Norwegian Elkhound vs Schipperke
Compare the Norwegian Elkhound to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Norwegian Elkhounds and Schipperkes.
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
19-20 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
45-57 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Origin Country
Norway
Belgium
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1880 AD
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-20-70 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Norwegian Elkhound
Schipperke
