American Bulldog vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Dogue de Bordeaux – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	American Bulldog	Norwegian Elkhound	Dogue de Bordeaux
Origins	United States	Norway	France
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Group	Guard Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	272	91	67
Reviews	1	0	1
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Other Names	AmBulldog, AM Bulldog, American Bulldogge, American Bulldoggee, Old Country Bulldog	Elkhound, Norsk Elghund, Grå Norsk Elghund, Gray Norwegian Elkhound, Small Grey Elk Dog, Norwegian Moose Dog, Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira	French Mastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff, Bordeauxdog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2008 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association American Bulldog Association National American Bulldog Association John D Johnson Bulldog Registry American Bulldog Club Of Canada All American Bulldog Club	No set	No set
Price	$500-$600	$500-$700	$1000-$1300

General Appearance - American Bulldog vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Size	Large	Large	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 70-120 pounds (32-54 kg), Female: 60-100 pounds (27-45 kg)	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	120-145 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 95 pounds (43 kg), Female: 80 pounds (36 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	132.5 pounds (54.4-65.2 kg)
Height	Male: 22-28 inches (55-70 cm), Female: 20-26 inches (52-65 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	23-30 inches (58-75 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	26.5 inches (66.5 cm)

Hair & Care - American Bulldog vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Coat	Fine	Dense	Fine
Colors	Fawn Brown White Black	Gray White Silver Black	Fawn Mahogany Isabella Red
Grooming	Effortless: The American Bulldog requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Dogue de Bordeaux doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	American Bulldogs shed moderately.	Norwegian Elkhounds shed above average.	Dogue de Bordeauxs shed moderately.

Characteristics - American Bulldog vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Going Alert Energetic Loving Social	Alert Playful Intelligent Bold Loyal Strong Willed	Companionable Devoted Loyal Courageous Outright Tempered Vigilant
Intelligent Rank	Average: American Bulldog's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Norwegian Elkhound's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	American Bulldogs are quite easy to train.	Norwegian Elkhounds are easy to train.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The American Bulldog is a playful breed.	Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	American Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Norwegian Elkhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	American Bulldogs are a social breed.	Norwegian Elkhounds need for social interaction is average.	Dogue de Bordeauxs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The American Bulldog rarely barks.	High: The Norwegian Elkhound is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Dogue de Bordeaux rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	American Bulldogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the best watchdogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	American Bulldogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are average defenders.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Moderate The American Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dogue de Bordeaux has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	American Bulldogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Norwegian Elkhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	American Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	American Bulldogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Norwegian Elkhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	American Bulldogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Norwegian Elkhounds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	American Bulldogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Norwegian Elkhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dogue de Bordeauxs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	American Bulldogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - American Bulldog vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Stranger Friendly	American Bulldogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are average friendly towards strangers.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	American Bulldogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are kid-friendly dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	American Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are average friendly towards cats.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	American Bulldogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No American Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dogue de Bordeaux is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	American Bulldogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	American Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Norwegian Elkhounds are generally with other pets.	Dogue de Bordeauxs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No American Bulldogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Norwegian Elkhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Dogue de Bordeauxs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really American Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dogue de Bordeaux breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - American Bulldog vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Health Issues	American Bulldogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Allergies Cancer Cherry Eye Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	American Bulldogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Norwegian Elkhounds are high energy dogs.	Dogue de Bordeauxs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	American Bulldogs have an average exercise need.	Norwegian Elkhounds need quite a lot of exercise.	Dogue de Bordeauxs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	American Bulldogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Norwegian Elkhounds don't need too much sleep.	Dogue de Bordeauxs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The American Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Dogue de Bordeaux has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The American Bulldog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Dogue de Bordeaux is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - American Bulldog vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Dogue de Bordeaux

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	7-14 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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