Comparison: Jämthund and Norwegian Elkhound Black

Jämthund and Norwegian Elkhound Black are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

	Jämthund	Norwegian Elkhound Black
FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Sweden	Norway
Category	Large	Medium
Recognition features	Large, rectangular, clean-cut spitz in light and dark grey with pale markings High-set erect ears and a tail carried low in a loose curl Close-lying topcoat with soft undercoat	Smaller than the grey elkhound, shining black coat lying rather close Erect pointed ears and a tail curled over the back At most a little white on chest and feet
Coat	Close but not flat topcoat, short soft light undercoat; lighter and darker grey with light markings on muzzle, throat, chest and legs.	Dense and rough but lying close to the body, with a soft, woolly black undercoat; shining black, a little white on chest and feet tolerated.
Purpose	Swedish hunting dog for elk, bear and boar that holds game at bay by barking.	The black Norwegian elkhound, a hound for elk hunting; also a guard and companion.

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