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English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Farm Collie or Alsatian wolf dog or Bohemian Herder? Find the right dog for you

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Name English Shepherd German Shepherd Bohemian Shepherd
OriginsEngland flagEngland Germany flagGermany Czech Republic flagCzech Republic
Group Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd breeds.
Farm Collie Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Bohemian Herder
Chodenhund
Czech Sheepdog
Chodsky pes
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45-60 pounds (21-28 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg) Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg) 33-55 pounds (16-25 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: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) 44 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, English Shepherd or German Shepherd or Bohemian Shepherd? English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd height comparison:
18-23 inches (46-58 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm) 19-22 inches (48-56 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
20.5 inches (52 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) 20.5 inches (52 cm)

English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$1000 $800-$2000 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, English Shepherd or German Shepherd or Bohemian Shepherd?
Average: The English Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.
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 German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which is easiest to train?
English Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Bohemian Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed is most alert?
English Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Bohemian Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed is most protective?
English Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bohemian Shepherd dogs strongly protect their territory.
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English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Adaptable
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Active
Courageous
Intelligent
Trainable
Stable
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.
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Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd?
High: English Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Bohemian Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd social needs comparison:
English Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Bohemian Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
English Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Bohemian Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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.
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German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Bohemian Shepherd dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The English Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Bohemian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?
Average: English Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Bohemian Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the English Shepherd 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 German 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 Bohemian Shepherd indoors.

English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?
English Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Bohemian Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: English Shepherd or German Shepherd or Bohemian Shepherd?
English 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The English Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Bohemian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which uses mouth most during play?
English Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Bohemian Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

English Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bohemian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of English Shepherd: 13 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Bohemian Shepherd: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?
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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?
English Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Bohemian Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
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 German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Bohemian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Collie Eye Anomaly
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Blindness
Cherry Eye
Elbow Dysplasia
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Degenerative Myelopathy
Wobbler's Syndrome
Panosteitis
Hemophilia B
Megaesophagus
Cushing's Syndrome
Lens Luxation
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Chronic Diarrhea
Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Digestive Problems
Hemophilia A
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Lupus
Myasthenia Gravis
Nail Bed Disease
Osteochondrosis
Pannus
Paralysis
Perianal Fistula
Seborrhea
Vitiligo
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English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which breed is most active?
English Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Bohemian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Shepherd or German Shepherd or Bohemian Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
English Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Bohemian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: English Shepherd or German Shepherd or Bohemian Shepherd?
English Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Bohemian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the English Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Bohemian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which needs most food?
3 to 4.5 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. 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
White
Brown
Sable
Yellow
Brindle
Tricolor
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Black
Tan
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?
Easy to groom: The English Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Bohemian Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which drools 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.
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The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Bohemian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The English Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Bohemian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fluffy
Silky
Fuzzy Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more English Shepherd or German Shepherd or Bohemian Shepherd? English Shepherd or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
English Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bohemian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which is best with kids?
English Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Bohemian Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
English Shepherd dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Bohemian Shepherd dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly English Shepherd or German Shepherd or Bohemian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
English Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Bohemian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly English Shepherd or German Shepherd or Bohemian Shepherd?
English Shepherd dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Bohemian Shepherd dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly English Shepherd or German Shepherd or Bohemian Shepherd?
English Shepherd dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Bohemian Shepherd dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd?
Yes
English Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Bohemian Shepherd 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.
No
German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Bohemian Shepherd 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.
German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Bohemian Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which has best nose work ability?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

English Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Bohemian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which has most military use?

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which has most puppies?
5-8 puppies, average 6 6-10 puppies 4-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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English Shepherd vs German Shepherd vs Bohemian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of English Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Bohemian Shepherd. Which has most recognition?
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
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
German Shepherd Dog Club Of America
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