German Shepherd vs Lithuanian Hound – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	German Shepherd	Lithuanian Hound
Origins	Germany	Lithuania
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	2	548
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Other Names	Alsatian, Berger Allemand, Alsatian wolf dog (UK), Deutscher Schäferhund, Schäferhund	Lietuvių skalikas
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed 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	No set
Price	$800-$2000	Unknown

General Appearance - German Shepherd vs Lithuanian Hound

Size	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	60-75 pounds (27-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	67.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	21-24 inches (53-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	22.5 inches (57 cm)

Hair & Care - German Shepherd vs Lithuanian Hound

Coat	Fuzzy	Flat Smooth
Colors	Silver Tan Red Black	Black & Tan
Grooming	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Lithuanian Hound requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	German Shepherds are heavy shedders.	Lithuanian Hounds are low shedders.

Characteristics - German Shepherd vs Lithuanian Hound

Temperament	Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Confident Curious Loyal Watchful	Persistent Smart Energetic Loyal Sociable
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Lithuanian Hound's has great intelligence.
Trainability	German Shepherds are easy to train.	Lithuanian Hounds are easy to train.
Playfulness	German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Lithuanian Hounds are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	German Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Lithuanian Hounds have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	German Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Lithuanian Hounds are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	German Shepherds need for social interaction is average.	Lithuanian Hounds need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.	Average to high: The Lithuanian Hound is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	German Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Lithuanian Hounds are average watchdogs.
Territorial	German Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Lithuanian Hounds are average defenders.
Biting Potential	High The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low The Lithuanian Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	German Shepherds have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Lithuanian Hounds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	German Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Wanderlust potential of the Lithuanian Hound is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	German Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Lithuanian Hounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	German Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Lithuanian Hounds are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	German Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Lithuanian Hounds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - German Shepherd vs Lithuanian Hound

Stranger Friendly	German Shepherds are stranger friendly dogs.	Lithuanian Hounds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	German Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Lithuanian Hounds are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	German Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Lithuanian Hounds are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	German Shepherds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Lithuanian Hounds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Lithuanian Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Lithuanian Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	German Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Lithuanian Hounds do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No German Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Lithuanian Hounds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Lithuanian Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - German Shepherd vs Lithuanian Hound

Health Issues	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	Lithuanian Hounds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Allergies Blindness Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Cushing's Syndrome Degenerative Myelopathy Demodectic Mange Diabetes Digestive Problems Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Heart Disease Hemophilia A Hemophilia B Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lens Luxation Lupus Megaesophagus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Panosteitis Paralysis Perianal Fistula Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Seborrhea Vitiligo Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	No set
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	German Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Lithuanian Hounds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	German Shepherds need quite a lot of exercise.	Lithuanian Hounds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	German Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Lithuanian Hounds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lithuanian Hound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Lithuanian Hound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The German Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Lithuanian Hound is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - German Shepherd vs Lithuanian Hound

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	6-12 puppies
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