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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Swissy or English Greyhound or Pastor de Garafía? Find the right dog for you

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Name Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Garafian Shepherd
OriginsSwitzerland flagSwitzerland United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom Spain flagSpain
Group Working Dogs Hunting Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank75156395
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Swissy
Great Swiss Mountain Dog
Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund
Large Swiss Mountain Dog
Great Swiss Cattle Dog
Bouvier Suisse
English Greyhound Pastor de Garafía
Garafian Shepherd
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd?
Large Giant Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Greyhound? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd weight comparison:
130-135 pounds (59-61 kg) Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg) Male: 62-77 pounds (28-35 kg), Female: 53-66 pounds (24-30 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
132.5 pounds (60 kg) Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg) Male: 69.5 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60.5 pounds (27 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd height comparison:
23.5-28.5 (60-72 cm) Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm) Male: 22-25 inch (57-64 cm), Female: 21.5-24 inch (55-62 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
23.5-28.5 (66 cm) Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm) Male: 23.5 inch (60.5 cm), Female: 23 inch (58.5 cm)

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd? Which is more expensive?
$2000-$2500 $500-$800 Unknown
Availability
Which is easier to get, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd?
Very frequent: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Greyhound is easier than average to get.
Average: The Garafian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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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 Garafian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd trainability comparison.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Greyhound dogs are easy to train.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd?
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Greyhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:
Protective
Alert
Devoted
Selfish
Fearless
Good-natured
Confidence
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Quiet
Athletic
Active
Playful
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Obedient
Social
Companionable
Herding
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: Greyhound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd?
Average to High: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Greyhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Garafian Shepherd dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd social needs comparison:
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs are a social breed.
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Greyhound dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Garafian Shepherd 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?
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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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Garafian Shepherd dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd playfulness comparison:
Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Garafian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd?
Low to Average: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog rarely barks.
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Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.
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Average to High: The Garafian Shepherd is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd?
It is not recommended to keep the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Greyhound breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Garafian Shepherd breed.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Greyhound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Garafian Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd?
Greater Swiss Mountain 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Garafian Shepherd dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Greyhound bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Garafian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Garafian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd mouthiness comparison:
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, 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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Garafian Shepherd dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd?
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Greyhound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Garafian Shepherd 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: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Epilepsy
Distichiasis
Digestive Problems
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
No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Garafian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Greyhound and Garafian Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Greyhound: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Garafian Shepherd: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd?
Prefers cold weather
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd?
4 to 5 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. 3 to 4.5 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? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Greyhound has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Garafian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd coat comparison:
Dense Fine Dense
Soft
Thick
Dense Undercoat
Abundant
Colors
What are the original Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Greyhound and Garafian Shepherd color?
Black
Red
White
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
White
Fawn
Yellow
Orange
Grey
Brown & Yellow
Reddish-Brown
Golden Yellow
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog requires minimal grooming.
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Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Garafian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd? Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or {name3 shedding:
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Greyhound dogs shed moderately.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs shed above average.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd?
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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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
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian 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, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd?

Medium

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Garafian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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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The Garafian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Good With Comparison

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

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or Greyhound or Garafian Shepherd? 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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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?

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: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd?

Not really

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 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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Not really

Garafian 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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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.

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.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian 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 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and Greyhound and Garafian Shepherd have?
5-10 puppies 1-12 puppies 1-11 puppies

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog vs Greyhound vs Garafian Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Canine Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
American Pet Registry, 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
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