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Name	East-European Shepherd	Bullmastiff	Rottweiler
Origins	Russia Belarus	England	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka Byelorussian Ovcharka	Bullie Bully	Rott Rottie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? Which is the smallest dog, East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	Large	Large	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Bullmastiff? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler weight comparison:	Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg)	Male: 110-133 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-55 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg)	Male: 121.5 pounds (50–60 kg), Female: 110 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height Which is taller, East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler height comparison:	Male: 26-30 inches (66-76 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (61-72 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61–66 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66.5 cm)	Male: 26 inches (63–69 cm), Female: 25 inches (61–66 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$1200-$1500	$1200-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	Average: The East-European Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Bullmastiff is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler trainability comparison.	East-European Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	East-European Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Protective Intelligent Loyal Aggressive	Protective Alert Powerful Courageous Docile Reliable Loyal Devoted Calm	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler?	Average to High: East-European Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: Bullmastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler social needs comparison:	East-European Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	East-European Shepherd dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	East-European Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Bullmastiff 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. See more.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler playfulness comparison:	Average: East-European Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Bullmastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler?	Average: The East-European Shepherd barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Bullmastiff barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	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 East-European Shepherd indoors.	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 Bullmastiff indoors.	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 Rottweiler indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	East-European Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Bullmastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd 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.	Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ East-European Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bullmastiff bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler 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 East-European Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bullmastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler mouthiness comparison:	East-European Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler health comparison. Which is the healthier: East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler health problems comparison:	No data available	Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Heart Problems Entropion Kidney Issues Hemangiosarcoma Lymphosarcoma Osteosarcoma	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The East-European Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Bullmastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler lifespan comparison. How long do East-European Shepherd, Bullmastiff and Rottweiler breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of East-European Shepherd: 12 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of Bullmastiff: 9 years	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The East-European Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bullmastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler energy level comparison:	East-European Shepherd dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Bullmastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	East-European Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Bullmastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Bullmastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The East-European Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Bullmastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler coat comparison:	Dense	Rough	Dense
Colors What are the original East-European Shepherd, Bullmastiff and Rottweiler color?	Black Tan Blue White	Red Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Rust Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler grooming comparison:	Average: The East-European Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Bullmastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or {name3 shedding:	East-European Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bullmastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Rottweiler 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: East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler?	Medium ⏺ The East-European Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Bullmastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The East-European Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Bullmastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	East-European Shepherd dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Bullmastiff dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? Which dog is more friendly?	East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Bullmastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bullmastiff dogs are not dog-friendly.	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler?	Yes East-European Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bullmastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No East-European Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bullmastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	East-European Shepherds are commonly okay with elderly people.	Bullmastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: East-European Shepherd or Bullmastiff or Rottweiler? 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler?	Not really East-European Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bullmastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Rottweiler 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler 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 East-European Shepherd and Bullmastiff and Rottweiler have?	4-10 puppies	4-13 puppies, average 8	8-12 puppies
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East-European Shepherd vs Bullmastiff vs Rottweiler 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 1934 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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	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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club

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