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Name	German Pinscher	Bohemian Shepherd	Australian Kelpie
Origins	Germany	Czech Republic	Australia
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie breeds.	Glatthaariger Pinscher Standard Pinscher	Bohemian Herder Chodenhund Czech Sheepdog Chodsky pes	Australischer Kelpie Barb Kelpie Australian Sheepdog
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie? Compare adult weight ranges.	25-35 pounds (11-16 kg)	33-55 pounds (16-25 kg)	25-45 pounds (11-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	30 pounds (13.5 kg)	44 pounds (20.5 kg)	35 pounds (15.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Pinscher or Bohemian Shepherd or Australian Kelpie? German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie height comparison:	16-19 inches (41-48 cm)	19-22 inches (48-56 cm)	17-20 inches (43-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	20.5 inches (52 cm)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1400-$1600	$500-$600	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, German Pinscher or Bohemian Shepherd or Australian Kelpie?	Frequent: The German Pinscher is easier than average to get.	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.

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed ranks highest?	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.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which is easiest to train?	German Pinscher dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most alert?	German Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most protective?	German Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie? Compare temperaments.	Loving Courageous Lively Outright Tempered Spirited Familiar	Active Courageous Intelligent Trainable Stable	Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Robust Eager
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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie?	Average to High: German Pinscher dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Bohemian Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie social needs comparison:	German Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Australian Kelpie 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 German Pinscher is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	German Pinscher dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Australian Kelpie 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

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The German Pinscher barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Bohemian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most playful?	The German Pinscher is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Bohemian Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Pinscher indoors.	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 Bohemian Shepherd indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: German Pinscher dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Bohemian Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: German Pinscher or Bohemian Shepherd or Australian Kelpie?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of German Pinscher: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of Bohemian Shepherd: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. 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.	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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which has fewer health issues?	German Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.	Bohemian Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Bohemian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Osteoarthritis Cerebellar Abiotrophy Collie Eye Anomaly

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which breed is most active?	German Pinscher dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Pinscher or Bohemian Shepherd or Australian Kelpie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Pinscher or Bohemian Shepherd or Australian Kelpie?	German Pinscher dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average: The German Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Bohemian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which needs most food?	2 to 2.5 cup 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.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors Compare color variations between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red Blue Brown	Black Tan	Black Tan Red Blue Brown Fawn Chocolate
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The German Pinscher requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Bohemian Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which drools least?	The German Pinscher is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bohemian Shepherd is an average drooler. See more.	The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The German Pinscher has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bohemian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense Shiny Smooth	Dense	Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more German Pinscher or Bohemian Shepherd or Australian Kelpie? German Pinscher or Bohemian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	German Pinscher dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best with kids?	German Pinscher dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Pinscher or Bohemian Shepherd or Australian Kelpie? Which dog is more friendly?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most 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 German Pinscher or Bohemian Shepherd or Australian Kelpie?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Pinscher or Bohemian Shepherd or Australian Kelpie?	German Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bohemian Shepherd dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie?	Yes German Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bohemian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Kelpie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bohemian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	German Pinschers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bohemian Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. 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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. 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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. 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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really German Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bohemian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Kelpie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. 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 German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which has most puppies?	6-8 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-7 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. 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.

German Pinscher vs Bohemian Shepherd vs Australian Kelpie Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2003 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.	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 German Pinscher, Bohemian Shepherd, and Australian Kelpie. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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	No data available	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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