Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Comparison – Which dog is better Gra Norsk Elghund or Finnish Hunting Dog?

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Name	Norwegian Elkhound	Finnish Spitz
Origins	Norway	Finland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz. 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	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Norwegian Elkhound and a Finnish Spitz. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Norwegian Elkhound and a Finnish Spitz. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz? Is a Norwegian Elkhound taller than a Finnish Spitz?	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? 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.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? Compare training requirements.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? Compare alertness levels.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? Compare territorial behaviors.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Norwegian Elkhound and a Finnish Spitz. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?	High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz? Which can be better for hunting?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Spitz 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? 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 Finnish Spitz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? Compare adaptability levels.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Norwegian Elkhound or Finnish Spitz?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Finnish Spitz 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.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? 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 Finnish Spitz 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 a Finnish Spitz. 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.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz?	Average The Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:	No data available	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? 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.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Finnish Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? 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 Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? 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 a Finnish Spitz? 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 a Finnish Spitz? 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 a Finnish Spitz? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Norwegian Elkhound or a Finnish Spitz? 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 Finnish Spitz. 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 Finnish Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz. Which has larger litters?	5-10 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz. 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 Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz. Which groups are they in?	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.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz. Which is more widely recognized?	No data available	American Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club

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