Norwegian Elkhound, Black vs American Foxhound
Compare Norwegian Elkhound, Black and American Foxhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
VS
American Foxhound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
American Foxhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
43 – 49 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
27 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
11 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
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
3/5
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
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
American Foxhound
Large
Summary
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.
About American Foxhound
A friendly, long-legged hunting dog from the USA with an athletic build, a gentle expression, and long, floppy ears. Bred to follow scent trails with great stamina, the American Foxhound combines affection for its family with a strong hunting instinct and an independent streak. It needs plenty of exercise, scent work, and patient training, while its dense coat is easy to care for. Its far-carrying bark and howl also call for consideration for neighbors.
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