Comparison: Jämthund and Norwegian Elkhound Grey

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

	Jämthund	Norwegian Elkhound Grey
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	Squarely built, compact spitz with tail tightly curled over the back Grey coat with black-tipped hairs, lighter harness marking and dark mask Erect, pointed ears
Coat	Close but not flat topcoat, short soft light undercoat; lighter and darker grey with light markings on muzzle, throat, chest and legs.	Medium length, thick, coarse and abundant outer coat without curls over a soft undercoat; grey in various shades with black tips, paler on chest, belly and legs.
Purpose	Swedish hunting dog for elk, bear and boar that holds game at bay by barking.	Norwegian elk hunter that tracks and bays moose; also kept as a guard and companion.

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