Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) vs German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Compare Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) and German Spaniel (Wachtelhund): size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
VS
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
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Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 cm
45 – 54 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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
German Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Quiet
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 Spaniel (Wachtelhund)
Medium, robust German hunting spaniel built for dense cover, with a thick, weather‑resistant coat in brown or brown-white. Very loyal, often one-person focused yet family friendly. Highly energetic, driven working gundog that needs intensive exercise and meaningful tasks; still uncommon outside Germany.
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