto! On all fours the perfect gentleman.

[@victoria-milber]

Aww man, this video is awesome. Gimme lessons at the same time you're pitching dogs, heck yeah 💜