Norwegian Elkhound vs Kishu Ken
Compare the Norwegian Elkhound to the Kishu Ken. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norwegian Elkhounds and Kishu Kens.
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Height
19-20 Inches
18-21 Inches
Weight
45-57 Pounds
30-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Origin Country
Norway
Japan
Origin Year
-4000 BC
-1000 BC
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-20-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
11-13 Years
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Norwegian Elkhound
Kishu Ken
