Great Pyrenees vs Norwegian Elkhound
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Norwegian Elkhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Norwegian Elkhounds.
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
19-20 Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
45-57 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Origin Country
Spain
Norway
Origin Year
-3000 BC
-4000 BC
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
-20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
Low
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Distracted Easy
Yes
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Norwegian Elkhound
