Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Comparison – Which dog is better Suomenlapinkoira or Gra Norsk Elghund?

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Name	Finnish Lapphund	Norwegian Elkhound
Origins	Finland	Norway
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Elkhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira	Gra Norsk Elghund Gray Norwegian Elkhound Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira Norsk Elghund Norwegian Moose Dog Small Grey Elk Dog Elkhound
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Finnish Lapphund and a Norwegian Elkhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Finnish Lapphund and a Norwegian Elkhound. Which breed is heavier?	37-42 pounds (17-19 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?	39.5 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound? Is a Finnish Lapphund taller than a Norwegian Elkhound?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 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?	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Finnish Lapphund and a Norwegian Elkhound. Which breed costs more?	$600-$800	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare training requirements.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare alertness levels.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Finnish Lapphund and a Norwegian Elkhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound social needs comparison:	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	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 Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	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

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare play drive and energy.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare living space needs.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Norwegian Elkhound indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare adaptability levels.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound?	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Finnish Lapphund and a Norwegian Elkhound. Which breed is healthier?	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare activity levels.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Elkhound? Compare breed colors.	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde	Black Gray White Silver
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Finnish Lapphund and a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare fur types.	Fluffy	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound? Do Finnish Lapphund dogs shed more than Norwegian Elkhound dogs?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or Norwegian Elkhound? Can a Finnish Lapphund and a Norwegian Elkhound be friends? Do Finnish Lapphund dogs get along with Norwegian Elkhound dogs?	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Norwegian Elkhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Finnish Lapphund or a 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 Finnish Lapphund or a 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 Finnish Lapphund or a 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 Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Finnish Lapphund or a Norwegian Elkhound? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really 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 Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Elkhound. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Elkhound. Which has larger litters?	2-9 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Elkhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Finnish Lapphund and 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.

Finnish Lapphund vs Norwegian Elkhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Elkhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Elkhound. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders 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 Finnish Lapphund and Norwegian Elkhound. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	No data available

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