Norwegian Elkhound vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Norwegian Elkhounds to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Height
19-20 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
45-57 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
Norway
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1819 AD
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-20-70 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-15 Years
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Norwegian Elkhound
Jack Russell Terrier
