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Compare Norwegian Elkhound and Samoyed. Which is better: Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund?
Name | Norwegian Elkhound | Samoyed | Swedish Lapphund |
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Origins | Norway | Russia | Sweden |
Group | Hunting Dogs | Sled Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 91 | 57 | 328 |
Reviews | 2 | 16 | 1 |
User Ratings |
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 |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya | Svensk Lapphund |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? Which is the smallest dog, Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | Large | Medium | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Samoyed? Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund weight comparison: | Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) | Male: 40-44 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 35-44 pounds (16–18 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | Male: 42 pounds (18–20 kg), Female: 39.5 pounds (16–18 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund height comparison: | Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) | Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) | Male: 18-20 inches (45-51 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm) | Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) | Male: 19 inches (48 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm) |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? Which is more expensive? | $500-$700 | $1200-$1500 | $400-$600 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. | Average: The Swedish Lapphund is a commonly available dog breed. |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund intelligence: | Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. | Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Trainability
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund trainability comparison. | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are good watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. | Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
Alert Affectionate Lively Kind Trainable Versatile |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Swedish Lapphund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund? | High: Norwegian Elkhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Swedish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund social needs comparison: | Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are a social breed. |
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. | The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. | The wanderlust potential of the Swedish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. |
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. | Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Their prey drive is low. |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund playfulness comparison: | Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Swedish Lapphund is a highly playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund? | A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. | A lot: Swedish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | 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 Samoyed indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Swedish Lapphund breed in the home. |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund 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. | Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Swedish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Samoyed 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. | Swedish Lapphund 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 Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Norwegian Elkhound bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Swedish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary. |
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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 Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Swedish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund mouthiness comparison: | Norwegian Elkhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund? | The Norwegian Elkhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Swedish Lapphunds tend to have a lot and frequent health issues. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund health problems comparison: | No data available | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis |
Allergies Ear Infections Eye Infections |
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. |
Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Swedish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Life Expectancy
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund lifespan comparison. How long do Norwegian Elkhound, Samoyed and Swedish Lapphund 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 Samoyed: 13 years |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Swedish Lapphund: 11 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund? | Prefers cold weather The Norwegian Elkhound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Lapphund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund?
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund energy level comparison: | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are high-energy dogs. | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. | Swedish Lapphund dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Norwegian Elkhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Swedish Lapphund dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | Norwegian Elkhound dogs don't need too much sleep. | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | 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. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Norwegian Elkhound's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Swedish Lapphund has an average risk for obesity. |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund coat comparison: | Dense | Dense | Fluffy |
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Colors
What are the original Norwegian Elkhound, Samoyed and Swedish Lapphund color? |
Black Gray White Silver | Cream White Biscuit |
Black White Brown |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund grooming comparison: | Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The Swedish Lapphund requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or {name3 shedding: | Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Hypoallergenic
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | Yes See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund? | Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Swedish Lapphund 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. | The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Swedish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets. | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? Which dog is more friendly? | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Norwegian Elkhound or Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? | Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Swedish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund? |
Yes Norwegian Elkhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Swedish Lapphund 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 Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Swedish Lapphund 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. | Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Swedish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | 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 Samoyed or Swedish Lapphund? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
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 Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund? | Not really Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Swedish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
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 Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Norwegian Elkhound and Samoyed and Swedish Lapphund have? | 5-10 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed vs Swedish Lapphund Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? | 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 Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
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