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German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Alsatian wolf dog or Chuksha or New Zealand Eye Dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name German Shepherd Siberian Husky New Zealand Heading Dog
OriginsGermany flagGermany Russia flagRussia New Zealand flagNew Zealand
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Sled Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Chuksha
Husky
Icee
Sibe
Chukcha
New Zealand Eye Dog
NZ Heading Dog
New Zealand Collie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? Which is the smallest dog, German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
Large Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog weight comparison:
Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) 55-66 pounds (25-30 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) 60.5 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog 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) 20-24 inches (50-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) 22 inches (55.5 cm)

German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? Which is more expensive?
$800-$2000 $700-$1200 Unknown
Availability
Which is easier to get, German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Siberian Husky 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.

German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog intelligence:
Outstanding: German Shepherd 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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Smart: The New Zealand Heading Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog trainability comparison.
German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train.
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New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? 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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Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are not the best to protect their territory.
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German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
Intelligent
Willing
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: New Zealand Heading Dog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog?
High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog social needs comparison:
German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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New Zealand Heading Dog 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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Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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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Siberian Husky 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.
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New Zealand Heading Dog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog playfulness comparison:
Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
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The New Zealand Heading Dog is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog?
Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The New Zealand Heading Dog rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
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 Siberian Husky breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the New Zealand Heading Dog breed in the home.

German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog 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.
Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
New Zealand Heading Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
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.
New Zealand Heading Dog 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 Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

New Zealand Heading Dog bite force: Ordinary.
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 Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The New Zealand Heading Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog mouthiness comparison:
German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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New Zealand Heading Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog?
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
New Zealand Heading Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog 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
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Corneal Dystrophy
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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 Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The New Zealand Heading Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog lifespan comparison. How long do German Shepherd, Siberian Husky and New Zealand Heading Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of New Zealand Heading Dog: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog?
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 cold weather
The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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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 Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog energy level comparison:
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
New Zealand Heading Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.
New Zealand Heading Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.

German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
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 3 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 Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The New Zealand Heading Dog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog coat comparison:
Fuzzy Fluffy Smooth
Colors
What are the original German Shepherd, Siberian Husky and New Zealand Heading Dog color?
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Black
Gray
Red
White
Sable
Agouti
Black & White
Tan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog grooming comparison:
Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The New Zealand Heading Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:
German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Siberian Husky dogs shed above average.
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New Zealand Heading Dog dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
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 Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog 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 Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog?

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The New Zealand Heading Dog 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 Siberian Husky is an average drooler.
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The New Zealand Heading Dog is an average drooler.
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German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog?
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
New Zealand Heading Dog dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog?
Yes
German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
New Zealand Heading Dog 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
Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
New Zealand Heading Dog 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.
Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.
New Zealand Heading Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog 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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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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: German Shepherd or Siberian Husky or New Zealand Heading Dog? Which is better for autism?

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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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 Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog?

Not really

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

Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

New Zealand Heading Dog 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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog 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 Siberian Husky and New Zealand Heading Dog have?
6-10 puppies 4-8 puppies 3-5 puppies

German Shepherd vs Siberian Husky vs New Zealand Heading Dog 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 1930 as a Working 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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
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