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Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Comparison - Dog breed selector: Apollo of Dogs or Husky or Corgi? Find the right dog for you

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Name Great Dane Alaskan Husky Pembroke Welsh Corgi
OriginsGermany flagGermany United States flagUnited States Wales flagWales
Group Working Dogs Sled Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Husky Corgi
Pem
Pembroke
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed type comparison:
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Which is the smallest dog, Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Giant Medium Small
Weight
Which is heavier, Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Husky? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi weight comparison:
Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg) Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi height comparison:
Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm) 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm) 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1200 $1000-$1500 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Very frequent: The Great Dane 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.
Very frequent: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is quite easy to get.

Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi intelligence:
Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence.
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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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Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi trainability comparison.
Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
Agile
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Sensitive
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Going
Cheerful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Alaskan Husky 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: Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi social needs comparison:
Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Great Dane 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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Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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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Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi playfulness comparison:
Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed.
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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed.
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A lot: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed.

Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Great Dane 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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.

Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Pembroke Welsh Corgi bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi mouthiness comparison:
Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Alaskan Huskys tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cancer
Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Hyperthyroidism
Laryngeal Paresis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Cystinuria
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi lifespan comparison. How long do Great Dane, Alaskan Husky and Pembroke Welsh Corgi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgi: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers cold weather
The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi energy level comparison:
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.
Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. 1 to 1.5 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? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi coat comparison:
Dense Dense Fluffy
Colors
What are the original Great Dane, Alaskan Husky and Pembroke Welsh Corgi color?
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Black
Gray
White
Blonde
Orange
Red
Fawn
Sable
Black & Tan
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or {name3 shedding:
Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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, Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

Medium

The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler.
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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Which dog is more friendly?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Yes
Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.
Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Dane or Alaskan Husky or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? 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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

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.

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?

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.

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: Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

Not really

Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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?

Yes

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.

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.

Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 Great Dane and Alaskan Husky and Pembroke Welsh Corgi have?
10-15 puppies 4-10 puppies 6-7 puppies

Great Dane vs Alaskan Husky vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Not recognized by FCI. 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
Canadian Canine Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc. 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
Canadian Canine Registry

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