Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
VS
German Pinscher
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) vs German Pinscher
Compare Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) and German Pinscher side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
German Pinscher
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
14 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Medium
German Pinscher
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
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 German Pinscher
Medium, athletic German farm dog with sleek low‑maintenance coat in black‑and‑tan or red. Intelligent, alert, loyal and protective yet reserved with strangers. Needs plenty of exercise, mental work, firm positive training and close family involvement; generally robust and long‑lived.
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