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Name	Alpine Mastiff	Black Mouth Cur	German Shepherd
Origins	Switzerland	United States	Germany
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Group	Extinct	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alpine Molosser	American Black Mouth Cur East Texas Cur Yellow Black Mouth Southern Cur	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	Giant	Large Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or Black Mouth Cur? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd weight comparison:	340-350 pounds (154-160 kg)	45-95 pounds (20-43 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?	345 pounds (157 kg)	70 pounds (31.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd height comparison:	35-40 inches (89-101 cm)	16-25 inches (40-64 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?	37.5 inches (95 cm)	20.5 inches (52 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	Unavailable	$300-$500	$800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	Unavailable: This dog breed, unfortunately, is no longer available, it may even be extinct.	Average: The Black Mouth Cur is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd trainability comparison.	Alpine Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Alpine Mastiff dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly	Active Protective Loyal Kind Trainable Fearless	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd?	Average to High: Alpine Mastiff dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Black Mouth Cur dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:	Alpine Mastiff dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Black Mouth 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?	Alpine Mastiff dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Black Mouth Cur is strong enough to escape from home. 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?	Alpine Mastiff dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Black Mouth Cur 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd playfulness comparison:	Alpine Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	The Black Mouth Cur is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd?	Average: The Alpine Mastiff barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Black Mouth Cur barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alpine Mastiff breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Black Mouth 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

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Alpine Mastiff dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Black Mouth 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	Alpine Mastiff dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Black Mouth 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.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Alpine Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Black Mouth Cur bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd 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 Alpine Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Black Mouth Cur has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd mouthiness comparison:	Alpine Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Black Mouth 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.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd?	Alpine Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.	Black Mouth Curs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd health problems comparison:	No data available	Ear Infections	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?	Rare The Alpine Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Black Mouth Cur should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) 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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Life Expectancy Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Alpine Mastiff, Black Mouth Cur and German Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Alpine Mastiff: 11 years	12-18 years The average lifespan of Black Mouth Cur: 15 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Alpine Mastiff 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd energy level comparison:	Alpine Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Black Mouth Cur dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alpine Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Black Mouth Cur dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	Alpine Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	15 to 16 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Alpine Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Black Mouth Cur has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd coat comparison:	Rough	Smooth	Fuzzy
Colors What are the original Alpine Mastiff, Black Mouth Cur and German Shepherd color?	Brindle Brown	Black Red Brown Fawn Yellow Brindle	Black Tan Red Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Alpine Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Black Mouth Cur doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or {name3 shedding:	Alpine Mastiff dogs shed above average. See more.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are low shedders. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. 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.
Hypoallergenic Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd?	High 🔼 The Alpine Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Black Mouth Cur 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 Alpine Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Black Mouth Cur is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Black Mouth Cur dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Black Mouth 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
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd?	Alpine Mastiff dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Black Mouth Cur dogs are average friendly towards other 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: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd?	Yes Alpine Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Black Mouth 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 Alpine Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Black Mouth 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?	Alpine Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Black Mouth Curs are commonly okay with elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur 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. 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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Alpine Mastiff or Black Mouth Cur or German Shepherd? Which is better for autism?	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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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: Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur vs German Shepherd?	Not really Alpine Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Black Mouth 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.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur 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. 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 Alpine Mastiff and Black Mouth Cur and German Shepherd have?	5-12 puppies	5-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Alpine Mastiff vs Black Mouth Cur 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?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	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	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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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