Australian Shepherd vs Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Compare Australian Shepherd and Norwegian Elkhound, Black: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Australian Shepherd
VS
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Australian Shepherd
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
46 – 58 cm
43 – 49 cm
Weight
14 – 29 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life Expectancy
13 – 16 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Australian Shepherd
Easy to Train
Medium
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
About Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Medium, powerful black spitz with curled tail, bred in Scandinavia to track and hold moose and other large game. Alert, vocal and loyal, it needs plenty of daily exercise and mental work. Robust and weatherproof, it suits experienced, active owners and remains rare outside its homeland.
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