Norwegian Elkhound vs Jamthund
Compare the Norwegian Elkhound to the Jamthund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norwegian Elkhounds and Jamthunds.
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Height
19-20 Inches
20-26 Inches
Weight
45-57 Pounds
50-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Origin Country
Norway
Sweden
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1946 AD
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-20-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Norwegian Elkhound
Jamthund