Jämthund vs American Foxhound
Compare Jämthund and American Foxhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Jämthund
VS
American Foxhound
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Jämthund
American Foxhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 65 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
27 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
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
Jämthund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Medium
American Foxhound
Large
Summary
About Jämthund
The Jämthund is a large, wolf‑like Scandinavian spitz bred for elk hunting in harsh Nordic forests. It has a thick grey double coat, curled tail, and calm, loyal nature. Intelligent and independent, it needs experienced handling, rigorous daily exercise, and regular mental work.
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