Pekingese vs Black Norwegian Elkhound
Compare the Pekingese to the Black Norwegian Elkhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Black Norwegian Elkhounds.
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
19-21 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
40-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Origin Country
China
Norway
Origin Year
-20 BC
-5000 BC
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Energy Level
Low to Medium
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None
Low
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Pekingese
Black Norwegian Elkhound
