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German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Comparison - Dog breed selector: Alsatian wolf dog or Finnish Hunting Dog or Husky? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Shepherd Finnish Spitz Alaskan Husky
OriginsGermany flagGermany Finland flagFinland United States flagUnited States
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Companion Dogs Sled Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky breeds.
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Finnish Hunting Dog
Finnish Spets
Finsk Spets
Loulou Finois
Suomalainen Pystykorva
Suomenpystykorva
Barking Bird Dog
Husky
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Cross Breed

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is the largest?
Large Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg) 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg) Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) 33 pounds (15 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Alaskan Husky? German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky height comparison:
Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm) 15-20 inches (38-51 cm) 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) 22 inches (56 cm)

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$2000 $500-$700 $1000-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Alaskan Husky?
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which is easiest to train?
German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most alert?
German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most protective?
German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders.
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German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky? Compare temperaments.
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Loyal
Vocal
Agile
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Sensitive
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Alaskan Husky 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: German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky?
High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky social needs comparison:
German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed.
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Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Finnish Spitz 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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Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most playful?
Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most flexible?
German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: German Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Alaskan Husky?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Finnish Spitz dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which has lowest bite risk?

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which uses mouth most during play?
German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed lives longest?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Spitz: 13 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which handles climate changes best?
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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Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which has fewer health issues?
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky health problems comparison:
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
Eye Problems
Joint Problems
Epilepsy
Hyperthyroidism
Laryngeal Paresis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which breed is most active?
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Alaskan Husky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Alaskan Husky?
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.
Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which needs most food?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Red
Gold
Black
Gray
White
Blonde
Orange
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which drools least?
The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fuzzy Dense
Thick
Double
Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which requires most frequent baths?
8-12 weeks
Very 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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Alaskan Husky? German Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or {name3 shedding:
German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately.
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German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best with kids?
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Alaskan Husky? Which dog is more friendly?
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Alaskan Husky?
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Shepherd or Finnish Spitz or Alaskan Husky?
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky?
Yes
German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best for SAR work?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which has most military use?

Yes

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

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.

German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which has most puppies?
6-10 puppies 3-6 puppies 4-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. What's recommended?

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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German Shepherd vs Finnish Spitz vs Alaskan Husky Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of German Shepherd, Finnish Spitz, and Alaskan Husky. Which has most recognition?
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
American Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.

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