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German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Comparison - Dog breed selector: Alsatian wolf dog or Lab or American Black Mouth Cur? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Shepherd Labrador Retriever Black Mouth Cur
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Gun Dog Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Lab
Labrador
American Black Mouth Cur
East Texas Cur
Yellow Black Mouth
Southern Cur
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur? Which is the smallest dog, German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur?
Large Large Large
Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur weight comparison:
Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg) Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) 45-95 pounds (20-43 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) 70 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur height comparison:
Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) 16-25 inches (40-64 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) 20.5 inches (52 cm)

German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur? Which is more expensive?
$800-$2000 $1000-$2000 $300-$500
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur?
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.
Average: The Black Mouth Cur is a commonly available dog breed.

German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur intelligence:
Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Outstanding: Labrador Retriever 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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Trainability
German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur trainability comparison.
German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur?
German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur behavior/temperament comparison:
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Active
Protective
Loyal
Kind
Trainable
Fearless
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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Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur?
High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Black Mouth Cur dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur social needs comparison:
German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are a social breed.
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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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Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Black Mouth Cur 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?
German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur playfulness comparison:
Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Black Mouth Cur is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur?
Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The Black Mouth Cur barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur?
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.
It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Black Mouth Cur breed.

German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Black Mouth Cur dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Black Mouth Cur 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.

German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Black Mouth Cur bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Black Mouth Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur mouthiness comparison:
German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur?
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Black Mouth Curs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur 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
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Epilepsy
Ear Infections
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Acute Moist Dermatitis
Cold Tail
Myopathy
Ear Infections
Veterinarian Visits
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).
Average
The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Black Mouth Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur lifespan comparison. How long do German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever and Black Mouth Cur breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
12-18 years
The average lifespan of Black Mouth Cur: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur?
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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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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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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German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur energy level comparison:
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Black Mouth Cur dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Black Mouth Cur dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur?
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Black Mouth Cur dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Black Mouth Cur has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur coat comparison:
Fuzzy Dense
Waterproof
Hard
Short
Smooth
Colors
What are the original German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever and Black Mouth Cur color?
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Black
Yellow
Chocolate
Black
Red
Brown
Fawn
Yellow
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur? German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur grooming comparison:
Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Black Mouth Cur doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur? German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:
German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Black Mouth Cur dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur?
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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Hypoallergenic
German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur 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, German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur?

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Black Mouth Cur has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.
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The Black Mouth Cur is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Good With Comparison

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

German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good 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: German Shepherd or Labrador Retriever or Black Mouth Cur? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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?

Yes

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

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?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur?

Not really

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

Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Black Mouth Cur 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

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 Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur 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 German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever and Black Mouth Cur have?
6-10 puppies 5-10 puppies 5-10 puppies

German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs Black Mouth Cur Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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 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
Canadian Canine Registry
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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