Groenendael vs Norwegian Elkhound
Compare the Groenendael to the Norwegian Elkhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Norwegian Elkhounds.
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
19-20 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
45-57 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Origin Country
Belgium
Norway
Origin Year
1890 AD
-4000 BC
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
-20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
12-15 Years
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Groenendael
Norwegian Elkhound
