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Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Comparison - Dog breed selector: Galician Celtic Wolfdog or English Collie or Doberman? Find the right dog for you

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Name Galician Cattle Dog Rough Collie Doberman Pinscher
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Galician Celtic Wolfdog
Galician Palleiro
Galician Shepherd Dog
Can de Palleiro
English Collie
Lassie Dog
Long-Haired Collie
Scottish Collie
Collie
Doberman
Dobermann
Dobynm
Dobie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Which is the smallest dog, Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
Large Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Rough Collie? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher weight comparison:
Male: 66–84 pounds (30–38 kg), Female: 55–73 pounds (25–33 kg) Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg) Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 75 pounds (34 kg), Female: 64 pounds (29 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg) Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher height comparison:
Male: 23–26 inch (59–65 cm), Female: 22–25 inch (57–63 cm) Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24.5 inch (62 cm), Female: 23.5 inch (60 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Which is more expensive?
Unknown $400-$600 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher intelligence:
Smart: The Galician Cattle Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher trainability comparison.
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average watchdogs.
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Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison:
Independent
Intelligent
Loyal
Strong
Hard working
Guarding
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Rough Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher 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: Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?
Average: Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Rough Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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.
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Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher playfulness comparison:
Average: Galician Cattle Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
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Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?
Average: The Galician Cattle Dog barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
It is not recommended to keep the Galician Cattle Dog breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rough Collie indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Galician Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.
Rough Collie 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.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Galician Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rough Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Galician Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher mouthiness comparison:
Galician Cattle Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?
Galician Cattle Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.
The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Collie Eye Anomaly
Gray Collie Syndrome
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
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 Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Galician Cattle Dog, Rough Collie and Doberman Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Galician Cattle Dog: 12 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher energy level comparison:
Galician Cattle Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, 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? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Galician Cattle Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity.
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher coat comparison:
Dense
Hard
Rough
Soft
Thick
Straight
Harsh
Furry
Fine
Colors
What are the original Galician Cattle Dog, Rough Collie and Doberman Pinscher color?
Black
Brown
Cinnamon
Sand
Grizzly
White
Sable
Merle
Black & White & Tan
Blue & Merle
Blue & Merle & White
Sable & White
White & Merle
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Galician Cattle Dog requires a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or {name3 shedding:
Galician Cattle Dog dogs shed above average.
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Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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
Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher 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, Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?

Medium

The Galician Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Galician Cattle Dog is an average drooler.
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The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Doberman Pinscher 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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Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?
Yes
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Rough Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Galician Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Galician Cattle Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Galician Cattle Dog or Rough Collie or Doberman Pinscher? Which is better for autism?

Not really

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

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

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

Yes

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

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search 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: Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher?

Not really

Galician Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Doberman Pinscher 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?

Not really

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

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

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

Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher 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 Galician Cattle Dog and Rough Collie and Doberman Pinscher have?
1-7 puppies 4-8 puppies 6-10 puppies

Galician Cattle Dog vs Rough Collie vs Doberman Pinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
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
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

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