African Wild Dog vs German Shepherd
Who would win?
African Wild Dog toss-up
| African Wild Dog | German Shepherd | |
|---|---|---|
| 53.3 | Power index | 53 |
| B | Tier | B |
| #133 | Rank | #139 |
| 25 kg | Weight | 35 kg |
| 1 m | Length | 71 cm |
| 70 cm | Height | 63 cm |
| 68 km/h | Top speed | 42 km/h |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 10 years | Lifespan | 10.3 years |
African Wild Dog wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from stamina (82 vs 72). Its power index is 53.3 against 53 for the German Shepherd.
Size matters here: a typical adult German Shepherd weighs about 35 kg (77 lb), roughly 1.4× the African Wild Dog's 25 kg. Despite that, the African Wild Dog's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The German Shepherd's best chance is its defense (36 vs 31), plus abilities like Long Attack Strike and Scent Tracker. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, African Wild Dog or German Shepherd?
African Wild Dog. African Wild Dog wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from stamina (82 vs 72). Its power index is 53.3 against 53 for the German Shepherd.
Which is bigger, the African Wild Dog or the German Shepherd?
The German Shepherd (35 kg) is heavier than the African Wild Dog (25 kg).
Which is faster?
The African Wild Dog is faster, with a top speed of 68 km/h.
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
Pick who wins, then watch the fight. Right calls build a streak.