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Name	English Shepherd	Elo	East Siberian Laika
Origins	England	Germany	Russia
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Group	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Farm Collie	German Elo Dog	Vostotchno-Sibirskaia Laika
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? Which is the smallest dog, English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, English Shepherd or Elo or Elo? English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika weight comparison:	Male: 45-60 pounds (21-28 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (13.6-20.4 kg), Female: 26.9-41.9 pounds (12.2-19 kg)	45-55 pounds (20-24 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	50 pounds (22 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika height comparison:	18-23 inches (46-58 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm)	Male: 22–26 inches (55–66 cm), Female: 20–24 inches (51–60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	20.5 inches (52 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 22–26 inches (55–66 cm), Female: 20–24 inches (51–60 cm)

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	Unknown	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	Average: The English Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika 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.	Very smart: East Siberian Laika is an excellent dog breed. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika trainability comparison.	English Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Elo dogs are easy to train. See more.	East Siberian Laika dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	English Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Elo dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.	East Siberian Laika dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	English Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Elo dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	East Siberian Laika dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Adaptable	Playful Happy Obedient	Protective Loyal Outright Tempered Aggressive Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: English Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Elo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: East Siberian Laika dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika?	High: English Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Elo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: East Siberian Laika dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika social needs comparison:	English Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Elo dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	East Siberian Laika dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	English Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Elo dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the East Siberian Laika is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	English Shepherd dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	East Siberian Laika 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

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika playfulness comparison:	Average: English Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Elo is a playful breed. See more.	The East Siberian Laika is a highly playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika?	Low to Average: The English Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Elo rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The East Siberian Laika rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	It is not recommended to keep the English Shepherd breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Elo breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the East Siberian Laika breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	English Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Elo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	East Siberian Laika dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	English Shepherd dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Elo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	East Siberian Laika dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika?	English Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Elos are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The English Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Elo should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The East Siberian Laika should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika lifespan comparison. How long do English Shepherd, Elo and East Siberian Laika breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Shepherd: 13 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Elo: 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of East Siberian Laika: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Shepherd 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 cold weather conditions The East Siberian Laika can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika energy level comparison:	English Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Elo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	East Siberian Laika dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Elo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	East Siberian Laika dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	English Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Elo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	East Siberian Laika dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the English Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Elo has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The East Siberian Laika has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika coat comparison:	Fluffy Silky	Thick	Thick Straight Double Harsh Coarse
Colors What are the original English Shepherd, Elo and East Siberian Laika color?	Black Tan White Brown Sable Yellow Brindle Tricolor	Black Red Blue White Sable Brindle Liver Chocolate Merle Lilac Gold Red Merle Sable Merle	Black White Brown Grey
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The English Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The East Siberian Laika doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? English Shepherd or Elo or {name3 shedding:	English Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Elo dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	East Siberian Laika dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Hypoallergenic English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika 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, English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika?	Medium ⏺ The English Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Elo has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The East Siberian Laika has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The English 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 Elo is an average drooler. See more.	The East Siberian Laika is an average drooler. See more.

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Shepherd dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Elo dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	East Siberian Laika dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? Which dog is more friendly?	English Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Elo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	East Siberian Laika dogs are very 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 English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	English Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Elo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	East Siberian Laika dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	English Shepherd dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Elo dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	East Siberian Laika dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika?	English Shepherd dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Elo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	East Siberian Laika dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika?	Yes English Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Elo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes East Siberian Laika dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No English Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Elo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No East Siberian Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	English Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Elos are usually recommended for elderly people.	East Siberian Laikas are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: English Shepherd or Elo or East Siberian Laika? 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.	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.	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: English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika?	Not really English Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Elo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really East Siberian Laika 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.	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.

English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika 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 English Shepherd and Elo and East Siberian Laika have?	5-8 puppies, average 6	8-10 puppies	3-5 puppies
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English Shepherd vs Elo vs East Siberian Laika Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Animal Research Foundation	No data available	No data available

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