American Bulldog vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Dogue de Bordeaux – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare American Bulldog and Norwegian Elkhound. Which is better: American Bulldog or Norwegian Elkhound or Dogue de Bordeaux?
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Name | American Bulldog | Norwegian Elkhound | Dogue de Bordeaux |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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 |
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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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