Norwegian Elkhound vs Pumi
Compare the Norwegian Elkhound to the Pumi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norwegian Elkhounds and Pumik.
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-20 Inches
15-19 Inches
Weight
45-57 Pounds
22-29 Pounds
Intelligence
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Origin Country
Norway
Hungary
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1935 AD
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-20-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Norwegian Elkhound
Pumi
