Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Comparison – Which dog is better Gra Norsk Elghund or Cu Faoil?

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Name	Norwegian Elkhound	Irish Wolfhound
Origins	Norway	Ireland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	91	73
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Norwegian Elkhound and Irish Wolfhound. 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	Cu Faoil
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Norwegian Elkhound and an Irish Wolfhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Giant
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Norwegian Elkhound and an Irish Wolfhound. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norwegian Elkhound or Irish Wolfhound? Is a Norwegian Elkhound taller than an Irish Wolfhound?	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)

Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Norwegian Elkhound and an Irish Wolfhound. Which breed costs more?	$500-$700	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Norwegian Elkhound or Irish Wolfhound?	Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? 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 an Irish Wolfhound? Compare training requirements.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite 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 an Irish Wolfhound? Compare alertness levels.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Norwegian Elkhound and an Irish Wolfhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Irish Wolfhound?	High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound social needs comparison:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Irish Wolfhound?	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound? Which can be better for hunting?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Irish Wolfhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. 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 Irish Wolfhound? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? 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.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? 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 average to cold weather conditions The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Norwegian Elkhound and an Irish Wolfhound. 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.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound?	Average The Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Irish Wolfhound 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 Irish Wolfhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt

Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare activity levels.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norwegian Elkhound or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Norwegian Elkhound or Irish Wolfhound?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? 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 Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Norwegian Elkhound and Irish Wolfhound? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray White Silver	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare drooling amounts.	The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Norwegian Elkhound and an Irish Wolfhound? Compare fur types.	Dense	Wiry Rough
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Norwegian Elkhound or Irish Wolfhound? Do Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed more than Irish Wolfhound dogs?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Norwegian Elkhound or an Irish Wolfhound? Compare kid-friendliness.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound 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.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Wolfhound 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 Irish Wolfhound?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Irish Wolfhound? Can a Norwegian Elkhound and an Irish Wolfhound be friends? Do Norwegian Elkhound dogs get along with Irish Wolfhound dogs?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound?	Yes Norwegian Elkhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Wolfhound 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.	No Irish Wolfhound 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.	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Irish Wolfhound As a Working Dog Comparison

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

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Norwegian Elkhound and Irish Wolfhound. Which has larger litters?	5-10 puppies	3-4 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Norwegian Elkhound and Irish Wolfhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Norwegian Elkhound and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Irish Wolfhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Norwegian Elkhound and Irish Wolfhound. 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 1897 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Norwegian Elkhound and Irish Wolfhound. 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 Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Norwegian Elkhound and Irish Wolfhound. Which is more widely recognized?	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 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America

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