Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Smooth Collie – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Shiloh Shepherd dog	Seppala Siberian Sleddog	Smooth Collie
Origins	United States	Canada	Scotland
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Sled Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	347	354	354
Reviews	0	1	1
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Other Names	Shiloh Shepherd dog, Shiloh	Sepp Siberian Sleddog, Siberian Sleddog	Short-Haired Collie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	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
Price	$800-$1000	$600-$800	$400-$600

General Appearance - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Smooth Collie

Size	Giant	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg), Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)	40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 115 pounds (52 kg), Female: 90 pounds (40.5 kg)	45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Smooth Collie

Coat	Smooth Double	Dense	Dense Thick Flat
Colors	Black Black & Tan Golden Grey Silver White	Sable Piebald Gray White Black	Black & White & Tan Blue & Merle Blue & Merle & White Sable Sable & White White White & Merle Merle
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Shiloh Shepherd dog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Shiloh Shepherd dogs shed moderately.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs shed moderately.	Smooth Collies are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Smooth Collie

Temperament	Companionable Loving Outgoing Gentle Loyal Trainable	Active Primitive Cooperative Trainable Affectionate Inquisitive	Friendly Gentle Intelligent Loyal Protective Responsive Social
Intelligent Rank	Average: Shiloh Shepherd dog's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Seppala Siberian Sleddog's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are easy to train.	Smooth Collies are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Shiloh Shepherd dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Smooth Collie is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Smooth Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Smooth Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are a social breed.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs need for social interaction is average.	Smooth Collies need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Shiloh Shepherd dog rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog rarely barks.	Average to high: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are good watchdogs.	Smooth Collies are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average defenders.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs strongly protect their territory.	Smooth Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Shiloh Shepherd dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Smooth Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Shiloh Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Smooth Collies have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Shiloh Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Smooth Collies are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Shiloh 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.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs 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.	Smooth Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd 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.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Smooth Collies 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	Shiloh Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Smooth Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Shiloh Shepherd 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Smooth Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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 - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Smooth Collie

Stranger Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Smooth Collies are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Smooth Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards cats.	Smooth Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Smooth Collies are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Shiloh Shepherd dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Seppala Siberian Sleddog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Smooth Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are commonly okay with elderly people.	Smooth Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are generally with other pets.	Smooth Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Shiloh Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Smooth Collies 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes 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 Shiloh Shepherd dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Seppala Siberian Sleddog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Smooth Collie 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 - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Smooth Collie

Health Issues	Shiloh Shepherd dogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Smooth Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Collie Eye Anomaly Drug Sensitivity Gray Collie Syndrome Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-16 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Shiloh Shepherd dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Smooth Collies have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Shiloh Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Smooth Collies need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Shiloh Shepherd dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Smooth Collies sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Seppala Siberian Sleddog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Shiloh Shepherd dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Shiloh Shepherd dog is an average drooler.	The Seppala Siberian Sleddog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The Smooth Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Shiloh Shepherd dog vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog vs Smooth Collie

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	6-12 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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