Doberman Pinscher vs Black Norwegian Elkhound
Compare Doberman Pinschers to Black Norwegian Elkhounds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
19-21 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Origin Country
Germany
Norway
Origin Year
1890 AD
-5000 BC
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Doberman Pinscher
Black Norwegian Elkhound
