Norwegian Elkhound, Black vs Pharaoh Hound
Compare Norwegian Elkhound, Black and Pharaoh Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
VS
Pharaoh Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Pharaoh Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
43 – 49 cm
53 – 64 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
20 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 16 years
12 – 14 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
Pharaoh Hound
Medium
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 Pharaoh Hound
An elegant, medium-sized dog from Malta with a reddish-brown coat, large upright ears, and amber eyes. Its background as a rabbit hunter is reflected in its speed and strong prey drive. The Pharaoh Hound is friendly, affectionate, and playful, but also independent. It needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, and safe opportunities to run. Its coat is easy to care for, though it may need a warm dog coat in winter.
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