Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Comparison – Which dog is better Cane Di Macellaio or Black Elkhound?

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Name	Cane Corso	Black Norwegian Elkhound
Origins	Italy	Norway
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Cane Corso and Black Norwegian Elkhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Black Elkhound Norsk Elghund Black Norsk Elghund Sort
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Cane Corso and a Black Norwegian Elkhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Cane Corso and a Black Norwegian Elkhound. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Cane Corso or Black Norwegian Elkhound? Is a Cane Corso taller than a Black Norwegian Elkhound?	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Cane Corso and a Black Norwegian Elkhound. Which breed costs more?	$1500-$2000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Black Norwegian Elkhound?	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare training requirements.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare alertness levels.	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Cane Corso and a Black Norwegian Elkhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Alert Intelligent Strong Willed Proud Robust
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound?	Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound?	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound social needs comparison:	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound?	Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Black Norwegian Elkhound rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Black Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	Apartment-friendly dog the Black Norwegian Elkhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare adaptability levels.	Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Cane Corso or Black Norwegian Elkhound?	Cane Corso dogs 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.

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare biting tendencies.	Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Black Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Black Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Black Norwegian Elkhound: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Black Norwegian Elkhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Cane Corso and a Black Norwegian Elkhound. Which breed is healthier?	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound?	Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Black Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Cystinuria Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Fanconi Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Obesity Renal Failure

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare activity levels.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Cane Corso or Black Norwegian Elkhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Cane Corso or Black Norwegian Elkhound?	Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Black Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Cane Corso and Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Black Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Black Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Black Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Cane Corso and a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare fur types.	Dense	Double
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Cane Corso or Black Norwegian Elkhound? Do Cane Corso dogs shed more than Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs?	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Cane Corso or Black Norwegian Elkhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Cane Corso or Black Norwegian Elkhound?	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Cane Corso or Black Norwegian Elkhound? Can a Cane Corso and a Black Norwegian Elkhound be friends? Do Cane Corso dogs get along with Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs?	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound?	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Black Norwegian Elkhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Black Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare service capabilities.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Black Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Cane Corso or a Black Norwegian Elkhound? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Cane Corso and Black Norwegian Elkhound. Which has stronger military background?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Cane Corso and Black Norwegian Elkhound. Which has larger litters?	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Cane Corso and Black Norwegian Elkhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Cane Corso and Black Norwegian Elkhound. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Cane Corso vs Black Norwegian Elkhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Cane Corso and Black Norwegian Elkhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Cane Corso and Black Norwegian Elkhound. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Cane Corso and Black Norwegian Elkhound. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club	No data available

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