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Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Comparison - Dog breed selector: Australischer Kelpie or Alsatian wolf dog or Chuksha? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Kelpie German Shepherd Siberian Husky
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Group Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Sled Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Australischer Kelpie
Barb
Kelpie
Australian Sheepdog
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Chuksha
Husky
Icee
Sibe
Chukcha
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky weight comparison:
25-45 pounds (11-20 kg) Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
35 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky height comparison:
17-20 inches (43-51 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm) Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
18.5 inches (47 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)

Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Which is more expensive?
$500-$700 $800-$2000 $700-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.

Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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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 German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky trainability comparison.
Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train.
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German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? 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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German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Robust
Eager
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
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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Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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 German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?
Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky social needs comparison:
Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average.
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German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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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German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Siberian Husky 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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German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Siberian Husky dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky playfulness comparison:
The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed.
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Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?
Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Shepherd indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.

Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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.
German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Siberian Husky 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.

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?
Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Blindness
Cherry Eye
Elbow Dysplasia
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Degenerative Myelopathy
Wobbler's Syndrome
Panosteitis
Hemophilia B
Megaesophagus
Cushing's Syndrome
Lens Luxation
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Chronic Diarrhea
Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Digestive Problems
Hemophilia A
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Lupus
Myasthenia Gravis
Nail Bed Disease
Osteochondrosis
Pannus
Paralysis
Perianal Fistula
Seborrhea
Vitiligo
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Corneal Dystrophy
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.
Rare
The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Kelpie, German Shepherd and Siberian Husky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?
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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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 cold weather
The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky energy level comparison:
Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.

Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky coat comparison:
Double Fuzzy Fluffy
Colors
What are the original Australian Kelpie, German Shepherd and Siberian Husky color?
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Chocolate
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Black
Gray
Red
White
Sable
Agouti
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately.
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German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Siberian Husky dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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 German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?

Medium

The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low 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 German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.
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Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Kelpie or German Shepherd or Siberian Husky?
Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?
Yes
Australian Kelpie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Siberian Husky 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.
German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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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Yes

This breed makes good 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 German Shepherd or Siberian Husky? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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 German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky?

Not really

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

German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Siberian Husky 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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Not really

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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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 German Shepherd and Siberian Husky have?
4-7 puppies 6-10 puppies 4-8 puppies

Australian Kelpie vs German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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 1908 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge 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
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
German Shepherd Dog Club Of America
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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