Norwegian Elkhound vs Samoyed
Compare the Norwegian Elkhound to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norwegian Elkhounds and Samoyeds.
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
19-20 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
45-57 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Origin Country
Norway
Russia
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1890 AD
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-20-70 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Norwegian Elkhound
Samoyed
