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Name	Rampur Greyhound	German Shepherd	Ariege Pointer
Origins	India	Germany	France
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	North Indian Grey Hound Rampur Hound	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Ariege Pointing Dog Braque de l’Ariège
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Which is the smallest dog, Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	25–30 kg
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	25–30 kg
Height Which is taller, Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer height comparison:	Male: 24-29 inches (61-73 cm), Female: 27-29 inches (68-73 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 24–26 inches (60–67 cm), Female: 22–26 inches (56–65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26.5 inches (67 cm), Female: 28 inches (70.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 24–26 inches (60–67 cm), Female: 22–26 inches (56–65 cm)

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Which is more expensive?	Unknown	$800-$2000	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	Average: The Rampur Greyhound is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer intelligence:	Smart: The Rampur Greyhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Ariege Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer trainability comparison.	Rampur Greyhound dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Ariege Pointer dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	Rampur Greyhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Ariege Pointer dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Rampur Greyhound dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Ariege Pointer dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Friendly Loyal Devoted Companionable	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Independent Energetic Docile Quick Trainable Robust
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Ariege Pointer dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer?	Average: Rampur Greyhound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Ariege Pointer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer social needs comparison:	Rampur Greyhound dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Ariege Pointer dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Rampur Greyhound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Ariege Pointer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Rampur Greyhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Ariege Pointer dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer playfulness comparison:	Average: Rampur Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Ariege Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer?	Low to Average: The Rampur Greyhound rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Ariege Pointer is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	Very house-friendly dog the Rampur Greyhound breed.	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Ariege Pointer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Rampur Greyhound 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.	Ariege Pointer dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	Rampur Greyhound dogs handle alone time quite well.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Ariege Pointer 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.

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rampur Greyhound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Ariege Pointer bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Rampur Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Ariege Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer mouthiness comparison:	Rampur Greyhound 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.	Ariege Pointer dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer?	Rampur Greyhounds are commonly healthy dogs.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	The Ariege Pointer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer health problems comparison:	No data available	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	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Rampur Greyhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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 Ariege Pointer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer lifespan comparison. How long do Rampur Greyhound, German Shepherd and Ariege Pointer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Rampur Greyhound: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Ariege Pointer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer?	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer energy level comparison:	Rampur Greyhound dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Ariege Pointer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rampur Greyhound dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Ariege Pointer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	Rampur Greyhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Ariege Pointer dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Rampur Greyhound 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 Ariege Pointer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer coat comparison:	Smooth Flat	Fuzzy	Fine
Colors What are the original Rampur Greyhound, German Shepherd and Ariege Pointer color?	Fawn Brindle Grey White & Black	Black Tan Red Silver	White Brown Fawn Orange Fawn ticked Brown ticked
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Rampur Greyhound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Ariege Pointer requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Rampur Greyhound dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Ariege Pointer dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Hypoallergenic Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer?	Medium ⏺ The Rampur Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Ariege Pointer has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Rampur Greyhound 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 Ariege Pointer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rampur Greyhound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Ariege Pointer dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Which dog is more friendly?	Rampur Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Ariege Pointer dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	Rampur Greyhound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Ariege Pointer dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	Rampur Greyhound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Ariege Pointer dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer?	Rampur Greyhound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Ariege Pointer dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer?	Yes Rampur Greyhound 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.	No Ariege Pointer dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Rampur Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Ariege Pointer is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Rampur Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Ariege Pointers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer 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. 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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Rampur Greyhound or German Shepherd or Ariege Pointer? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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 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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer?	Not really Rampur Greyhound 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 Ariege Pointer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	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.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	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.

Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Rampur Greyhound and German Shepherd and Ariege Pointer have?	6-9 puppies	6-10 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Rampur Greyhound vs German Shepherd vs Ariege Pointer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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	No data available

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