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Name	Norwegian Elkhound	Jämthund	Finnish Spitz
Origins	Norway	Sweden	Finland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Gra Norsk Elghund Gray Norwegian Elkhound Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira Norsk Elghund Norwegian Moose Dog Small Grey Elk Dog Elkhound	Swedish Elkhound	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	Large	Large Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Jämthund? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz weight comparison:	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-30 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-30 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)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26.5 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz height comparison:	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	22–26 inches (57–65 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)	24 inches (61 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)

Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$500-$700	$1000-$2000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.	Average: The Jämthund is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz intelligence:	Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Jämthund is an excellent dog breed. 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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Trainability Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz trainability comparison.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Jämthund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Jämthund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Jämthund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold	Active Independent Energetic Loyal Calm Daring	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Jämthund dogs are less 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 Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz?	High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Jämthund dogs are highly affectionate dogs. 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 Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz social needs comparison:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Jämthund dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Elkhound is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Jämthund 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 Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Jämthund dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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 Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz playfulness comparison:	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Jämthund is a playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz?	A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Jämthund 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	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 Jämthund breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Jämthund dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Jämthund dogs handle alone time quite well.	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 Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Jämthund 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Jämthund has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz mouthiness comparison:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Jämthund dogs have a higher than 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.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz?	The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Jämthunds are commonly healthy dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Skin Allergies Obesity Liver Issues Hearing Issues	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Norwegian Elkhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Jämthund should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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).
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Life Expectancy Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Norwegian Elkhound, Jämthund and Finnish Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Jämthund: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz?	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 Jämthund 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.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz energy level comparison:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Jämthund 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 Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Jämthund dogs have an average exercise need.	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Jämthund 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 Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Jämthund has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz coat comparison:	Dense	Fluffy Thick Luxurious	Dense Thick Double
Colors What are the original Norwegian Elkhound, Jämthund and Finnish Spitz color?	Black Gray White Silver	Grey Dark Grey Light Grey	Red Gold
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz grooming comparison:	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Jämthund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or {name3 shedding:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Jämthund dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No 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, Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz?	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Jämthund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	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. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Jämthund 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 Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Jämthund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Jämthund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Jämthund 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 Jämthund or Finnish Spitz?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Jämthund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz?	Yes Norwegian Elkhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Jämthund 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.	No Jämthund 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.	Jämthunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz 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: Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund or Finnish Spitz? 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz?	Not really Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Jämthund 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.
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.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz 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 Norwegian Elkhound and Jämthund and Finnish Spitz have?	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-6 puppies
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund vs Finnish Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	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	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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