Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Comparison – Which dog is better Gra Norsk Elghund or Husky?

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Name	Norwegian Elkhound	Alaskan Husky
Origins	Norway	United States
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Norwegian Elkhound and Alaskan Husky. What other names are these breeds known by?	Gra Norsk Elghund Gray Norwegian Elkhound Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira Norsk Elghund Norwegian Moose Dog Small Grey Elk Dog Elkhound	Husky
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Norwegian Elkhound and an Alaskan Husky. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Norwegian Elkhound and an Alaskan Husky. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norwegian Elkhound or Alaskan Husky? Is a Norwegian Elkhound taller than an Alaskan Husky?	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Norwegian Elkhound and an Alaskan Husky. Which breed costs more?	$500-$700	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Norwegian Elkhound or Alaskan Husky?	Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound 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.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare training requirements.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare alertness levels.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare territorial behaviors.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Norwegian Elkhound and an Alaskan Husky. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky?	High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky social needs comparison:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Alaskan Husky 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 Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky?	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky? Which can be better for hunting?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare living space needs.	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky 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 Norwegian Elkhound and an Alaskan Husky. Which breed is healthier?	The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Alaskan Huskys 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: Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky?	Average The Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Alaskan Husky 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: Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky health problems comparison:	No data available	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Norwegian Elkhound and Alaskan Husky? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray White Silver	Black Gray White Blonde Orange
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare drooling amounts.	The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Norwegian Elkhound and an Alaskan Husky? Compare fur types.	Dense	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Norwegian Elkhound or Alaskan Husky? Do Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed more than Alaskan Husky dogs?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Good With Comparison

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? 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.
Most Popular Service Dog Breeds
Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? 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 Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? 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 Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? 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 Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Alaskan Husky? 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 Norwegian Elkhound and Alaskan Husky. 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.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Norwegian Elkhound and Alaskan Husky. Which has larger litters?	5-10 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Norwegian Elkhound and Alaskan Husky breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Norwegian Elkhound and Alaskan Husky. 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.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Alaskan Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Norwegian Elkhound and Alaskan Husky. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Norwegian Elkhound and Alaskan Husky. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Norwegian Elkhound and Alaskan Husky. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc.

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