Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) vs Ibizan Hound
Compare Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) and Ibizan Hound: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
VS
Ibizan Hound
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
Ibizan Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
48 – 52 cm
60 – 72 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 13 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy Level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
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
Ibizan Hound
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
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 Ibizan Hound
The Ibizan Hound is a tall, deer‑like hunting dog with huge upright ears, a lean athletic build, and smooth or wire coats in red and white. Sensitive and intelligent, it’s calm at home yet driven to chase, needs secure fencing, plenty of exercise, and gentle, positive training.
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