Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) vs Norwegian Lundehund
Compare Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) and Norwegian Lundehund: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
VS
Norwegian Lundehund
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
Norwegian Lundehund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
48 – 52 cm
32 – 38 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
5 – 7 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
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
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
Norwegian Lundehund
Tiny
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 Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund is a rare, small spitz-type dog with at least six toes per foot, great flexibility, and a weather-resistant double coat. Once used to hunt puffins on Norwegian cliffs, it is now an active, alert companion needing gentle training and regular mental and physical exercise.
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