English Setter vs Norwegian Elkhound
Compare the English Setter to the Norwegian Elkhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Setters and Norwegian Elkhounds.
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
19-20 Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
45-57 Pounds
Intelligence
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Norway
Origin Year
1825 AD
-4000 BC
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
-20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
21 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
English Setter
Norwegian Elkhound
