Indian pariah dog vs German Shepherd – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Indian pariah dog	German Shepherd
Origins	India	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	388	2
Reviews	6	3
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Other Names	INDog	Alsatian, Berger Allemand, Alsatian wolf dog (UK), Deutscher Schäferhund, Schäferhund
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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
Price	$300-$400	$800-$2000

General Appearance - Indian pariah dog vs German Shepherd

Size	Large Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height	Male: 23-25 inches (57-64 cm), Female: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Indian pariah dog vs German Shepherd

Coat	Smooth Double	Fuzzy
Colors	Various combinations	Silver Tan Red Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Indian pariah dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Indian pariah dogs are low shedders.	German Shepherds are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Indian pariah dog vs German Shepherd

Temperament	Cautious Docile	Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Confident Curious Loyal Watchful
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Indian pariah dog's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Indian pariah dogs are very easy to train.	German Shepherds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Indian pariah dog is a highly playful breed.	German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	German Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Indian pariah dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	German Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Indian pariah dogs need for social interaction is average.	German Shepherds need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average to high: The Indian pariah dog is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Indian pariah dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	German Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Indian pariah dogs are average defenders.	German Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Indian pariah dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Indian pariah dogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Shepherds have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Indian pariah dog is strong enough to escape from home.	German Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Indian pariah dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	German Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Indian pariah dogs are apartment-friendly dogs.	German Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Indian pariah dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Indian pariah dog vs German Shepherd

Stranger Friendly	Indian pariah dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	German Shepherds are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Indian pariah dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Indian pariah dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Indian pariah dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	German Shepherds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Indian pariah dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Indian pariah dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Indian pariah dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Shepherds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Indian pariah dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No German Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Indian pariah dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Indian pariah dog vs German Shepherd

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	No set	Allergies Blindness Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Cushing's Syndrome Degenerative Myelopathy Demodectic Mange Diabetes Digestive Problems Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Heart Disease Hemophilia A Hemophilia B Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lens Luxation Lupus Megaesophagus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Panosteitis Paralysis Perianal Fistula Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Seborrhea Vitiligo Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome
Life Expectancy	13-14 years	10-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Indian pariah dogs are high energy dogs.	German Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Indian pariah dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Indian pariah dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 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	Low to Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Indian pariah dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Indian pariah dog is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Indian pariah dog vs German Shepherd

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-9 puppies	6-10 puppies
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