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Name	Swedish Vallhund	Norwegian Elkhound	Jämthund
Origins	Sweden	Norway	Sweden
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Västgötaspets	Gra Norsk Elghund Gray Norwegian Elkhound Harmaa Norjanhirvikoira Norsk Elghund Norwegian Moose Dog Small Grey Elk Dog Elkhound	Swedish Elkhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund? Which is the smallest dog, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund?	Medium	Large	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Norwegian Elkhound? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund weight comparison:	25-35 pounds (11-15 kg)	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)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13 kg)	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)
Height Which is taller, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund height comparison:	12-16 inches (30-40 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	22–26 inches (57–65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	14 inches (35 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)	24 inches (61 cm)

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund? Which is more expensive?	$500-$600	$500-$700	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund?	Frequent: The Swedish Vallhund is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Norwegian Elkhound is quite easy to get.	Average: The Jämthund is a commonly available dog breed.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Norwegian Elkhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Jämthund is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund trainability comparison.	Swedish Vallhund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	Jämthund dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Jämthund dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average defenders. See more.	Jämthund dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Alert Friendly Fearless Watchful	Playful Alert Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed Bold	Active Independent Energetic Loyal Calm Daring
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Swedish Vallhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Jämthund dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund?	High: Swedish Vallhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	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.
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Social Needs Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund social needs comparison:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are a social breed. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Jämthund dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Swedish Vallhund dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	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.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Swedish Vallhund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund playfulness comparison:	Average: Swedish Vallhunds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Jämthund is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund?	Average to High: The Swedish Vallhund is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Norwegian Elkhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Jämthund 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 Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund?	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 Swedish Vallhund 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 Norwegian Elkhound indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Jämthund breed.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Swedish Vallhund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund?	Swedish Vallhund 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.	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.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund?	Swedish Vallhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Heart Problems Retinal Dysplasia Skin Allergies Spina Befida	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Skin Allergies Obesity Liver Issues Hearing Issues
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Swedish Vallhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	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).
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Life Expectancy Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund lifespan comparison. How long do Swedish Vallhund, Norwegian Elkhound and Jämthund breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Swedish Vallhund: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Norwegian Elkhound: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Jämthund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Swedish Vallhund can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund?	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food daily, divided into two meals.	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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Swedish Vallhund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	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.
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Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund coat comparison:	Thick	Dense	Fluffy Thick Luxurious
Colors What are the original Swedish Vallhund, Norwegian Elkhound and Jämthund color?	Black Gray Red Blue White	Black Gray White Silver	Grey Dark Grey Light Grey
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund? Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund grooming comparison:	Average: The Swedish Vallhund requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Jämthund requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund? Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or {name3 shedding:	Swedish Vallhund dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs shed above average. See more.	Jämthund 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: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund?	Medium ⏺ The Swedish Vallhund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Jämthund has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Swedish Vallhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	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.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are generally with other pets.	Jämthund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund? Which dog is more friendly?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Jämthund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Jämthund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Jämthund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund?	Swedish Vallhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Norwegian Elkhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Jämthund dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund?	Yes Swedish Vallhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	Yes Swedish Vallhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Jämthund is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Swedish Vallhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Jämthunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund 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: Swedish Vallhund or Norwegian Elkhound or Jämthund? 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.
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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: Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund?	Not really Swedish Vallhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	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.
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.

Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund 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 Swedish Vallhund and Norwegian Elkhound and Jämthund have?	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Swedish Vallhund vs Norwegian Elkhound vs Jämthund Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1913 as a Hound breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available	No data available

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