Saarloos Wolfdog vs Norwegian Hound
Compare Saarloos Wolfdog and Norwegian Hound 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
Saarloos Wolfdog
Norwegian Hound
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 75 cm
47 – 58 cm
Weight
30 – 41 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
Characteristics
Saarloos Wolfdog
Large
Norwegian Hound
Medium
Summary
About Saarloos Wolfdog
The Saarloos Wolfdog is a Dutch, wolf-like breed created from German Shepherd and European wolf. Sensitive, cautious with strangers and deeply loyal, it needs space, calm homes, careful socialisation, positive training and plenty of exercise, suiting only experienced owners.
About Norwegian Hound
Similar breeds
More breeds
