| Right now, I have one of each in my house. The rottie is my baby, and the shepard belongs to my brother-in-law who has been staying with us for about a year. My baby is now 16 months and the shepard is19 months old. Based ONLY on my personal experience, here are some differences that I have seen...
#1) They both shed, the shepard a LOT worse.
#2)Shepard is a LOT more hyper, Rottie more layed back.
#3) Rottie has been easier to train and listens better.
#4)Rottie can be left alone in house with no problems, Shepard chews Everything he can get ahold of.
#5)Believe it or not, my rottie is a lot more gentle with the kids.
Now, that is a few of the differences that I have seen, and is only my opinion. I will in all fairness say that they are BOTH great with the kids and the shepard is more loving as far as wanting to cuddle all the time. They are both good protectors and they get along well together although, my rottie is definately the alpha. I think it is a personal thing as far as which breed you decide on. :D I do have to state that I happen to be partial to Rotties! ;) Always have, always will be! Good luck deciding, let us know!! :)  |