Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Compare Norwegian Lundehund and Norwegian Elkhound, Black: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Norwegian Lundehund
VS
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Norwegian Lundehund
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
32 – 38 cm
43 – 49 cm
Weight
5 – 7 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
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 Lundehund
Tiny
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Medium
Summary
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.
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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