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Compare Jämthund and Siberian Husky. Which is better: Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound?
Name | Jämthund | Siberian Husky | Norwegian Elkhound |
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Origins | Sweden | Russia | Norway |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Sled Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 301 | 12 | 91 |
Reviews | 2 | 7 | 2 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? | Swedish Elkhound |
Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha |
Gra Norsk Elghund Gray Norwegian Elkhound Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira Norsk Elghund Norwegian Moose Dog Small Grey Elk Dog Elkhound |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? Which is the smallest dog, Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | Large Medium | Medium | Large |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound weight comparison: | Male: 50-65 pounds (23-30 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-30 kg) | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 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: 57.5 pounds (26.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26.5 kg) | Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound height comparison: | 22–26 inches (57–65 cm) | Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 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? | 24 inches (61 cm) | Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) | Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? Which is more expensive? | $1000-$2000 | $700-$1200 | $500-$700 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | Average: The Jämthund is a commonly available dog breed. | Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound intelligence: | Very smart: Jämthund is an excellent dog breed. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. |
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Trainability
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound trainability comparison. | Jämthund dogs are quite easy to train. | Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | Jämthund dogs are good watchdogs. | Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Jämthund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound behavior/temperament comparison: |
Active Independent Energetic Loyal Calm Daring |
Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle |
Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Jämthund dogs are less 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
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound? | Average to High: Jämthund dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound social needs comparison: | Jämthund dogs are kinda antisocial. | Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Jämthund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. | The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Jämthund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Siberian Husky 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. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound playfulness comparison: | The Jämthund is a playful breed. | The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. | Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound? | A lot: Jämthund is a particularly loud breed. | Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. | A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | Not an apartment-friendly dog the Jämthund breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky 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. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Average: Jämthund dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Siberian Husky 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. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | Jämthund 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. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Jämthund bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Moderate ⏺ The Jämthund has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound mouthiness comparison: | Jämthund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound? | Jämthunds are commonly healthy dogs. | The Siberian Husky 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. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Skin Allergies Obesity Liver Issues Hearing Issues |
Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy | No data available |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Rare The Jämthund should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound lifespan comparison. How long do Jämthund, Siberian Husky and Norwegian Elkhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Jämthund: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound? | Prefers cold weather The Jämthund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound?
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound energy level comparison: | Jämthund dogs are high-energy dogs. | Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Jämthund dogs have an average exercise need. | Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | Jämthund dogs don't need too much sleep. | Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound weight gain potential comparison: | Average: The Jämthund has an average risk for obesity. | Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound coat comparison: |
Fluffy Thick Luxurious | Fluffy | Dense |
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Colors
What are the original Jämthund, Siberian Husky and Norwegian Elkhound color? | Grey Dark Grey Light Grey |
Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti |
Black Gray White Silver |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound grooming comparison: | Average: The Jämthund requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? Jämthund or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding: | Jämthund dogs shed moderately. | Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Hypoallergenic
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound? | Medium ⏺ The Jämthund has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Jämthund 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 Siberian Husky is an average drooler. | The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Jämthund dogs are generally with other pets. | Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? Which dog is more friendly? | Jämthund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | Jämthund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | Jämthund dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? | Jämthund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs. | Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound? |
Yes Jämthund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Jämthund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Siberian Husky 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? | Jämthunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people. | Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Jämthund or Siberian Husky or Norwegian Elkhound? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | 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. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog? | 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. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound? | Not really Jämthund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Siberian Husky 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
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog? | 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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Fighting Dog / Military Dog | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can Jämthund and Siberian Husky and Norwegian Elkhound have? | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
Jämthund vs Siberian Husky vs Norwegian Elkhound Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? | No data available |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club | No data available |
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