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Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Alsatian wolf dog or English Greyhound? Find the right dog for you

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Name Great Pyrenees German Shepherd Greyhound
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
English Greyhound
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
Giant Large Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound weight comparison:
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg) Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound height comparison:
Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm) Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $800-$2000 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.

Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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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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Trainability
Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound trainability comparison.
Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound behavior/temperament comparison:
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Quiet
Athletic
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Greyhound 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: Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound?
Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound social needs comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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?
Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound playfulness comparison:
Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound?
Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
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.
Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.

Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
Great Pyrenees 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound?
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
The Greyhound 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 Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
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
Heart Murmurs
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Osteoarthritis
Sensitivity To Anesthesia
Osteosarcoma
Alopecia
Cold Intolerance
Pannus
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Vitreous Degeneration
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, German Shepherd and Greyhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound?
Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees 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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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound energy level comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Greyhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Greyhound dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.

Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 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? Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound coat comparison:
Dense
Double
Fuzzy Fine
Colors
What are the original Great Pyrenees, German Shepherd and Greyhound color?
White Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound grooming comparison:
Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Greyhound dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
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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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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Hypoallergenic
Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound 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 Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound?

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Greyhound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Which dog is more friendly?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Greyhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound?
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Greyhound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound 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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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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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Pyrenees or German Shepherd or Greyhound? Which is better for autism?

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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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.

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.
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.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound?

Not really

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

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

Greyhound 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

Not really

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

Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Reproducibility Comparison

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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 Pyrenees and German Shepherd and Greyhound have?
6-9 puppies 6-10 puppies 1-12 puppies

Great Pyrenees vs German Shepherd vs Greyhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound 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. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
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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