Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) vs Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Compare Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) and Norwegian Elkhound, Black: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
VS
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
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Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
48 – 52 cm
43 – 49 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
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
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
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
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 Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Medium, powerful black spitz with curled tail, bred in Scandinavia to track and hold moose and other large game. Alert, vocal and loyal, it needs plenty of daily exercise and mental work. Robust and weatherproof, it suits experienced, active owners and remains rare outside its homeland.
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