Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) vs American Foxhound
Compare Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) and American Foxhound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
VS
American Foxhound
Comparison table
Show differences only
Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
American Foxhound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 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
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Medium
American Foxhound
Large
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 American Foxhound
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