Flat-coated Retriever vs White Shepherd

Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the White Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and White Shepherds.

White Shepherd vs Flat-Coated Retriever
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
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General Details
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
77-85 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1882 AD
1859 AD
Temperament
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Medium
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Appearance Comparison
Coat
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
White Shepherd
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
White
White
Black
Black
Liver
Liver
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