Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) vs Australian Cattle Dog
Compare Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) and Australian Cattle Dog: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
VS
Australian Cattle Dog
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
Australian Cattle Dog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 cm
43 – 51 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
15 – 22 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
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
2/5
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
Australian Cattle Dog
High energy
Super smart
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 Australian Cattle Dog
Medium, muscular Australian working dog bred to drive cattle over long distances. Known for blue or red speckled double coat, pricked ears and alert expression. Highly intelligent, energetic, loyal and wary of strangers; needs extensive daily exercise, mental work and consistent positive training.
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