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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cao da Serra da Estrela or Kraski ovcar or Mutt of Alentejo? Find the right dog for you

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Name Estrela Mountain Dog Karst Shepherd Rafeiro do Alentejo
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Guard Dogs Guard Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cao da Serra da Estrela
Portuguese Shepherd
Kraski ovcar
Karst Sheepdog
Istrian Sheepdog
Krasevec
Krazski Ovcar
Mutt of Alentejo
Portuguese Mastiff
Alentejo Mastiff
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Which is the smallest dog, Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
Giant Large Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Karst Shepherd? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo weight comparison:
Male: 99–132 pounds (45-60 kg), Female: 77–99 pounds (35-45 kg) 58-88 pounds (26-40 kg) Male: 110-132 pounds (50-60 kg), Female: 100-121 pounds (45-55 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 115.5 pounds (52.5 kg), Female: 88 pounds (40 kg) 73 pounds (33 kg) Male: 121 pounds (55 kg), Female: 110.5 pounds (50 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo height comparison:
Male: 25–30 inches (63.5-76 kg) Female: 24–28 inches (61-71 cm) Male: 22-25 inches (57-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm) Male: 27-28 inches (66-75 cm), Female: 25-28 inches (64-70 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 inches (60 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm) Male: 27.5 inches (70.5 cm), Female: 26.5 inches (67 cm)

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Which is more expensive?
Unknown $800-$1000 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
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.
Average: The Rafeiro do Alentejo is a commonly available dog breed.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo intelligence:
Smart: The Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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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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Trainability
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo trainability comparison.
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Karst Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are hard to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Karst Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? 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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Karst Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo behavior/temperament comparison:
Stubborn
Dignified
Protective
Alert
Loyal
Keen
Suspicious
Independent
Courageous
Brave
Independent
Protective
Territorial
Selfish
Calm
Confidence
Sober
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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Sensitive: Karst Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Rafeiro do Alentejo 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 Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo?
Average to High: Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Karst Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo social needs comparison:
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Karst Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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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Karst Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Rafeiro do Alentejo is strong enough to escape from home.
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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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Karst Shepherd dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo playfulness comparison:
The Estrela Mountain Dog is a playful breed.
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Average: Karst Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Rafeiro do Alentejos don't really like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo?
A lot: Estrela Mountain Dog is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Karst Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Rafeiro do Alentejo rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
It is not recommended to keep the Estrela Mountain Dog breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Karst Shepherd breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Rafeiro do Alentejo breed.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo 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.
Average: Karst Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Karst Shepherd dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Estrela Mountain Dog bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Karst Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Rafeiro do Alentejo bite force: The Strongest.
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 Karst Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Rafeiro do Alentejo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo mouthiness comparison:
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Karst Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo?
Very healthy dog breed.
The Karst Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Rafeiro do Alentejos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
No data available
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 Karst Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Rafeiro do Alentejo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo lifespan comparison. How long do Estrela Mountain Dog, Karst Shepherd and Rafeiro do Alentejo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Estrela Mountain Dog: 12 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Karst Shepherd: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Rafeiro do Alentejo: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo?
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 cold weather
The Karst Shepherd can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo energy level comparison:
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Karst Shepherd dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Karst Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Karst Shepherd dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 5 to 6 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 Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Estrela Mountain Dog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Karst Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Rafeiro do Alentejo's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo coat comparison:
Wavy
Thick
Coarse
Dense
Thick
Double
Dense
Straight
Double
Colors
What are the original Estrela Mountain Dog, Karst Shepherd and Rafeiro do Alentejo color?
Fawn
Yellow
Wolf Gray
Grey Black
Gray
Fawn
Yellow
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo grooming comparison:
Average: The Estrela Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Karst Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Rafeiro do Alentejo doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Karst Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
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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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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Hypoallergenic
Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo 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 Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo?

Medium

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

Medium

The Karst Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Rafeiro do Alentejo 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 Karst 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 Rafeiro do Alentejo is an average drooler.
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Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo 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.
Karst Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? Which dog is more friendly?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Karst Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Karst Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Karst Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo?
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Karst Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Rafeiro do Alentejo 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 Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo?
Yes
Estrela Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Karst Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Estrela Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Karst Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Rafeiro do Alentejo 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.
Karst Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Rafeiro do Alentejos are usually recommended for elderly people.

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Estrela Mountain Dog or Karst Shepherd or Rafeiro do Alentejo? 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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.

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: Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo?

Not really

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

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

Rafeiro do Alentejo 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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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

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.

Not really

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

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo 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 Karst Shepherd and Rafeiro do Alentejo have?
7-8 puppies 3-6 puppies 3-5 puppies

Estrela Mountain Dog vs Karst Shepherd vs Rafeiro do Alentejo 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?
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Slovenian Kennel Club (SKC)
No data available

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