Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) vs Swedish Lapphund
Compare Norwegian Elkhound (Grey) and Swedish Lapphund: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
VS
Swedish Lapphund
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Norwegian Elkhound (Grey)
Swedish Lapphund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
48 – 52 cm
40 – 51 cm
Weight
22 – 25 kg
19 – 21 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy Level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming Needs
5/5
1/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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
Swedish Lapphund
Great with Kids
High Energy
Very 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 Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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