East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Old German Shepherd Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	East-European Shepherd	Rottweiler	Old German Shepherd Dog
Origins	Russia Belarus	Germany	Germany
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	385	8	282
Reviews	1	11	0
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Other Names	Byelorussian Ovcharka, Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka, VEO	Rottie, Rott	Langstockhaariger, Deutscher Schäferhund,
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	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	No set
Price	$800-$1000	$1200-$2000	Unknown

General Appearance - East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Old German Shepherd Dog

Size	Large	Large Giant	Large
Weight	Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	Male: 49-88 pounds (22-40 kg) Female: 44-83 pounds (20-37 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	Male: 68.5 pounds (31 kg), Female: 63.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 26-30 inches (66-76 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (61-72 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Old German Shepherd Dog

Coat	Dense	Dense	Fuzzy Shaggy Smooth Wiry
Colors	Blue Tan White Black	Mahogany Tan Rust Black	Black Brown Grey Tan
Grooming	Average: The East-European Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Old German Shepherd Dog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	East-European Shepherds shed moderately.	Rottweilers shed moderately.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Old German Shepherd Dog

Temperament	Aggressive Loyal Protective Intelligent Playful	Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective	Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Confident Curious Loyal Watchful
Intelligent Rank	Average: East-European Shepherd's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Old German Shepherd Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	East-European Shepherds are quite easy to train.	Rottweilers are easy to train.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	East-European Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Old German Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Old German Shepherd Dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	East-European Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	East-European Shepherds need a lot of social interaction.	Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction.	Old German Shepherd Dogs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The East-European Shepherd barks occasionally.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Old German Shepherd Dog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	East-European Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	East-European Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The East-European Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low The Old German Shepherd Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	East-European Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Old German Shepherd Dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	East-European Shepherds tend to escape less than other breeds.	Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Old German Shepherd Dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	East-European Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Old German Shepherd Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	East-European Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	East-European Shepherds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Old German Shepherd Dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	East-European Shepherds tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Rottweilers 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.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

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Stranger Friendly	East-European Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	East-European Shepherds are average friendly dogs towards children.	Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	East-European Shepherds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	East-European Shepherds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No East-European Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Old German Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	East-European Shepherds are commonly okay with elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	East-European Shepherds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Rottweilers are generally with other pets.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No East-European Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Old German Shepherd Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 East-European Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Old German Shepherd Dog 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.	Yes 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 - East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Old German Shepherd Dog

Health Issues	East-European Shepherds tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Old German Shepherd Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	No set
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	8-11 years	12-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	East-European Shepherds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Old German Shepherd Dogs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	East-European Shepherds have an average exercise need.	Rottweilers have an average exercise need.	Old German Shepherd Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	East-European Shepherds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Old German Shepherd Dogs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	5 to 6 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.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The East-European Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Old German Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	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.	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.	The Old German Shepherd Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - East-European Shepherd vs Rottweiler vs Old German Shepherd Dog

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	4-10 puppies	8-12 puppies	6-10 puppies
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