Norwegian Elkhound vs Presa Canario
Compare the Norwegian Elkhound to the Presa Canario. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norwegian Elkhounds and Presa Canarios.
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
19-20 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
45-57 Pounds
85-145 Pounds
Intelligence
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Origin Country
Norway
Spain
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1600 AD
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-20-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Energy Level
High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Norwegian Elkhound
Presa Canario
