Bloodhound vs German Shepherd
Compare the Bloodhound to the German Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and German Shepherds.
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-14 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
75-95 Pounds
Intelligence
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1000 AD
1899 AD
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
High
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
High
Medium
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-14 Years
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Bloodhound
German Shepherd
