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Name	Lowchen	Norwegian Lundehund	Norwegian Elkhound
Origins	Spain Germany France Netherlands	Norway	Norway
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Group	Companion Dogs	Guard Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	169	190	91
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little Lion Little Lion Dog Petit Chien Lion Lowchen	Lundehund Norwegian Puffin Dog Norsk Lundehund	Gra Norsk Elghund Gray Norwegian Elkhound Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira Norsk Elghund Norwegian Moose Dog Small Grey Elk Dog Elkhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Which is the smallest dog, Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Small	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Lundehund? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound weight comparison:	Male: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)	13-20 pounds (6-9 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: 15.5 pounds (7 kg), Female: 13 pounds (6 kg)	16.5 pounds (7.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound height comparison:	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)	12-15.5 inches (31-39 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: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	12-15.5 inches (35 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Which is more expensive?	$5000-$8000	$400-$600	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Frequent: The Lowchen is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Norwegian Lundehund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound trainability comparison.	Lowchen dogs are easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Lowchen dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Lowchen dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average defenders. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Happy Friendly Familiar	Energetic Protective Alert Loyal	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Lowchen dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	High: Lowchen dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. 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 Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound social needs comparison:	Lowchen dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are a social breed. 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?	Lowchen dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Lowchens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Norwegian Lundehund is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	A lot: Lowchen is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Norwegian Lundehund rarely barks. 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Very house-friendly dog the Lowchen breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Norwegian Lundehund breed.	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

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Lowchen dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Lowchen dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Norwegian Lundehund 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.

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lowchen bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Norwegian Lundehund bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Norwegian Lundehund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound mouthiness comparison:	Lowchen dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs have an 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.

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	Lowchens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Norwegian Lundehund 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound health problems comparison:	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Lundehund Syndrome	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Lowchen should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Norwegian Lundehund 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.
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Life Expectancy Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound lifespan comparison. How long do Lowchen, Norwegian Lundehund and Norwegian Elkhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Lowchen: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Lundehund: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	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 cold weather The Norwegian Lundehund 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.

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound energy level comparison:	Lowchen dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Lowchen dogs have an average exercise need.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs need a lot of exercises.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Lowchen dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Lowchen has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Lundehund has an average risk for obesity. 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

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound coat comparison:	Dense Silky Wavy Harsh	Dense	Dense
Colors What are the original Lowchen, Norwegian Lundehund and Norwegian Elkhound color?	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown Grey	Black Gray White Brown Yellow Reddish	Black Gray White Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Lundehund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or {name3 shedding:	Lowchen dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs shed moderately. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Lundehund has an average 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 Lowchen is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Norwegian Lundehund 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.

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Lowchen dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Lowchen dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Lundehund 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
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Lowchen dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Lowchen dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound?	Lowchen dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Norwegian Lundehund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	Yes Lowchen dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Norwegian Lundehund 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 Lowchen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Norwegian Lundehund 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?	Lowchens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norwegian Lundehunds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund 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. See more.	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Lowchen or Norwegian Lundehund or Norwegian Elkhound? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound?	Not really Lowchen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Norwegian Lundehund 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.
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. See more.	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.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Lowchen and Norwegian Lundehund and Norwegian Elkhound have?	3-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Lowchen vs Norwegian Lundehund vs Norwegian Elkhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.
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 Hunting 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?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	No data available

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