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Pointer
VS
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Pointer vs Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Compare Pointer and Norwegian Elkhound, Black side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Pointer
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 69 cm
43 – 49 cm
Weight
20 – 34 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 14 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Pointer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Norwegian Elkhound, Black
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Pointer
The Pointer is an athletic, elegant gundog known for its distinctive pointing stance and strong scenting skills. Affectionate, sensitive, and people focused, it needs 1–2 hours of daily exercise and mental work. Its short, smooth coat is low maintenance, suiting active, outdoorsy owners.
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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