Norwegian Elkhound vs Eurasier
Compare the Norwegian Elkhound to the Eurasier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norwegian Elkhounds and Eurasiers.
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-20 Inches
18-24 Inches
Weight
45-57 Pounds
39-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Origin Country
Norway
Germany
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1960 AD
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-20-70 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Norwegian Elkhound
Eurasier
