Deutsche Bracke vs Jämthund vs Black Norwegian Elkhound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Deutsche Bracke	Jämthund	Black Norwegian Elkhound
Origins	Germany	Sweden	Norway
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	267	301	548
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Other Names	German Bracke, Olper Bracke, Westphalian Bracke, German Hound	Swedish Elkhound	Norsk Elghund Sort, Norsk Elghund Black, Black Elkhound, Norwegian Moose Dog (black)
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	No set
Price	$400-$600	$1000-$2000	$500-$700

General Appearance - Deutsche Bracke vs Jämthund vs Black Norwegian Elkhound

Size	Medium	Large Medium	Medium
Weight	10-18 kg	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-30 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-30 kg)	Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	14 kg	Male: 57.5 pounds (26.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	16-21 inches (40–53 cm)	22–26 inches (57–65 cm)	Male: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Avg. Height	18.5 inches (40–53 cm)	24 inches (61 cm)	Male: 20 inches (50.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (48.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Deutsche Bracke vs Jämthund vs Black Norwegian Elkhound

Coat	Dense Hard	Thick Luxurious Fluffy	Double
Colors	Yellow Red White Black	Grey Dark Grey Light Grey	Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Deutsche Bracke requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Jämthund requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Black Norwegian Elkhound requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Deutsche Brackes shed none to minimal.	Jämthunds shed moderately.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are low shedders.

Characteristics - Deutsche Bracke vs Jämthund vs Black Norwegian Elkhound

Temperament	Energetic Elegant Submissive Playful Intelligent Versatile Obedient	Loyal Energetic Independent Active Calm Daring	Alert Intelligent Robust Proud Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Deutsche Bracke is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Jämthund is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Black Norwegian Elkhound's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Deutsche Brackes are very easy to train.	Jämthunds are quite easy to train.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Deutsche Bracke is a highly playful breed.	The Jämthund is a playful breed.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Deutsche Brackes have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Jämthunds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Deutsche Brackes are highly affectionate dogs.	Jämthunds are highly affectionate dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Deutsche Brackes are a social breed.	Jämthunds are kinda antisocial.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Deutsche Bracke is a vocal breed.	High: The Jämthund is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Black Norwegian Elkhound rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Deutsche Brackes are one of the best watchdogs.	Jämthunds are good watchdogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Deutsche Brackes are extremely protective guard dogs.	Jämthunds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Deutsche Bracke has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Jämthund has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Black Norwegian Elkhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Deutsche Brackes have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Jämthunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Deutsche Brackes have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Jämthunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Deutsche Brackes have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Jämthunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Deutsche Brackes are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Jämthunds are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Deutsche Brackes adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Jämthunds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Deutsche Brackes do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Jämthunds handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Deutsche Bracke vs Jämthund vs Black Norwegian Elkhound

Stranger Friendly	Deutsche Brackes are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Jämthunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Deutsche Brackes are very kid-friendly dogs.	Jämthunds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Deutsche Brackes are not cat-friendly dogs.	Jämthunds are average friendly towards cats.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Deutsche Brackes are average friendly towards other dogs.	Jämthunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Deutsche Bracke is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Jämthund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Black Norwegian Elkhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Deutsche Brackes are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Jämthunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Deutsche Brackes do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Jämthunds are generally with other pets.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Deutsche Brackes are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Jämthunds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Black Norwegian Elkhounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Deutsche Bracke breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Jämthund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Black Norwegian Elkhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Deutsche Bracke vs Jämthund vs Black Norwegian Elkhound

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Jämthunds are commonly healthy dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	No set	Diabetes Hearing Issues Heart Disease Hip Dysplasia Liver Issues Obesity Skin Allergies	Cystinuria Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Fanconi Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Obesity Renal Failure
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Deutsche Brackes are high energy dogs.	Jämthunds are high energy dogs.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Deutsche Brackes need a lot of exercises.	Jämthunds have an average exercise need.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Deutsche Brackes don't need too much sleep.	Jämthunds don't need too much sleep.	Black Norwegian Elkhounds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Jämthund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Black Norwegian Elkhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Deutsche Bracke has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Jämthund has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Black Norwegian Elkhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Deutsche Bracke is an average drooler.	The Jämthund drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Black Norwegian Elkhound is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Deutsche Bracke vs Jämthund vs Black Norwegian Elkhound

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	5-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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