Which is Better between the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd? A Very Detailed Review.

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Karelian Bear Dog Versus Shiloh Shepherd: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog 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 with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog or the Shiloh Shepherd.

Karelian Bear Dog versus Shiloh Shepherd: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are Working Dogs. This means both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd 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.

Karelian Bear Dog versus Shiloh Shepherd: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Karelian Bear Dog 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.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd

Factor Karelian Bear Dog Shiloh Shepherd
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 3/5
Life Span 10 to 13 years 9 to 14 years
Height 19 to 24 inches 26 to 30 inches
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 2/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 5/5
Weight 44 to 50 pounds 80 to 130 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 1/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Average Lifespan 11.5 years 11.5 years
Average Price $1350 No Data
Price Range $1400 – $1400 No Data
Temperament Score 100.0 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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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Karelian Bear Dog 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 the Karelian Bear Dog is 66 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Shiloh Shepherd is 82 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Shiloh Shepherd is a better pet than the Karelian Bear Dog. So, you should get the Shiloh 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 Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd

    Below is a list of where the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are most different:

  • Karelian Bear Dogs do not get along well with other dogs. However, Shiloh Shepherds get along well with other dogs.
  • Karelian Bear Dogs are not very friendly towards strangers. However, Shiloh Shepherds are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Karelian Bear Dogs are not easy to train. However, Shiloh Shepherds are very easy to train.
  • Karelian Bear Dogs have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Shiloh Shepherds have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.

    • The Similarities Between the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd

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

  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd are very playful.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Karelian Bear Dog versus Shiloh Shepherd

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd.

    Karelian Bear Dogs weigh 44 to 50 pounds when fully grown. Karelian Bear Dogs are 19 to 24 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.

    Lifespan of Karelian Bear Dog versus Shiloh Shepherd

    The lifespan of Karelian Bear Dogs is between 10 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Karelian Bear Dogs is 11.5 years.

    The lifespan of Shiloh Shepherds is between 9 to 14 years . The average lifespan of Shiloh Shepherds is 11.5 years.

    Temperament of the Karelian Bear Dog Versus the Shiloh Shepherd

    The Karelian Bear Dog has a better temperament than the Shiloh Shepherd.

    This is because the temperament score for the Karelian Bear Dog is 100.0 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 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 100.0 percent, the Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd by measuring the temperaments of 3 Karelian Bear Dogs and 26 Shiloh Shepherds.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Karelian Bear Dog versus Shiloh Shepherd

    Karelian Bear Dogs do not like to be left alone.

    Shiloh Shepherds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Karelian Bear Dogs shed more than Shiloh Shepherds?

    Karelian Bear Dogs shed moderately.

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

    Which one drools more, the Karelian Bear Dog or the Shiloh Shepherd

    Karelian Bear Dogs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Shiloh Shepherds drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Karelian Bear Dog or the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Karelian Bear Dogs are very easy to groom.

    Shiloh Shepherds are very easy to groom.

    Does the Karelian Bear Dog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Karelian Bear Dogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other 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.

    Do Karelian Bear Dogs Bark and Howl? What about Shiloh Shepherds?

    Karelian Bear Dogs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

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

    Can Karelian Bear Dogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Shiloh Shepherds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Karelian Bear Dogs can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Shiloh Shepherds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Karelian Bear Dog vs. Shiloh Shepherd

    Karelian Bear Dogs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

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

    Can Karelian Bear Dogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Shiloh Shepherds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Karelian Bear Dogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Shiloh Shepherds can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Karelian Bear Dogs do not get along well with other dogs.

    Shiloh Shepherds get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Karelian Bear Dogs good family dogs? What about Shiloh Shepherds?

    Karelian Bear Dogs 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 Karelian Bear Dogs and Shiloh Shepherds?

    Karelian Bear Dogs get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Karelian Bear Dog Easier to Train than the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Karelian Bear Dogs are not easy to train.

    Shiloh Shepherds are very easy to train.

    Is the Karelian Bear Dog Better for Apartment Owners than the Shiloh Shepherd?

    Karelian Bear Dogs do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Shiloh Shepherds do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Karelian Bear Dogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

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

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Karelian Bear Dog

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog:

  • Mountain Cur (77 percent match with Karelian Bear Dog). Here is our comparison of the Shiloh Shepherd vs Mountain Cur.
  • Treeing Walker Coonhound (76 percent match with Karelian Bear Dog). Here is our comparison of the Shiloh Shepherd vs Treeing Walker Coonhound.

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

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Karelian Bear Dog Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Shiloh Shepherd Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Shiloh Shepherd versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Shiloh Shepherd versus Sheepadoodle     Shiloh Shepherd versus Pomapoo     Shiloh Shepherd versus Sealyham Terrier     Shiloh Shepherd versus Stabyhoun     Shiloh Shepherd versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Shiloh Shepherd versus Basenji     Shiloh Shepherd versus Briard     Shiloh Shepherd versus Boykin Spaniel     Shiloh Shepherd versus Cockapoo     Shiloh Shepherd versus Pyredoodle     Shiloh Shepherd versus Kai Ken     Shiloh Shepherd versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Shiloh Shepherd versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne     Shiloh Shepherd versus Dutch Shepherd     Shiloh Shepherd versus German Wirehaired Pointer     Shiloh Shepherd versus Cocker Spaniel     Shiloh Shepherd versus Afador     Shiloh Shepherd versus Beagle     Shiloh Shepherd versus Toy Poodle     Shiloh Shepherd versus Shih Tzu     Shiloh Shepherd versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Shiloh Shepherd versus Akbash     Shiloh Shepherd versus Frenchton     Shiloh Shepherd versus Jack Russell Terrier     

    Conclusion: Karelian Bear Dog 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 Karelian Bear Dog and the Shiloh Shepherd better suits you and your family.