Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Kraski ovcar or Spangold Retriever?

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Name	Karst Shepherd	Spangold Retriever
Origins	Slovenia	England Scotland
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Group	Guard Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Karst Shepherd and Spangold Retriever. What other names are these breeds known by?	Kraski ovcar Karst Sheepdog Istrian Sheepdog Krasevec Krazski Ovcar	No data available
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Karst Shepherd and a Spangold Retriever. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Cross Breed

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Karst Shepherd and a Spangold Retriever. Which breed is heavier?	58-88 pounds (26-40 kg)	40-75 pounds (18-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	73 pounds (33 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Karst Shepherd or Spangold Retriever? Is a Karst Shepherd taller than a Spangold Retriever?	Male: 22-25 inches (57-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (54-60 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23.5 inches (60 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Karst Shepherd and a Spangold Retriever. Which breed costs more?	$800-$1000	$700-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Karst Shepherd or Spangold Retriever?	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 Spangold Retriever is quite easy to get.

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: Spangold Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare training requirements.	Karst Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Spangold Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare alertness levels.	Karst Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Spangold Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare territorial behaviors.	Karst Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Spangold Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Karst Shepherd and a Spangold Retriever. How do their temperaments differ?	Independent Courageous Brave	Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Confident Friendly Affectionate Reliable Social Kind Cheerful Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever?	Sensitive: Karst Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever?	High: Karst Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Spangold Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever social needs comparison:	Karst Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Spangold Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever?	Karst Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Spangold Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Karst Shepherd 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. See more.	Spangold Retriever dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Karst Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Spangold Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Karst Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Spangold Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Karst Shepherd breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Spangold Retriever breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Karst Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Spangold Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Karst Shepherd or Spangold Retriever?	Karst Shepherd dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Spangold Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Karst Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Spangold Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Karst Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Spangold Retriever dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Karst Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spangold Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Karst Shepherd: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Spangold Retriever: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Karst Shepherd can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Karst Shepherd and a Spangold Retriever. Which breed is healthier?	The Karst Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Spangold Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever?	Average The Karst Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Spangold Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare activity levels.	Karst Shepherd dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Spangold Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Karst Shepherd or Spangold Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Karst Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Spangold Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Karst Shepherd or Spangold Retriever?	Karst Shepherd dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Spangold Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Karst Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Spangold Retriever's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare daily food needs.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Karst Shepherd and Spangold Retriever? Compare breed colors.	Grey	Black Tan White Golden Liver Light
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Karst Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Spangold Retriever requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare drooling amounts.	The Karst Shepherd drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Spangold Retriever is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Karst Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Spangold Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Karst Shepherd and a Spangold Retriever? Compare fur types.	Dense Thick Double	Feathered Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare bathing frequencies.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Karst Shepherd or Spangold Retriever? Do Karst Shepherd dogs shed more than Spangold Retriever dogs?	Karst Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Spangold Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare kid-friendliness.	Karst Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Spangold Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Karst Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Spangold Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Karst Shepherd or Spangold Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Karst Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Spangold Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Karst Shepherd or Spangold Retriever?	Karst Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Spangold Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Karst Shepherd or Spangold Retriever? Can a Karst Shepherd and a Spangold Retriever be friends? Do Karst Shepherd dogs get along with Spangold Retriever dogs?	Karst Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Spangold Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever?	Yes Karst Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Spangold Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Karst Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spangold Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Karst Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Spangold Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Karst Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Spangold Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Karst Shepherd or a Spangold Retriever? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Karst Shepherd and Spangold Retriever. Which has stronger military background?	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.

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Karst Shepherd and Spangold Retriever. Which has larger litters?	3-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Karst Shepherd and Spangold Retriever breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Karst Shepherd and Spangold Retriever. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Karst Shepherd vs Spangold Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Karst Shepherd and Spangold Retriever. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Karst Shepherd and Spangold Retriever. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Karst Shepherd and Spangold Retriever. Which is more widely recognized?	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Slovenian Kennel Club (SKC)	No data available

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