Is the Dutch Shepherd Better than the Shiloh Shepherd as a Pet? Answer…

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Dutch Shepherd Versus Shiloh Shepherd: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Dutch Shepherd and for the Shiloh Shepherd. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Dutch Shepherd or the Shiloh Shepherd

Dutch Shepherd versus Shiloh Shepherd: Overview

A very important difference between the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Dutch Shepherd is a medium-sized dog while the Shiloh Shepherd is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Dutch Shepherd belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

On the other hand, the Shiloh Shepherd belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

Dutch Shepherd versus Shiloh Shepherd: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Dutch Shepherd to the Shiloh Shepherd based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Dutch Shepherd Shiloh Shepherd
Life Span 12 to 15 years 9 to 14 years
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Height 21 to 25 inches 26 to 30 inches
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 2/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 5/5
Weight 50 to 70 pounds 80 to 130 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.5 years
Average Price $1590 No Data
Price Range $900 – $2000 No Data
Temperament Score 96.2 percent 80.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Degenerative Myelopathy
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Dutch Shepherd in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Shiloh Shepherd. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Dutch Shepherd is 85 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Shiloh Shepherd is 82 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Dutch Shepherd is a better pet than the Shiloh Shepherd. So, you should get the Dutch Shepherd!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd

    Below is a list of where the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd are most different:

  • Dutch Shepherds are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Shiloh Shepherds are very friendly towards strangers.

    • The Similarities Between the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd

    The Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd are most similar:

  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd are very playful.
  • Both the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd are very easy to train.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Dutch Shepherd versus Shiloh Shepherd

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd.

    Dutch Shepherds weigh 50 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Dutch Shepherds are 21 to 25 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Shiloh Shepherds weigh 80 to 130 pounds when fully grown. Shiloh Shepherds are 26 to 30 inches when fully grown.

    Temperament of the Dutch Shepherd Versus the Shiloh Shepherd

    The Dutch Shepherd has a better temperament than the Shiloh Shepherd.

    This is because the temperament score for the Dutch Shepherd is 96.2 percent while the temperament score for the Shiloh Shepherd is 80.8 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 96.2 percent, the Dutch Shepherd has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 80.8 percent, the Shiloh Shepherd has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd by measuring the temperaments of 26 Dutch Shepherds and 26 Shiloh Shepherds.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Dutch Shepherd versus Shiloh Shepherd

    Dutch Shepherds do not like to be left alone.

    Shiloh Shepherds do not like to be left alone.

    Which one drools more, the Dutch Shepherd or the Shiloh Shepherd

    Dutch Shepherds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Shiloh Shepherds drool moderately.

    Do Dutch Shepherds Bark and Howl? What about Shiloh Shepherds?

    Dutch Shepherds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Shiloh Shepherds are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Wanderlust Potential: Dutch Shepherd vs. Shiloh Shepherd

    Dutch Shepherds do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Shiloh Shepherds have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Is the Dutch Shepherd Better for Apartment Owners than the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Dutch Shepherds adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Shiloh Shepherds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Dutch Shepherd or the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Dutch Shepherds are OK for new dog owners.

    Shiloh Shepherds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Dutch Shepherd or the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Dutch Shepherds are moderately easy to groom.

    Shiloh Shepherds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Dutch Shepherd Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Dutch Shepherds have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Shiloh Shepherds have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Can Dutch Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Shiloh Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Dutch Shepherds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Shiloh Shepherds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Can Dutch Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Shiloh Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Dutch Shepherds can tolerate hot weather.

    Shiloh Shepherds can tolerate hot weather.

    Are Dutch Shepherds good family dogs? What about Shiloh Shepherds?

    Dutch Shepherds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Shiloh Shepherds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Dutch Shepherds and Shiloh Shepherds?

    Dutch Shepherds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Shiloh Shepherds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Dutch Shepherd or the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Dutch Shepherds get along very well with other dogs.

    Shiloh Shepherds get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Dutch Shepherds shed more than Shiloh Shepherds?

    Dutch Shepherds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Shiloh Shepherds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Is the Dutch Shepherd Easier to Train than the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Dutch Shepherds are very easy to train.

    Shiloh Shepherds are very easy to train.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Dutch Shepherd

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Dutch Shepherd that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Dutch Shepherd:

  • French Spaniel (80 percent match with Dutch Shepherd). Here is our comparison of the Shiloh Shepherd vs French Spaniel.
  • Japanese Spitz (79 percent match with Dutch Shepherd). Here is our comparison of the Shiloh Shepherd vs Japanese Spitz.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Shiloh Shepherd

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Shiloh Shepherd that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Shiloh Shepherd:

  • Flat-Coated Retriever (78 percent match with Shiloh Shepherd). Here is our comparison of the Dutch Shepherd vs Flat-Coated Retriever.
  • Labrador Retriever (79 percent match with Shiloh Shepherd). Here is our comparison of the Dutch Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Dutch Shepherd and how the Shiloh Shepherd compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Dutch Shepherd and of the Shiloh Shepherd to other breeds:

    Dutch Shepherd Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Dutch Shepherd versus Goldador     Dutch Shepherd versus Bull Terrier     Dutch Shepherd versus Schnoodle     Dutch Shepherd versus Ibizan Hound     Dutch Shepherd versus Boxer     Dutch Shepherd versus Vizsla     Dutch Shepherd versus Biewer Terrier     Dutch Shepherd versus Maltipoo     Dutch Shepherd versus Afador     Dutch Shepherd versus Mudi     

    Shiloh Shepherd Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Shiloh Shepherd versus Rottweiler     Shiloh Shepherd versus Tibetan Spaniel     Shiloh Shepherd versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Shiloh Shepherd versus Korean Jindo Dog     Shiloh Shepherd versus Dachshund     Shiloh Shepherd versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Shiloh Shepherd versus Toy Fox Terrier     Shiloh Shepherd versus Alaskan Malamute     Shiloh Shepherd versus Greyhound     Shiloh Shepherd versus Papipoo     

    Conclusion: Dutch Shepherd versus Shiloh Shepherd. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Dutch Shepherd and the Shiloh Shepherd better suits you and your family.