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Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Australischer Kelpie or Entelbucher Cattle Dog or Karelsk Björnhund? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Kelpie Entlebucher Mountain Dog Karelian Bear Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Australischer Kelpie
Barb
Kelpie
Australian Sheepdog
Entelbucher Cattle Dog
Entlebucher
Entlebucher Sennenhund
Karelsk Björnhund
Karjalankarhukoira
KBD
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Entlebucher Mountain Dog? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog weight comparison:
25-45 pounds (11-20 kg) 55-66 pounds (25-30 kg) 44-50 pounds (20-23 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
35 pounds (15.5 kg) 60.5 pounds (27.5 kg) 47 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog height comparison:
17-20 inches (43-51 cm) 19-20 inches (48-51 cm) 19-23 inches (48-58 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
18.5 inches (47 cm) 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) 21 inches (53 cm)

Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $1000-$1200 $1000-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Frequent: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is easier than average to get.
Average: The Karelian Bear Dog is a commonly available dog breed.

Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog trainability comparison.
Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Robust
Eager
Independent
Agile
Loyal
Devoted
Selfish
Confidence
Independent
Loyal
Territorial
Tenacious
Brave
Cautious
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog?
Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Karelian Bear Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog social needs comparison:
Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog playfulness comparison:
The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed.
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The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a playful breed.
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The Karelian Bear Dog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog?
Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks.
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Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Karelian Bear Dog barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Karelian Bear Dog breed in the home.

Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs 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.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Entlebucher Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Karelian Bear Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Karelian Bear Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog mouthiness comparison:
Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog?
Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Karelian Bear Dogs tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Collie Eye Anomaly
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Skin Irritation
Dry Skin
Obesity
Dental Problems
Pituitary Dwarfism
Baldness
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Karelian Bear Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Kelpie, Entlebucher Mountain Dog and Karelian Bear Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Entlebucher Mountain Dog: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Karelian Bear Dog: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Karelian Bear Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog energy level comparison:
Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Karelian Bear Dog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog coat comparison:
Double Shiny Dense
Colors
What are the original Australian Kelpie, Entlebucher Mountain Dog and Karelian Bear Dog color?
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Chocolate
Black
Tan
White
Yellow
Black
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Entlebucher Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Advanced: The Karelian Bear Dog requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or {name3 shedding:
Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Karelian Bear Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog?

Medium

The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Karelian Bear Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Karelian Bear Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog?
Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog?
Yes
Australian Kelpie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Entlebucher Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Entlebucher Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Karelian Bear Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.
Entlebucher Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Karelian Bear Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.

Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Kelpie or Entlebucher Mountain Dog or Karelian Bear Dog? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog?

Not really

Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Karelian Bear Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Australian Kelpie and Entlebucher Mountain Dog and Karelian Bear Dog have?
4-7 puppies 7-8 puppies 4-8 puppies

Australian Kelpie vs Entlebucher Mountain Dog vs Karelian Bear Dog Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Foundation Stock Service
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