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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cao da Serra da Estrela or Pastor de Garafía or Alsatian wolf dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Estrela Mountain Dog Garafian Shepherd German Shepherd
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cao da Serra da Estrela
Portuguese Shepherd
Pastor de Garafía
Garafian Shepherd
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
Giant Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Garafian Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd weight comparison:
Male: 99–132 pounds (45-60 kg), Female: 77–99 pounds (35-45 kg) Male: 62-77 pounds (28-35 kg), Female: 53-66 pounds (24-30 kg) Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 115.5 pounds (52.5 kg), Female: 88 pounds (40 kg) Male: 69.5 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60.5 pounds (27 kg) Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd height comparison:
Male: 25–30 inches (63.5-76 kg) Female: 24–28 inches (61-71 cm) Male: 22-25 inch (57-64 cm), Female: 21.5-24 inch (55-62 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 27.5 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) Male: 23.5 inch (60.5 cm), Female: 23 inch (58.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which is more expensive?
Unknown Unknown $800-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Average: The Garafian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd intelligence:
Smart: The Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Garafian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd trainability comparison.
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs strongly protect their territory.
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German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:
Stubborn
Dignified
Protective
Alert
Loyal
Keen
Suspicious
Active
Playful
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Obedient
Social
Companionable
Herding
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?
Average to High: Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average: Garafian Shepherd dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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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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Social Needs
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Garafian 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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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Their prey drive is low.
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Garafian 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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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd playfulness comparison:
The Estrela Mountain Dog is a playful breed.
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The Garafian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?
A lot: Estrela Mountain Dog is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Garafian Shepherd is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
It is not recommended to keep the Estrela Mountain Dog breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Garafian Shepherd breed.
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.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Garafian 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Garafian 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.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Estrela Mountain Dog bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Garafian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Estrela Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Garafian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd mouthiness comparison:
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs have a lower 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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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?
Very healthy dog breed.
The Garafian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd health problems comparison:
No data available No data available 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
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Estrela Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Garafian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Estrela Mountain Dog, Garafian Shepherd and German Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Estrela Mountain Dog: 12 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Garafian Shepherd: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?
Prefers cold weather
The Estrela Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd energy level comparison:
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Garafian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Garafian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Garafian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Estrela Mountain Dog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Garafian 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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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd coat comparison:
Wavy
Thick
Coarse
Dense
Soft
Thick
Dense Undercoat
Abundant
Fuzzy
Colors
What are the original Estrela Mountain Dog, Garafian Shepherd and German Shepherd color?
Fawn
Yellow
Wolf Gray
Fawn
Yellow
Orange
Grey
Brown & Yellow
Reddish-Brown
Golden Yellow
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd grooming comparison:
Average: The Estrela Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Garafian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs shed above average.
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German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?

Medium

The Estrela Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Garafian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Estrela Mountain Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Garafian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Garafian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Garafian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Garafian Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Garafian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Garafian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?
Yes
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Garafian 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Estrela Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Garafian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Estrela Mountain Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Garafian Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.
German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Estrela Mountain Dog or Garafian Shepherd or German Shepherd? Which is better for autism?

Not really

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

Yes

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

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd?

Not really

Estrela Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Garafian 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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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Yes

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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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.

Yes

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

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd 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.
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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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Estrela Mountain Dog and Garafian Shepherd and German Shepherd have?
7-8 puppies 1-11 puppies 6-10 puppies

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs German Shepherd 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. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available 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
German Shepherd Dog Club Of America

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