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Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Comparison - Dog breed selector: Galician Celtic Wolfdog or Pastor de Garafía or Grand Gascon Saintongeois? Find the right dog for you

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Name Galician Cattle Dog Garafian Shepherd Gascon Saintongeois
OriginsSpain flagSpain Spain flagSpain France flagFrance
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Galician Celtic Wolfdog
Galician Palleiro
Galician Shepherd Dog
Can de Palleiro
Pastor de Garafía
Garafian Shepherd
Grand Gascon Saintongeois
Petit Gascon Saintongeois
Virelade Hound
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois? Which is the smallest dog, Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois?
Large Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Garafian Shepherd? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois weight comparison:
Male: 66–84 pounds (30–38 kg), Female: 55–73 pounds (25–33 kg) Male: 62-77 pounds (28-35 kg), Female: 53-66 pounds (24-30 kg) Male: 65-70 pounds (30-32 kg), Female: 65-70 pounds (30-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 75 pounds (34 kg), Female: 64 pounds (29 kg) Male: 69.5 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60.5 pounds (27 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (31 kg), Female: 67.5 pounds (31 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois height comparison:
Male: 23–26 inch (59–65 cm), Female: 22–25 inch (57–63 cm) Male: 22-25 inch (57-64 cm), Female: 21.5-24 inch (55-62 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (65-72 cm), Female: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24.5 inch (62 cm), Female: 23.5 inch (60 cm) Male: 23.5 inch (60.5 cm), Female: 23 inch (58.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25.5 inches (65 cm)

Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois? Which is more expensive?
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Average: The Garafian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.
Average: The Gascon Saintongeois is a commonly available dog breed.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois intelligence:
Smart: The Galician Cattle Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Garafian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Gascon Saintongeois dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois trainability comparison.
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Gascon Saintongeois dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average watchdogs.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Gascon Saintongeois dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Gascon Saintongeois dogs are average defenders.
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois behavior/temperament comparison:
Independent
Intelligent
Loyal
Strong
Hard working
Guarding
Active
Playful
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Obedient
Social
Companionable
Herding
Loving
Reliable
Loyal
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Gascon Saintongeois dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois?
Average: Galician Cattle Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Garafian Shepherd dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Gascon Saintongeois dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois social needs comparison:
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Gascon Saintongeois dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Gascon Saintongeois dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Galician Cattle Dog 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.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Gascon Saintongeois dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois playfulness comparison:
Average: Galician Cattle Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Garafian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Gascon Saintongeois is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois?
Average: The Galician Cattle Dog barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Garafian Shepherd is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Gascon Saintongeois barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois?
It is not recommended to keep the Galician Cattle Dog breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Garafian Shepherd breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Gascon Saintongeois breed.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Galician Cattle Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Garafian Shepherd dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Average: Gascon Saintongeois dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.
Garafian Shepherd dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Gascon Saintongeois dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Galician Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Garafian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Galician Cattle Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Garafian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Gascon Saintongeois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois mouthiness comparison:
Galician Cattle Dog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Gascon Saintongeois dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois?
Galician Cattle Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.
The Garafian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Gascon Saintongeoiss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois health problems comparison:
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Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Galician Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Garafian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Gascon Saintongeois should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois lifespan comparison. How long do Galician Cattle Dog, Garafian Shepherd and Gascon Saintongeois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Galician Cattle Dog: 12 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Garafian Shepherd: 11 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Gascon Saintongeois: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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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Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois energy level comparison:
Galician Cattle Dog dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Garafian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Gascon Saintongeois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Garafian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Gascon Saintongeois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois?
Galician Cattle Dog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Garafian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Gascon Saintongeois dogs don't need too much sleep.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois?
4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Galician Cattle Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Garafian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Gascon Saintongeois has an average risk for obesity.
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois coat comparison:
Dense
Hard
Dense
Soft
Thick
Dense Undercoat
Abundant
Dense
Colors
What are the original Galician Cattle Dog, Garafian Shepherd and Gascon Saintongeois color?
Black
Brown
Cinnamon
Sand
Grizzly
Fawn
Yellow
Orange
Grey
Brown & Yellow
Reddish-Brown
Golden Yellow
White & Black
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois? Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Galician Cattle Dog requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Garafian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Gascon Saintongeois doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois? Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Galician Cattle Dog dogs shed above average.
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Garafian Shepherd dogs shed above average.
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Gascon Saintongeois dogs are low shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois 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, Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois?

Medium

The Galician Cattle Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Garafian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Gascon Saintongeois has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Galician Cattle Dog is an average drooler.
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The Garafian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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The Gascon Saintongeois drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois Good With Comparison

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

Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Galician Cattle Dog or Garafian Shepherd or Gascon Saintongeois? 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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.

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.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois?

Not really

Galician Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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

Gascon Saintongeois 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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois 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 Galician Cattle Dog and Garafian Shepherd and Gascon Saintongeois have?
1-7 puppies 1-11 puppies 4 to 6 puppies

Galician Cattle Dog vs Garafian Shepherd vs Gascon Saintongeois 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. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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