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German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Alsatian wolf dog or Old Farm Collie or Hungarian Agar? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Shepherd Scotch Collie Hungarian Greyhound
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound breeds.
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Old Farm Collie
Scottish Collie
Farm Collie
Hungarian Agar
Hungarian Gazehound
Hungarian Sighthound
Magyar Agar
Hungarian Greyhound
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg) Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 55-66 pounds (25–30 kg), Female: 52-64 pounds (23.5-29 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 60.5 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 58 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Shepherd or Scotch Collie or Hungarian Greyhound? German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound height comparison:
Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm) Male: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) Male: 22.5 inches (57 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Find price differences between these breeds.
$800-$2000 $700-$900 $400-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Shepherd or Scotch Collie or Hungarian Greyhound?
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Average: The Hungarian Greyhound is a commonly available dog breed.

German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Scotch Collie dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Hungarian Greyhound dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is easiest to train?
German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Scotch Collie dogs are very easy to train.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most alert?
German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Scotch Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most protective?
German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Scotch Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs strongly protect their territory.
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German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound? Compare temperaments.
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Energetic
Intelligent
Docile
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Tireless
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: Scotch Collie 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 Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound?
High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Scotch Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Hungarian Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound social needs comparison:
German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Scotch Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs are kinda antisocial.
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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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Scotch Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Hungarian Greyhound 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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Scotch Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Scotch Collie is a vocal breed.
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Low: The Hungarian Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most playful?
Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Scotch Collie is a playful breed.
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Average: Hungarian Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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.
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 Scotch Collie indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Hungarian Greyhound breed.

German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most flexible?
German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Scotch Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: German Shepherd or Scotch Collie or Hungarian Greyhound?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Scotch Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs handle alone time quite well.

German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has lowest bite risk?

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Scotch Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Hungarian Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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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Scotch Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Scotch Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Hungarian Greyhound bite force: Ordinary.

German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed lives longest?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Scotch Collie: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Hungarian Greyhound: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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 average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has fewer health issues?
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
The Scotch Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Very healthy dog breed.
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 Scotch Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Hungarian Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound 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
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German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which breed is most active?
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Scotch Collie dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shepherd or Scotch Collie or Hungarian Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Scotch Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shepherd or Scotch Collie or Hungarian Greyhound?
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Scotch Collie dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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 Scotch Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Hungarian Greyhound's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which needs most food?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 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.

German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
White
Sable
Blue & Merle
Black & White
Cream
White
Brindle
Spotted
Speckled
Merle
White & Brown
Black & White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Scotch Collie requires a lot of grooming.
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Effortless: The Hungarian Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which drools least?
The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Scotch Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Hungarian Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Scotch Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Hungarian Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Fuzzy Dense
Thick
Flat
Dense
Rough
Thick
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Shepherd or Scotch Collie or Hungarian Greyhound? German Shepherd or Scotch Collie or {name3 shedding:
German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Scotch Collie dogs are heavy shedders.
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Hungarian Greyhound dogs are low shedders.
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German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which is best with kids?
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Scotch Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Scotch Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shepherd or Scotch Collie or Hungarian Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Scotch Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Shepherd or Scotch Collie or Hungarian Greyhound?
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Scotch Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Shepherd or Scotch Collie or Hungarian Greyhound?
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Scotch Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Hungarian Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound?
Yes
German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Scotch Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Hungarian Greyhound 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
Scotch Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Hungarian Greyhound 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.
Scotch Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Hungarian Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

German Shepherd vs Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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

Scotch Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Hungarian Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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 Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Which has most puppies?
6-10 puppies 8-12 puppies 6-8 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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 Scotch Collie vs Hungarian Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. How are they classified?
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 Classification
Compare FCI groups for German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of German Shepherd, Scotch Collie, and Hungarian Greyhound. 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
Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale
United Kennel Club

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