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Name	Treeing Cur	Mountain Cur	German Shepherd
Origins	United States	United States	Germany
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd breeds.	Treeing Dog	Cur Dog Moutain Cur Dog Cur	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?	Large Medium	Large Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 30-60 pounds (13-27 kg), Female: 25-55 pounds (11-25 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 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?	Male: 45 pounds (20 kg), Female: 40 pounds (18 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Treeing Cur or Mountain Cur or German Shepherd? Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 18-25 inches (48-65 cm), Female: 16-22 inches (41-58 cm)	18-26 inches (46-66 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?	Male: 21.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 19 inches (49.5 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.	$400-$600	$300-$500	$800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Treeing Cur or Mountain Cur or German Shepherd?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	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.

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd? Compare temperaments.	Playful Alert Intelligent Athletic Dauntless	Energetic Protective Courageous Intelligent Watchful Quiet	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Treeing Cur dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Mountain Cur dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd?	Average to High: Treeing Cur dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Mountain Cur dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:	Treeing Cur dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Mountain Cur dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Treeing Cur is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Mountain Cur dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Treeing Cur dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Mountain Cur 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.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Treeing Cur barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Mountain Cur barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?	The Treeing Cur is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Mountain Curs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Treeing Cur breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Mountain Cur 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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?	Treeing Cur dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Mountain Cur 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.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Treeing Cur or Mountain Cur or German Shepherd?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Mountain Cur 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.

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Treeing Cur: 11 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Mountain Cur: 14 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?	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 Mountain Cur can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?	Treeing Curs tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Mountain Cur is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Treeing Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Mountain Cur 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).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur 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

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which breed is most active?	Treeing Cur dogs are high-energy dogs.	Mountain Cur dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Treeing Cur or Mountain Cur or German Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Treeing Cur dogs need a lot of exercises.	Mountain Cur dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Treeing Cur or Mountain Cur or German Shepherd?	Treeing Cur dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Mountain Cur dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. What colors are available?	Any color	Black Red Blue Cream White Brown Yellow Brindle Blonde	Black Tan Red Silver
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Treeing Cur requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Mountain Cur requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which drools least?	The Treeing Cur is an average drooler. See more.	The Mountain Cur is an average drooler. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Treeing Cur has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Mountain Cur has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Flat	Rough Smooth	Fuzzy
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Treeing Cur or Mountain Cur or German Shepherd? Treeing Cur or Mountain Cur or {name3 shedding:	Treeing Cur dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mountain Cur dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which is best with kids?	Treeing Cur dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mountain Cur dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Treeing Cur dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Mountain Cur dogs are generally with other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Treeing Cur or Mountain Cur or German Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Treeing Cur dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Treeing Cur or Mountain Cur or German Shepherd?	Treeing Cur dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Mountain Cur dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Treeing Cur or Mountain Cur or German Shepherd?	Treeing Cur dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mountain Cur 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: Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd?	Yes Treeing Cur dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mountain Cur 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 Treeing Cur is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mountain Cur 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?	Treeing Curs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Mountain Curs are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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 Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Treeing Cur breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mountain Cur 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.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. 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 Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which has most military use?	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.

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which has most puppies?	6-8 puppies	3-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. 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.

Treeing Cur vs Mountain Cur vs German Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. How are they classified?	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 Classification Compare FCI groups for Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Treeing Cur, Mountain Cur, and German Shepherd. Which has most recognition?	No data available	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental 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

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