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Name	Berger Blanc Suisse	German Shepherd	German Shorthaired Pointer
Origins	Switzerland	Germany	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	391	2	10
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Pastore Svizzero Bianco Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund White Swiss Shepherd Dog	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar GSP Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Large	Large	Large Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer weight comparison:	Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 55–77 lbs (25–35 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77 lbs (35 kg), Female: 66 lbs (30 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer height comparison:	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which is more expensive?	$2500-$3000	$800-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer intelligence:	Smart: The Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer trainability comparison.	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Intelligent Patient Gentle Strong Easygoing	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Intelligent Affectionate Trainable Bold Cooperative Boisterous
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	High: Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer social needs comparison:	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer playfulness comparison:	The Berger Blanc Suisse is a playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Average to High: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Berger Blanc Suisse breed.	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Berger Blanc Suisse bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer mouthiness comparison:	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Berger Blanc Suisses tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer health problems comparison:	Allergies Bloat Joint Dysplasia	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	Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Osteochondrosis Dissecans Cardiomyopathy Pannus Gastric Torsion Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Lymphedema
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Berger Blanc Suisse 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).	Rare The German Shorthaired Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Berger Blanc Suisse, German Shepherd and German Shorthaired Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Berger Blanc Suisse: 12 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Berger Blanc Suisse can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer energy level comparison:	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer?	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer coat comparison:	Dense Straight	Fuzzy	Dense
Colors What are the original Berger Blanc Suisse, German Shepherd and German Shorthaired Pointer color?	White	Black Tan Red Silver	Black White Liver Roan Copper
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer? Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer grooming comparison:	Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer? Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The Berger Blanc Suisse has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Berger Blanc Suisse is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer Good With Comparison

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

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer 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. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Berger Blanc Suisse or German Shepherd or German Shorthaired Pointer? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer?	Not really Berger Blanc Suisse breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Berger Blanc Suisse and German Shepherd and German Shorthaired Pointer have?	6-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	7-12 puppies
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Berger Blanc Suisse vs German Shepherd vs German Shorthaired Pointer 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 Sporting 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club	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 Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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