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

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Name Great Pyrenees Neapolitan Mastiff German Shepherd
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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
Italian Bulldog
Italian Mastiff
Italian Molosso
Mastino Napoletano
Neo
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
Giant Giant Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or Neapolitan Mastiff? Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd weight comparison:
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg) Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg) Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd height comparison:
Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 26-30 inches (65-75 cm), Female: 24-28 inches (60-70 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 28 inches (70 cm), Female: 26 inches (65 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? Which is more expensive?
$500-$600 $1500-$2000 $800-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Neapolitan Mastiff is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd trainability comparison.
Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? 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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Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Stubborn
Protective
Obedient
Dominant
Trainable
Fearless
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
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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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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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd?
Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Neapolitan Mastiff 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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Social Needs
Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Neapolitan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average.
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German Shepherd 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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Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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German Shepherd 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?
Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Their prey drive is low.
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German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd playfulness comparison:
Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Neapolitan Mastiffs 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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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd?
Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Neapolitan Mastiff rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Neapolitan Mastiff 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.

Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd 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.
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
German Shepherd 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 Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
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 Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Neapolitan Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
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.

Low 🔽

The Neapolitan Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.

High 🔼

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

Health Issues
Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd?
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Very healthy dog breed.
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
No data available 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
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 Neapolitan Mastiff 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).
Life Expectancy
Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Great Pyrenees, Neapolitan Mastiff and German Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
8-10 years
The average lifespan of Neapolitan Mastiff: 9 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd?
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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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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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Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd energy level comparison:
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 5 to 6 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd 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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High: The Neapolitan Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd coat comparison:
Dense
Double
Dense Fuzzy
Colors
What are the original Great Pyrenees, Neapolitan Mastiff and German Shepherd color?
White Black
Blue
Tawny
Mahogany
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd grooming comparison:
Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Neapolitan Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or {name3 shedding:
Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Neapolitan Mastiff dogs shed moderately.
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German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd 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 Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd?

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Neapolitan Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shepherd 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 Neapolitan Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd?
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not dog-friendly.
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd?
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Neapolitan Mastiff dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
German Shepherd 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
Neapolitan Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Shepherd 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.
Neapolitan Mastiffs are commonly okay with elderly people.
German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd 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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Great Pyrenees or Neapolitan Mastiff or German Shepherd? Which is better for autism?

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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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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd?

Not really

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

Neapolitan Mastiff 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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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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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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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.

Yes

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

Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd 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 Pyrenees and Neapolitan Mastiff and German Shepherd have?
6-9 puppies 6-12 puppies 6-10 puppies

Great Pyrenees vs Neapolitan Mastiff vs German Shepherd 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 2004 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 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. 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.
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
No data available 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

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