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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Gra Norsk Elghund or Altdanischer Huhnerhund or Bobtail? Find the right dog for you

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Name Norwegian Elkhound Old Danish Pointer Old English Sheepdog
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Group Hunting Dogs Hunting Dogs Pastoral / Herding 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
Altdanischer Huhnerhund
Old Danish Bird Dog
Old Danish Pointing Dog
Gammel Dansk Honsehund
Bobtail
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Which is the smallest dog, Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
Large Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old Danish Pointer? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog weight comparison:
Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 66-77 pounds (30-35 kg), Female: 57-68 pounds (25-30 kg) Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 71.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (27.5 kg) Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog height comparison:
Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 22.5 inches (57 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm)

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $800-$1000 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.
Average: The Old Danish Pointer is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog intelligence:
Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Old Danish Pointer is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog trainability comparison.
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs are very easy to train.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs are average defenders.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Strong
Willed
Bold
Intelligent
Loyal
Calm
Brave
Resolute
Playful
Funny
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Sociable
Adaptable
Bubbly
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Old English Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog?
High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Old Danish Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog social needs comparison:
Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog playfulness comparison:
Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Old Danish Pointer is a highly playful breed.
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The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog?
A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Old Danish Pointer barks occasionally.
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Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
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 Old Danish Pointer 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 Old English Sheepdog indoors.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog 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.
Old Danish Pointer dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Old Danish Pointer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Old Danish Pointer bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.
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.

Low 🔽

The Old Danish Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog mouthiness comparison:
Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog?
The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Old Danish Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog health problems comparison:
No data available No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Deafness
Entropion
Diabetes
Heat Intolerance
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 Old Danish Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog lifespan comparison. How long do Norwegian Elkhound, Old Danish Pointer and Old English Sheepdog 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 Old Danish Pointer: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog?
Prefers cold weather
The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Old English Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog energy level comparison:
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Old Danish Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep.
Old Danish Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Old Danish Pointer has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog coat comparison:
Dense Dense
Smooth
Waterproof
Shaggy
Double
Colors
What are the original Norwegian Elkhound, Old Danish Pointer and Old English Sheepdog color?
Black
Gray
White
Silver
White & Brown Gray
Blue
White
Grizzle
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog grooming comparison:
Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Old Danish Pointer requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or {name3 shedding:
Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average.
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Old Danish Pointer dogs shed moderately.
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Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog?

Medium

The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Old Danish Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Old English Sheepdog 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.
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The Old Danish Pointer is an average drooler.
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The Old English Sheepdog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are generally with other pets.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Which dog is more friendly?
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog?
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Old Danish Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Old English Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog?
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Old Danish Pointer dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Old English Sheepdog 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
Old Danish Pointer is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Old English Sheepdog 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.
Old Danish Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Norwegian Elkhound or Old Danish Pointer or Old English Sheepdog? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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: Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog?

Not really

Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Old Danish Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Norwegian Elkhound and Old Danish Pointer and Old English Sheepdog have?
5-10 puppies 4-6 puppies 5-8 puppies

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old Danish Pointer vs Old English Sheepdog 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 1888 as a Herding 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. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available 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

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