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Name	German Shepherd	Portuguese Water Dog	Lagotto Romagnolo
Origins	Germany	Portugal	Italy
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo breeds.	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Cao De Agua Portie Water Dog	Lagotti Romagnoli Lagotto Water Dog of Romagna Romagna Water Dog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg)	Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog or Lagotto Romagnolo? German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm)	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$2000	$2500-$2800	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog or Lagotto Romagnolo?	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.

German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog 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.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is easiest to train?	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most alert?	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most protective?	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders. See more.
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German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo? Compare temperaments.	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Intelligent Docile Obedient Brave Impetuous Quarrelsome	Loving Intelligent Loyal Social Trainable Cheerful
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo social needs comparison:	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo 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.	Portuguese Water 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. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most playful?	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed. See more.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. 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.	Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.	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 Lagotto Romagnolo indoors.
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German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most flexible?	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: German Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog or Lagotto Romagnolo?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Lagotto Romagnolo 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has lowest bite risk?	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which uses mouth most during play?	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Lagotto Romagnolo bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed lives longest?	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. 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. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lagotto Romagnolo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has fewer health issues?	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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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).	Average The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo 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) Entropion Ectropion Distichiasis Persistent Pupillary Membranes Addison's Disease Megaesophagus Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd) Abnormally Small Eyes GM-1 Storage Disease Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy Gastrointestinal Diseases Colitis Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Lymphangiectasia	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts

German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which breed is most active?	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog or Lagotto Romagnolo?	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which needs most food?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Silver	Black White Brown	Black Gray Tan White Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which drools least?	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fuzzy	Curly	Waterproof
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which requires most frequent baths?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog or Lagotto Romagnolo? German Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog or {name3 shedding:	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are low shedders. See more.
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German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best with kids?	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog or Lagotto Romagnolo?	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shepherd or Portuguese Water Dog or Lagotto Romagnolo?	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo 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 Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. 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, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. 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 Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Which has most puppies?	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. What's recommended?	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.

German Shepherd vs Portuguese Water Dog vs Lagotto Romagnolo Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of German Shepherd, Portuguese Water Dog, and Lagotto Romagnolo. 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 Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Australian National Kennel Council New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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