Border Collie vs Norwegian Elkhound
Compare the Border Collie to the Norwegian Elkhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Norwegian Elkhounds.
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-22 Inches
19-20 Inches
Weight
27-45 Pounds
45-57 Pounds
Intelligence
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Norway
Origin Year
1860 AD
-4000 BC
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Border Collie
Norwegian Elkhound
