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Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bas-Rouge or Alsatian wolf dog or Malinois? Find the right dog for you

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Name Beauceron German Shepherd Belgian Malinois
OriginsFrance flagFrance Germany flagGermany Belgium flagBelgium
Group Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bas-Rouge
Beauce Shepherd
French Shorthaired Shepherd
Berger De Beauce
Alsatian wolf dog
Berger Allemand
Deutscher Schäferhund
Schäferhund
Alsatian
Malinois
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
Large Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Beauceron or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:
110 pounds (50 kg) Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg) Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
110 pounds (50 kg) Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:
24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
24-27.5 inches (51 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $800-$2000 $1200-$1400
Availability
Which is easier to get, Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
Frequent: The Beauceron is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:
Smart: The Beauceron dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.
A slightly harder to train than average.
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German Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
Beauceron dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Beauceron dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Protective
Courageous
Loyal
Obedient
Curious
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Watchful
Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Watchful
Hard working
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois?
Average to High: Beauceron dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:
Beauceron dogs are a social breed.
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German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Beauceron dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Beauceron dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Belgian Malinois dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:
The Beauceron is a playful breed.
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Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois?
Average: The Beauceron barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
It is not recommended to keep the Beauceron breed in the home.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Shepherd indoors.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Belgian Malinois indoors.

Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Beauceron dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
Beauceron dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Belgian Malinois dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Beauceron bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Beauceron has a low chance of biting somebody.

High 🔼

The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois mouthiness comparison:
Beauceron dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois?
Beaucerons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.
The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Blindness
Cherry Eye
Elbow Dysplasia
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Degenerative Myelopathy
Wobbler's Syndrome
Panosteitis
Hemophilia B
Megaesophagus
Cushing's Syndrome
Lens Luxation
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Chronic Diarrhea
Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Digestive Problems
Hemophilia A
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Lupus
Myasthenia Gravis
Nail Bed Disease
Osteochondrosis
Pannus
Paralysis
Perianal Fistula
Seborrhea
Vitiligo
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Beauceron should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Rare
The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Beauceron, German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Beauceron: 11 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Beauceron can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:
Beauceron dogs are high-energy dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Beauceron dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
Beauceron dogs don't need too much sleep.
German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.

Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Beauceron's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:
Dense Fuzzy Weather-resistant
Straight
Colors
What are the original Beauceron, German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois color?
Black
Gray
Tan
Rust
Black
Tan
Red
Silver
Black
Cream
Fawn
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Beauceron or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Beauceron dogs shed moderately.
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German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois?

Medium

The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Beauceron is an average drooler.
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The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Beauceron dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?
Beauceron dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
Beauceron dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
Beauceron dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois?
Beauceron dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois?
No
Beauceron dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Beauceron is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Beaucerons are usually recommended for elderly people.
German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Beauceron or German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois?

Not really

Beauceron breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Beauceron and German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois have?
6-7 puppies 6-10 puppies 6-10 puppies

Beauceron vs German Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
German Shepherd Dog Club Of America
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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