Canadian Eskimo Dog vs Cretan Hound vs Cierny Sery – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Canadian Eskimo Dog	Cretan Hound	Cierny Sery
Origins	Canada	Greece	Slovakia
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Group	Sled Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	216	222	320
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names	Qimmiq, Canadian Inuit Dog, Esquimaux Dog, Exquimaux Husky	Kritikos Lagonikos, Kritikos Ichnilatus, Cretan Rabbit Dog, Cretan Hunting Dog, Cretan Tracing Dog, Cretan Tracer	Black Sherry, Slovak Shepherd, Slovak Shepherd Dog, Black Slovak Shepherd, Black Slovak Shepherd Dog, Slovak Sheepdog, Black Slovak Sheepdog
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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	No set
Price	$1000-$1200	Unknown	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Canadian Eskimo Dog vs Cretan Hound vs Cierny Sery

Size	Large	Large Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 40-66 pounds (18-30 kg)	Males: 44-66 pounds (20-30 kg), Female: 44-66 pounds (20-30 kg)	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 44-57 pounds (20-26 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 53 pounds (24 kg)	Males: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 55 pounds (25 kg)	Male: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 50.5 pounds (23 kg)
Height	Male: 24-29 inches (61-73 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (68-73 cm)	Male: 19-27 inches (48-68.5 cm), Female: 19-27 inches (48-68.5 cm)	Male: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 28 inches (70.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 23 inches (58 cm)	Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm)

Hair & Care - Canadian Eskimo Dog vs Cretan Hound vs Cierny Sery

Coat	Dense	Smooth	Smooth Double Soft Dense Woolly Rough Harsh Wiry
Colors	Grey Red White Liver Black	White Sandy Fawn Cream Gray Black Brindle	Black
Grooming	Average: The Canadian Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Cretan Hound requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Cierny Sery requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Canadian Eskimo Dogs shed moderately.	Cretan Hounds shed moderately.	Cierny Serys are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Canadian Eskimo Dog vs Cretan Hound vs Cierny Sery

Temperament	Affectionate Brave Loyal Alert Intelligent Tough	Independent Gentle Affectionate Hard working	Devoted Loyal Gentle Tolerant Affectionate
Intelligent Rank	Average: Canadian Eskimo Dog's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Cretan Hound's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Cierny Sery is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are quite easy to train.	Cretan Hounds aren't famous for their trainability.	Cierny Serys are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Canadian Eskimo Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Cretan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Cierny Serys, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Canadian Eskimo Dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Cretan Hounds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Cierny Serys don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Cretan Hounds are highly affectionate dogs.	Cierny Serys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are kinda antisocial.	Cretan Hounds are known to be antisocial.	Cierny Serys need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Canadian Eskimo Dog rarely barks.	Average to high: The Cretan Hound is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Cierny Sery is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are good watchdogs.	Cretan Hounds are one of the best watchdogs.	Cierny Serys are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Canadian Eskimo Dogs strongly protect their territory.	Cretan Hounds strongly protect their territory.	Cierny Serys are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Canadian Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cretan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Cierny Sery has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Canadian Eskimo Dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cretan Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Cierny Serys have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Canadian Eskimo Dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Cretan Hound is strong enough to escape from home.	Cierny Serys tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Canadian Eskimo 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.	Cretan Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Cierny Serys have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Cretan Hounds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Cierny Serys are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Canadian Eskimo Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cretan Hounds adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cierny Serys adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Canadian Eskimo Dogs handle alone time quite well.	Cretan Hounds love being alone, they need their own free time.	Cierny Serys tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 - Canadian Eskimo Dog vs Cretan Hound vs Cierny Sery

Stranger Friendly	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Cretan Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Cierny Serys are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cretan Hounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Cierny Serys are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cretan Hounds are not cat-friendly dogs.	Cierny Serys are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cretan Hounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Cierny Serys are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Canadian Eskimo Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cretan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cierny Sery is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cretan Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Cierny Serys are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are generally with other pets.	Cretan Hounds do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Cierny Serys are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Canadian Eskimo Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cretan Hounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Cierny Serys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Canadian Eskimo Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cretan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Cierny Sery 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 - Canadian Eskimo Dog vs Cretan Hound vs Cierny Sery

Health Issues	Canadian Eskimo Dogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Cretan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Cierny Sery is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Arthritis Bloat Cataracts Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Canadian Eskimo Dogs are high energy dogs.	Cretan Hounds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Cierny Serys have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Canadian Eskimo Dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cretan Hounds have an average exercise need.	Cierny Serys need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Canadian Eskimo Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cretan Hounds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Cierny Serys sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 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.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Canadian Eskimo Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cierny Sery can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Canadian Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cretan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Cierny Sery has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Canadian Eskimo Dog is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Cretan Hound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Cierny Sery is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Canadian Eskimo Dog vs Cretan Hound vs Cierny Sery

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	3-8 puppies	3-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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