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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Saarloos Wolfhound or Laika or Alsatian wolf dog? Find the right dog for you

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Name Saarloos Wolfdog Russo-European Laika German Shepherd
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Group Working Dogs Hunting Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Saarloos Wolfhound Laika
Russko-Evropeiskaya Laika
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd breed type comparison:
Cross Breed Purebred Purebred

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
Large Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or Russo-European Laika? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd weight comparison:
79-90 pounds (36-41 kg) Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 kg) Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
84.5 pounds (38.5 kg) Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg) Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd height comparison:
24-29.5 inches (60-75 cm) Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
24-29.5 inches (67.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 Unknown $800-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog is a commonly available dog breed.
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 German Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Russo-European Laika is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd trainability comparison.
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Russo-European Laika dogs are quite easy to train.
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German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Russo-European Laika dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Russo-European Laika dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:
Independent
Energetic
Reliable
Devoted
Lively
Proud
Stubborn
Independent
Agile
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Territorial
Bold
Cheerful
Resourceful
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Saarloos Wolfdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Russo-European Laika dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd?
High: Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Russo-European Laika dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Russo-European Laika dogs are kinda antisocial.
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German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Saarloos Wolfdog is strong enough to escape from home.
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Russo-European Laika dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Russo-European Laika dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd playfulness comparison:
Average: Saarloos Wolfdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Russo-European Laika is a highly playful breed.
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Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd?
Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog barks occasionally.
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A lot: Russo-European Laika is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
It is not recommended to keep the Saarloos Wolfdog breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Russo-European Laika 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.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Saarloos Wolfdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Russo-European Laika dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs handle alone time quite well.
Russo-European Laika 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.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Saarloos Wolfdog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Russo-European Laika bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Saarloos Wolfdog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Russo-European Laika has a low chance of biting somebody.

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd mouthiness comparison:
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Russo-European Laika dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd?
Saarloos Wolfdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Very healthy dog breed.
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd health problems comparison:
No data available 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
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Saarloos Wolfdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The Russo-European Laika 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).
Life Expectancy
Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Saarloos Wolfdog, Russo-European Laika and German Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Saarloos Wolfdog: 11 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Russo-European Laika: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Saarloos Wolfdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Russo-European Laika can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd energy level comparison:
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Russo-European Laika dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Russo-European Laika dogs need a lot of exercises.
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Russo-European Laika dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 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 / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Saarloos Wolfdog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Russo-European Laika has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd coat comparison:
Dense Dense
Thick
Double
Fuzzy
Colors
What are the original Saarloos Wolfdog, Russo-European Laika and German Shepherd color?
Black
Tan
Blue
White
Silver
Black
White
Grey
Pepper
Salt
Dark & White Patches
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Saarloos Wolfdog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Russo-European Laika requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or {name3 shedding:
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs shed moderately.
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Russo-European Laika dogs shed moderately.
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German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd?

Medium

The Saarloos Wolfdog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Russo-European Laika has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Saarloos Wolfdog is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Russo-European Laika is an average drooler.
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The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are generally with other pets.
Russo-European Laika dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Russo-European Laika dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Russo-European Laika dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Russo-European Laika dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd?
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Russo-European Laika dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd?
Yes
Saarloos Wolfdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Russo-European Laika 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Saarloos Wolfdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Russo-European Laika is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Saarloos Wolfdogs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Russo-European Laikas are not recommended for elderly people.
German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Saarloos Wolfdog or Russo-European Laika or German Shepherd? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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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.

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 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.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd?

Not really

Saarloos Wolfdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Russo-European Laika breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Saarloos Wolfdog and Russo-European Laika and German Shepherd have?
4-6 puppies 3-6 puppies 6-10 puppies

Saarloos Wolfdog vs Russo-European Laika vs German Shepherd Recognition Comparison

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

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