Keeshond vs Norwegian Elkhound
Compare the Keeshond to the Norwegian Elkhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Keeshonden and Norwegian Elkhounds.
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-18 Inches
19-20 Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
45-57 Pounds
Intelligence
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Origin Country
Netherlands
Norway
Origin Year
1400 AD
-4000 BC
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-15-75 °F
-20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Keeshond
Norwegian Elkhound
