Georgian Shepherd Dog vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Norwegian Elkhound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

"Find similarities and differences between Georgian Shepherd Dog vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Norwegian Elkhound" Compare Georgian Shepherd Dog and Catahoula Leopard Dog. Which is better: Georgian Shepherd Dog or Catahoula Leopard Dog or Norwegian Elkhound?

General Appearance Hair & Care Characteristics Good With Health Factors Reproducibility Show differences only

Name	Georgian Shepherd Dog	Catahoula Leopard Dog	Norwegian Elkhound
Origins	Georgia	United States	Norway
All Dog Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	232	393	91
Reviews	0	2	0
Rate

Other Names	Caucasian Owcharka, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Sage Ghafghazi, Georgian Nagazi, Caucasian Ovtcharka, Circassian Sheep Dog, Russian Caucasian Ovtcharka, Russian Caucasian, Russian Mountain Dog Armenian Khobun Dog, Azerbaijani Shepherd Dog, Kavkaskaia Ovtcharka, Karachay-Balkar pariy, Kavkazskaïa Ovtcharka, Kavkazskaya Ovcharka, Kars (Kafkas) Köpeği, Caucasian Sheepdog, Caucasian Ovcharka	Catahoula Hog Dog, Catahoula Cur, Catahoula Hound	Elkhound, Norsk Elghund, Grå Norsk Elghund, Gray Norwegian Elkhound, Small Grey Elk Dog, Norwegian Moose Dog, Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	No set
Price	$1500-$3000	$300-$500	$500-$700

General Appearance - Georgian Shepherd Dog vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Norwegian Elkhound

Size	Giant	Large Medium	Large
Weight	99-154 pounds (45-70 kg)	55-80 pounds (16-37 kg)	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	126.5 pounds (57.5 kg)	67.5 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	25-28 inches (64-72 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Avg. Height	26.5 inches (68 cm)	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Georgian Shepherd Dog vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Norwegian Elkhound

Coat	Dense Waterproof	Smooth	Dense
Colors	Gray Fawn Tan Pied Brindle White	Blue Brown Red Tricolor Tan Brindle Gray Silver Black	Gray White Silver Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Georgian Shepherd Dog requires a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Georgian Shepherd Dogs shed above average.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are low shedders.	Norwegian Elkhounds shed above average.

Characteristics - Georgian Shepherd Dog vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Norwegian Elkhound

Temperament	Fearless Bold Kind Independent	Alert Energetic Independent Loving Protective Courageous Gentle Intelligent Loyal	Alert Playful Intelligent Bold Loyal Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Georgian Shepherd Dog's has great intelligence.	Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Norwegian Elkhound's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are quite easy to train.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite easy to train.	Norwegian Elkhounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	Georgian Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are kinda antisocial.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Norwegian Elkhounds need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Georgian Shepherd Dog barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks.	High: The Norwegian Elkhound is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are good watchdogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Georgian Shepherd Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Georgian Shepherd Dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Norwegian Elkhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Georgian Shepherd Dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Georgian Shepherd Dogs 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.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Norwegian Elkhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	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.
Adaptability	Georgian Shepherd Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Norwegian Elkhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Georgian Shepherd Dogs handle alone time quite well.	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	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Georgian Shepherd Dog vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Norwegian Elkhound

Stranger Friendly	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Norwegian Elkhounds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhounds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Georgian Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Catahoula Leopard Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are generally with other pets.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are generally with other pets.	Norwegian Elkhounds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Georgian Shepherd Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Catahoula Leopard Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Norwegian Elkhounds 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 Georgian Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Catahoula Leopard Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Norwegian Elkhound 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Georgian Shepherd Dog vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Norwegian Elkhound

Health Issues	Georgian Shepherd Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Bloat Deafness Hip Dysplasia	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	11-13 years	10-12 years
Calculate dog years to human years by breed here
Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Georgian Shepherd Dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Norwegian Elkhounds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Georgian Shepherd Dogs have an average exercise need.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs need a lot of exercises.	Norwegian Elkhounds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Georgian Shepherd Dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Norwegian Elkhounds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	3 to 4.5 cups 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.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Georgian Shepherd Dog breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Georgian Shepherd Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Georgian Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Georgian Shepherd Dog 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 Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Georgian Shepherd Dog vs Catahoula Leopard Dog vs Norwegian Elkhound

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	5-12 puppies	8-12 puppies	5-10 puppies
Dog Name Generator – Find A Perfect Name For Your Puppy

Popular Dog Compares

Despite the best intentions, there may be errors. If you find one, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible. Contact us here.