Kunming Wolfdog vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Shikoku dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Kunming Wolfdog	Galician Cattle Dog	Shikoku dog
Origins	China	Spain	Japan
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	198	415	210
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Other Names	Kunming Wolfdog, Chinese Wolfdog	Can de Palleiro, Galician Shepherd Dog, Galician Celtic Wolfdog, Galician Palleiro	Shikoku dog, Kochi-ken, Mikawa Inu, Japanese Wolfdog
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	Dog Registry of America Inc.	No set	No set
Price	$800-$1200	Unknown	$500-$800

General Appearance - Kunming Wolfdog vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Shikoku dog

Size	Large	Large	Large Medium
Weight	66-84 pounds (30-38 kg)	Male: 66–84 pounds (30–38 kg), Female: 55–73 pounds (25–33 kg)	Male: 35-50 pounds (16-23 kg), Female: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	75 pounds (34 kg)	Male: 75 pounds (34 kg), Female: 64 pounds (29 kg)	Male: 42.5 pounds (19.5 kg), Female: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height	25-27 inches (64-68 cm)	Male: 23–26 inch (59–65 cm), Female: 22–25 inch (57–63 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Avg. Height	26 inches (66 cm)	Male: 24.5 inch (62 cm), Female: 23.5 inch (60 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Kunming Wolfdog vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Shikoku dog

Coat	Smooth Double	Dense Hard	Soft
Colors	Black Light Straw Deep Rust	Sand Grizzly Cinnamon Brown Black	Black Black & Tan Cream
Grooming	Effortless: The Kunming Wolfdog requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Galician Cattle Dog requires a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Shikoku dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Kunming Wolfdogs shed moderately.	Galician Cattle Dogs shed above average.	Shikoku dogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Kunming Wolfdog vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Shikoku dog

Temperament	Intelligent Curious Willing Stubborn	Hard working Intelligent Loyal Guarding Strong Independent	Agile Cautious Intelligent Brave Energetic Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Kunming Wolfdog is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Galician Cattle Dog's has great intelligence.	Average: Shikoku dog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Kunming Wolfdogs aren't famous for their trainability.	Galician Cattle Dogs are easy to train.	Shikoku dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Kunming Wolfdog is a highly playful breed.	Galician Cattle Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Shikoku dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Kunming Wolfdogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Galician Cattle Dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Kunming Wolfdogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Galician Cattle Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Shikoku dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Kunming Wolfdogs need a lot of social interaction.	Galician Cattle Dogs are kinda antisocial.	Shikoku dogs are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Kunming Wolfdog barks occasionally.	Average: The Galician Cattle Dog barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Shikoku dog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Kunming Wolfdogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Galician Cattle Dogs are average watchdogs.	Shikoku dogs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Kunming Wolfdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Galician Cattle Dogs are average defenders.	Shikoku dogs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Kunming Wolfdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Galician Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shikoku dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Kunming Wolfdogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Galician Cattle Dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shikoku dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Kunming Wolfdogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Galician Cattle Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Shikoku dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Kunming Wolfdogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Galician Cattle 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.	Shikoku 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.
Apartment Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Galician Cattle Dogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Shikoku dogs 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	Kunming Wolfdogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Galician Cattle Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Shikoku dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Kunming Wolfdogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Galician Cattle Dogs handle alone time quite well.	Shikoku 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Kunming Wolfdog vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Shikoku dog

Stranger Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Galician Cattle Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Shikoku dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Galician Cattle Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Shikoku dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Galician Cattle Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Shikoku dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not dog-friendly.	Galician Cattle Dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Shikoku dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Kunming Wolfdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Galician Cattle Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shikoku dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Galician Cattle Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shikoku dogs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Kunming Wolfdogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Galician Cattle Dogs are generally with other pets.	Shikoku dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Kunming Wolfdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Galician Cattle Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Shikoku dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.	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.
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.	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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Kunming Wolfdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Galician Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shikoku dog 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Kunming Wolfdog vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Shikoku dog

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	Galician Cattle Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	Shikoku dogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Bloat Canine Diabetes Mellitus Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Eye Problems Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Skin Allergies Von Willebrand's Disease	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	11-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Kunming Wolfdogs are high energy dogs.	Galician Cattle Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shikoku dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Kunming Wolfdogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Galician Cattle Dogs have an average exercise need.	Shikoku dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Kunming Wolfdogs don't need too much sleep.	Galician Cattle Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Shikoku dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Kunming Wolfdog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Kunming Wolfdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Galician Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Shikoku dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Kunming Wolfdog is an average drooler.	The Galician Cattle Dog is an average drooler.	The Shikoku dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Kunming Wolfdog vs Galician Cattle Dog vs Shikoku dog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	1-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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