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Name	Norwegian Elkhound	Old English Sheepdog	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Origins	Norway	England	France Netherlands
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breeds.	Gra Norsk Elghund Gray Norwegian Elkhound Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira Norsk Elghund Norwegian Moose Dog Small Grey Elk Dog Elkhound	Bobtail	Korthals Korthals Griffon
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	50-60 pounds (23-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	55 pounds (25 kg)
Height Which is taller, Norwegian Elkhound or Old English Sheepdog or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon height comparison:	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm)	20-24 inches (50-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm)	22 inches (55 cm)

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$700	$1200-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Norwegian Elkhound or Old English Sheepdog or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is quite easy to get.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Old English Sheepdog 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 Compare training difficulty levels between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which is easiest to train?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which breed is most alert?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which breed is most protective?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Compare temperaments.	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold	Playful Funny Loving Protective Intelligent Sociable Adaptable Bubbly	Intelligent Loyal Gentle Trainable Proud Vigilant
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Old English Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon social needs comparison:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon barks occasionally. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed. See more.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 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.	It is not recommended to keep the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed in the home.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which breed is most flexible?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Norwegian Elkhound or Old English Sheepdog or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 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 Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which uses mouth most during play?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Wirehaired Pointing Griffon bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Wirehaired Pointing Griffon: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which handles climate changes best?	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 Old English Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which has fewer health issues?	The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency 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.	Average The Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Deafness Entropion Diabetes Heat Intolerance	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which breed is most active?	Norwegian Elkhound 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.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norwegian Elkhound or Old English Sheepdog or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Norwegian Elkhound or Old English Sheepdog or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon?	Norwegian Elkhound 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.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which needs most food?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. What colors are available?	Black Gray White Silver	Gray Blue White Grizzle Merle	Gray Brown Chestnut
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which drools least?	The Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	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. See more.	The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Waterproof Shaggy Double	Rough
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	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 Old English Sheepdog or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Norwegian Elkhound or Old English Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:	Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Wirehaired Pointing Griffon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Good With Comparison

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

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which has most military use?	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 English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which has most puppies?	5-10 puppies	5-8 puppies	6-9 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. What's recommended?	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.

Norwegian Elkhound vs Old English Sheepdog vs Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Norwegian Elkhound, Old English Sheepdog, and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Which has most recognition?	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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