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Name	German Shepherd	Podenco Canario	Perro de Presa Canario
Origins	Germany	Spain	Spain
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	2	279	439
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Canarian Hound Canarian Warren Hound Canary Islands Hound Canary Islands Warren Hound	Canarian Molosser Canary Mastiff Dogo Canario Presa Presa Canario Canary Catch Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? Which is the smallest dog, German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Podenco Canario? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario weight comparison:	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 44-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 37-46 pounds (17-21 kg)	80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	90 pounds (40.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 21-25 inches (53-63,5 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	21-25 inches (55-65 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 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	23 inches (60 cm)

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? Which is more expensive?	$800-$2000	$1000-$1200	$1200-$3000
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Average: The Podenco Canario is a commonly available dog breed.	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 Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario intelligence:	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Podenco Canario dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario trainability comparison.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? 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. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario behavior/temperament comparison:	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Active Intelligent Friendly Calm Fast	Dominant Gentle Strong Willed Calm Suspicious
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. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario 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: German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario?	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Podenco Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Perro de Presa Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario social needs comparison:	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Podenco Canario is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
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. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario playfulness comparison:	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Podenco Canario is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Perro de Presa Canarios, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario?	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Podenco Canario rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Perro de Presa Canario rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	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 Podenco Canario breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Perro de Presa Canario breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario 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.	Average: Podenco Canario dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Podenco Canario bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Perro de Presa Canario bite force: The Strongest.
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:	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Podenco Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Perro de Presa Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario mouthiness comparison:	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario?	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	Podenco Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.	Perro de Presa Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario 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	No data available	Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Bloat Demodectic Mange Cryptorchidism Dilated Cardiomyopathy Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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).	Rare The Podenco Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Perro de Presa Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario lifespan comparison. How long do German Shepherd, Podenco Canario and Perro de Presa Canario breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	11-13 years The average lifespan of Podenco Canario: 12 years	9-11 years The average lifespan of Perro de Presa Canario: 10 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario energy level comparison:	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Podenco Canario dogs need a lot of exercises.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Podenco Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	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.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Podenco Canario has an average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Perro de Presa Canario breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario coat comparison:	Fuzzy	Dense Shiny	Smooth
Colors What are the original German Shepherd, Podenco Canario and Perro de Presa Canario color?	Black Tan Red Silver	White Brown Yellow Chocolate	Black Red Silver Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario grooming comparison:	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Podenco Canario requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Perro de Presa Canario doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or {name3 shedding:	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Podenco Canario dogs shed moderately. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario 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, German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario?	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Podenco Canario has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Perro de Presa Canario 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. See more.	The Podenco Canario is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Perro de Presa Canario is an average drooler. See more.

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Podenco Canario dogs are generally with other pets.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario 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 German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Podenco Canario dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario?	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Podenco Canario dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario?	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Podenco Canario dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Perro de Presa Canario 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.	No Podenco Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Perro de Presa Canario 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.	Podenco Canarios are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Perro de Presa Canarios are not the best breed for elderly people.

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: German Shepherd or Podenco Canario or Perro de Presa Canario? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a 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.	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 Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario?	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Podenco Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Perro de Presa Canario 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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario 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 German Shepherd and Podenco Canario and Perro de Presa Canario have?	6-10 puppies	6-12 puppies	7-9 puppies
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German Shepherd vs Podenco Canario vs Perro de Presa Canario Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
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	No data available	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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