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

East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler? Which is the smallest dog, East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler?	Large	Medium	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler weight comparison:	Male: 77–132 pounds (35–60 kg), Female: 66–110 pounds (30–50 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 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: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)
Height Which is taller, East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler? East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler height comparison:	Male: 26-30 inches (66-76 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (61-72 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 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: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)

East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$700-$1200	$1200-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler?	Average: The East-European Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.

East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler trainability comparison.	East-European Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard 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 Siberian Husky or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. 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 Siberian Husky 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.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler? East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Protective Intelligent Loyal Aggressive	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler?	Average to High: East-European Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler social needs comparison:	East-European Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Siberian Husky 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.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	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. 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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler playfulness comparison:	Average: East-European Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler?	Average: The East-European Shepherd barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. 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 Siberian Husky 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 recommended to keep the Siberian Husky 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 Rottweiler indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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.	Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	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 Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ East-European Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler mouthiness comparison:	East-European Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than 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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler health comparison. Which is the healthier: East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	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.	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler lifespan comparison. How long do East-European Shepherd, Siberian Husky and Rottweiler breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of East-European Shepherd: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 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 Siberian Husky 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 cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler? East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy 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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	East-European Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.	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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler?	5 to 6 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.	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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The East-European Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler coat comparison:	Dense	Fluffy	Dense
Colors What are the original East-European Shepherd, Siberian Husky and Rottweiler color?	Black Tan Blue White	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti	Black Tan Rust Mahogany
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Rottweiler? East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler grooming comparison:	Average: The East-European Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. 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 Siberian Husky or Rottweiler? East-European Shepherd or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:	East-European Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. 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 Siberian Husky or Rottweiler?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler?	Medium ⏺ The East-European Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low 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 Siberian Husky is an average drooler. 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 Siberian Husky 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.	Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky or Rottweiler? Which dog is more friendly?	East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky or Rottweiler?	East-European Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler?	Yes East-European 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.	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 Siberian Husky 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.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.

East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky or Rottweiler? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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 Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler?	Not really East-European Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Siberian Husky 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.	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.
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.

East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky and Rottweiler have?	4-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	8-12 puppies
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East-European Shepherd vs Siberian Husky 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 1930 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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 United 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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