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Name	Papillon	German Shepherd	Pomsky
Origins	Spain France Belgium	Germany	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky breeds.	Continental Toy Spaniel Epagneul Nain Epagneul Nain Continental Phalène Squirrel Dog Butterfly Dog	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	No data available
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Large	Small Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	7-38 pounds (3-17 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	21.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, Papillon or German Shepherd or Pomsky? Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky height comparison:	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$600	$800-$2000	$2500-$3500
Availability Which is easier to get, Papillon or German Shepherd or Pomsky?	Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Pomsky is easier than average to get.

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which breed ranks highest?	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Pomsky dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which is easiest to train?	Papillon dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Pomsky dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which breed is most alert?	Papillon dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Pomsky dogs are not the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which breed is most protective?	Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Pomsky dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky? Compare temperaments.	Happy Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Active Intelligent Friendly
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: German 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: Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky?	High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Pomsky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky social needs comparison:	Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Pomsky dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Pomsky dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Pomsky 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Pomsky is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which breed is most playful?	The Papillon is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Pomsky is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Papillon indoors.	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.	Apartment-friendly dog the Pomsky breed.
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Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which breed is most flexible?	Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pomsky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or German Shepherd or Pomsky?	Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Pomsky 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.

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pomsky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which uses mouth most during play?	Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Pomsky dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Papillon bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pomsky bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which breed lives longest?	12-16 years The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Pomsky: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pomsky can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which has fewer health issues?	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	The Pomsky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least 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).	Average The Pomsky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky health problems comparison:	Collapsed Trachea Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypoglycemia	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	Collapsed Trachea Hip Dysplasia Luxating Patella Allergies Eye Problems Epilepsy Heart Problems Dental Problems Skin Diseases

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which breed is most active?	Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Pomsky dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or German Shepherd or Pomsky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Pomsky dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or German Shepherd or Pomsky?	Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Pomsky dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Pomsky has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which needs most food?	1/4 to 1 cup 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.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red White Sable Lemon	Black Tan Red Silver	Blue Pure white Grey & White Brown or Reddish Brown
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Pomsky requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which drools least?	The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pomsky is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Pomsky has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Fuzzy	Fluffy Soft Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Papillon or German Shepherd or Pomsky? Papillon or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Papillon dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Pomsky dogs shed above average. See more.
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Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Good With Comparison

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

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pomsky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which is best for draft work?	Not really 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which has most puppies?	2-4 puppies	6-10 puppies	2-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. What's recommended?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Papillon vs German Shepherd vs Pomsky Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Papillon, German Shepherd, and Pomsky. Which has most recognition?	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	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	Pomsky Club of America

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