Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) vs Alpine Dachsbracke
Compare Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) and Alpine Dachsbracke: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
VS
Alpine Dachsbracke
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
Alpine Dachsbracke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
6 – Scent Hounds and Related Breeds
Height
48 – 52 cm
34 – 42 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
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 (Grey)
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Medium
Alpine Dachsbracke
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
About Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
Ancient Nordic spitz bred for moose hunting; medium, sturdy and square with a thick grey double coat and curled tail. Loyal, vocal and independent, with strong guarding and prey instincts. Needs experienced, consistent training plus plenty of daily exercise and mental work.
About Alpine Dachsbracke
Compact, sturdy Austrian scent hound with a long body, short strong legs and a dense, weather‑resistant red coat. Calm and affectionate at home but driven by a strong hunting instinct, it needs plenty of exercise, nose work and consistent, positive training to thrive.
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