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Name	English Shepherd	German Spaniel	Karelian Bear Dog
Origins	England	Germany	Finland
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Group	Working Dogs	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	298	297	304
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Farm Collie	Deutscher Wachtel Deutscher Wachtelhund German Quail Dog	Karelsk Björnhund Karjalankarhukoira KBD
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog? Which is the smallest dog, English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog?	Medium	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, English Shepherd or German Spaniel or German Spaniel? English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog weight comparison:	Male: 45-60 pounds (21-28 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	40–55 pounds (18–25 kg)	44-50 pounds (20-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 52.5 pounds (24.5 kg), Female: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	47 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog? English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog height comparison:	18-23 inches (46-58 cm)	Male: 19–21 inch (48–54 cm), Female: 18–20 inch (45–52 cm)	19-23 inches (48-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	20.5 inches (52 cm)	Male: 20 inch (51 cm), Female: 19 inch (48.5 cm)	21 inches (53 cm)

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1000	$800-$1000	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog?	Average: The English Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The German Spaniel is a commonly available dog breed.	Average: The Karelian Bear Dog is a commonly available dog breed.

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The German Spaniel dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog trainability comparison.	English Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are easy to train. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are 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 German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog?	English Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog? 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.	German Spaniel dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog? English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Adaptable	Energetic Alert	Independent Loyal Territorial Tenacious Brave Cautious
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.	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: English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog?	High: English Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: German Spaniel dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Karelian Bear Dog 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 German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog social needs comparison:	English Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	English Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the German Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	German Spaniel dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog playfulness comparison:	Average: English Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	German Spaniels are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Karelian Bear Dog is a playful breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog?	Low to Average: The English Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The German Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Karelian Bear Dog barks occasionally. 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 German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog?	It is not recommended to keep the English Shepherd breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the German Spaniel breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Karelian Bear Dog breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog 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.	German Spaniel dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog?	English Shepherd dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	German Spaniel 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.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog?	English Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	Karelian Bear Dogs tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Drug Sensitivity Collie Eye Anomaly	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Irritation Dry Skin Obesity Dental Problems Pituitary Dwarfism Baldness
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 German Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Karelian Bear Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog lifespan comparison. How long do English Shepherd, German Spaniel and Karelian Bear Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of English Shepherd: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spaniel: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Karelian Bear Dog: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog?	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 cold weather The Karelian Bear Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

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

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog?	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, 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 German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog 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 German Spaniel has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Karelian Bear Dog has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog coat comparison:	Fluffy Silky	Wavy Thick	Dense
Colors What are the original English Shepherd, German Spaniel and Karelian Bear Dog color?	Black Tan White Brown Sable Yellow Brindle Tricolor	Brown Brown Roan Solid Red Red & White	Black White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog? English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The English Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The German Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Karelian Bear Dog requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog? English Shepherd or German Spaniel or {name3 shedding:	English Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Spaniel dogs shed moderately. See more.	Karelian Bear Dog 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: English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog 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 German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog?	Medium ⏺ The English Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Karelian Bear Dog 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 German Spaniel 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 Karelian Bear Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Shepherd dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Spaniel dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	English Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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 German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog?	English Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog?	English Shepherd dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	German Spaniel dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly English Shepherd or German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog?	English Shepherd dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	German Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Karelian Bear Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog?	Yes English Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Spaniel dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Karelian Bear Dog 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 Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Karelian Bear Dog 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 Spaniels are commonly okay with elderly people.	Karelian Bear Dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.

English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog 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 German Spaniel or Karelian Bear Dog? 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.
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: English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog?	Not really English Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Karelian Bear Dog 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 German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog 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 German Spaniel and Karelian Bear Dog have?	5-8 puppies, average 6	4-8 puppies	4-8 puppies
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English Shepherd vs German Spaniel vs Karelian Bear Dog 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	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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