Finnish Hound vs Norwegian Hound
Compare Finnish Hound and Norwegian Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Finnish Hound
VS
Norwegian Hound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Finnish Hound
Norwegian Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 61 cm
47 – 58 cm
Weight
20 – 24 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
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
Finnish Hound
Easy to train
Medium
Norwegian Hound
Medium
Summary
About Finnish Hound
Finnish Hound (Finsk stövare): medium‑large, athletic Scandinavian scenthound with an easy‑care tricolour coat. Calm and affectionate indoors when well exercised; energetic, vocal, and independent on the trail. Bred for hare and fox, needs substantial outdoor activity and consistent training.
About Norwegian Hound
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