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Name	French Spaniel	Galician Cattle Dog	Garafian Shepherd
Origins	France	Spain	Spain
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Canadian Setter French Setter Epagneul Français	Galician Celtic Wolfdog Galician Palleiro Galician Shepherd Dog Can de Palleiro	Pastor de Garafía Garafian Shepherd
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Galician Cattle Dog? French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd weight comparison:	44-55 pounds (20-25 kg)	Male: 66–84 pounds (30–38 kg), Female: 55–73 pounds (25–33 kg)	Male: 62-77 pounds (28-35 kg), Female: 53-66 pounds (24-30 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	49.5 pounds (22.5 kg)	Male: 75 pounds (34 kg), Female: 64 pounds (29 kg)	Male: 69.5 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60.5 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd? French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (55-61 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (54-59 cm)	Male: 23–26 inch (59–65 cm), Female: 22–25 inch (57–63 cm)	Male: 22-25 inch (57-64 cm), Female: 21.5-24 inch (55-62 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 22 inches (56.5 cm)	Male: 24.5 inch (62 cm), Female: 23.5 inch (60 cm)	Male: 23.5 inch (60.5 cm), Female: 23 inch (58.5 cm)

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	Unknown	Unknown
Availability Which is easier to get, French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd?	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 Garafian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Galician Cattle Dog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Garafian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd trainability comparison.	French Spaniel dogs are hard to train. See more.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Garafian Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd?	French Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Garafian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	French Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Garafian Shepherd dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd? French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Loving Energetic Intelligent Adaptable Calm Tough	Independent Intelligent Loyal Strong Hard working Guarding	Active Playful Protective Intelligent Friendly Docile Obedient Social Companionable Herding
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: French Spaniel dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Garafian Shepherd dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd?	High: French Spaniel dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Garafian Shepherd dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd social needs comparison:	French Spaniel dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Garafian Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	French Spaniel dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Garafian Shepherd dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	French Spaniel 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. See more.	Galician Cattle Dog 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. See more.	Garafian Shepherd dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd playfulness comparison:	Average: French Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Galician Cattle Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Garafian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd?	Low to Average: The French Spaniel rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Galician Cattle Dog barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Garafian Shepherd is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the French Spaniel breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Galician Cattle Dog breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Garafian Shepherd breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: French Spaniel dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Galician Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Garafian Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd?	French Spaniel dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.	Garafian Shepherd dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd?	French Spaniels tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Galician Cattle Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Garafian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The French Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Galician Cattle 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do French Spaniel, Galician Cattle Dog and Garafian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of French Spaniel: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Galician Cattle Dog: 12 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Garafian Shepherd: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

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

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd?	2-3 cup a day high-quality dry food formulated for adult dogs and made with high-quality animal proteins, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the French Spaniel's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Galician Cattle Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Garafian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd coat comparison:	Wavy Glossy	Dense Hard	Dense Soft Thick Dense Undercoat Abundant
Colors What are the original French Spaniel, Galician Cattle Dog and Garafian Shepherd color?	White Liver	Black Brown Cinnamon Sand Grizzly	Fawn Yellow Orange Grey Brown & Yellow Reddish-Brown Golden Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd? French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The French Spaniel doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Galician Cattle Dog requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Garafian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd? French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or {name3 shedding:	French Spaniel dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs shed above average. See more.	Garafian Shepherd dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd 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, French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd?	Medium ⏺ The French Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Galician Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Garafian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The French Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Galician Cattle Dog is an average drooler. See more.	The Garafian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	French Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	Garafian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Garafian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd?	French Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Garafian Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd?	French Spaniel dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Garafian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd?	French Spaniel dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Galician Cattle Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Garafian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd?	No French Spaniel dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Galician Cattle 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No French Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Galician Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Garafian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	French Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Galician Cattle Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Garafian Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian 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. 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: French Spaniel or Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd? 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: French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd?	Not really French Spaniel breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Galician Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Garafian Shepherd 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.

French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian 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. 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 French Spaniel and Galician Cattle Dog and Garafian Shepherd have?	3-7 puppies	1-7 puppies	1-11 puppies
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French Spaniel vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian 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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	No data available

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