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Name	Newfoundland	Mastiff	German Shepherd
Origins	Canada	England	Germany
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	36	28	2
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Blackbear Newfie The Gentle Giant Newf	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	Giant	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Newfoundland or Mastiff or Mastiff? Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd weight comparison:	Male: 130-150 pounds (59-68 kg), Female: 100-120 pounds (45-54 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 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: 140 pounds (63.5 kg), Female: 110 pounds (49.5 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd? Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd height comparison:	Male: 27-29 inches (69-74 cm), Female: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 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: 28 inches (71.5 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$1200-$1500	$800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	Very frequent: The Newfoundland is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd intelligence:	Smart: The Newfoundland dogs have great intelligence. 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 Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd trainability comparison.	Newfoundland dogs are easy to train. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	Newfoundland dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Newfoundland dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd? Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Intelligent Loyal Gentle Social Sweet Cheerful	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful	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.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd?	Average to High: Newfoundland dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Mastiff 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.
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Social Needs Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd social needs comparison:	Newfoundland dogs are a social breed. See more.	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. 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?	Newfoundland dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. 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?	Newfoundland dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. 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

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd playfulness comparison:	Average: Newfoundlands, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog 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: Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd?	Low to Average: The Newfoundland rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. 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 Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	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 Newfoundland 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 Mastiff 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 German Shepherd indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Newfoundland dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	Newfoundland 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd?	Very healthy dog breed.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Epilepsy Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Addison's Disease Cystinuria Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria	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 Newfoundland should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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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Life Expectancy Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Newfoundland, Mastiff and German Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of Newfoundland: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 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: Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd?	Prefers cold weather The Newfoundland can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The 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.

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd? Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd energy level comparison:	Newfoundland dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Newfoundland dogs have an average exercise need.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	Newfoundland dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 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? Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Newfoundland's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd coat comparison:	Fluffy Waterproof Thick	Dense	Fuzzy
Colors What are the original Newfoundland, Mastiff and German Shepherd color?	Black Gray White Brown	Fawn Brindle Apricot	Black Tan Red Silver
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd? Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff 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 Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd? Newfoundland or Mastiff or {name3 shedding:	Newfoundland dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. 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: Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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 Newfoundland vs Mastiff 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, Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd?	High 🔼 The Newfoundland has a high chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high 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 Newfoundland 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 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 German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Newfoundland dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?	Newfoundland dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Mastiff 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 Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	Newfoundland dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	Newfoundland dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very 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 Newfoundland or Mastiff or German Shepherd?	Newfoundland dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Mastiff 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: Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd?	Yes Newfoundland dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mastiff 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 Newfoundland is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mastiff 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?	Newfoundlands are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Newfoundland or Mastiff 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd?	Yes Newfoundland breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mastiff 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?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes 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.

Newfoundland vs Mastiff 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 Newfoundland and Mastiff and German Shepherd have?	4-12 puppies	3-5 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Newfoundland vs Mastiff vs German Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	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?	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	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	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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