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Name	American White Shepherd	Belgian Tervuren	Labrador Retriever
Origins	United States	Belgium	England Canada
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	White Canadian Shepherd American White Shepherd	Tervuren	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Tervuren? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	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)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:	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)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$1800-$2500	$1200-$1400	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison.	American White Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	American White Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American White Shepherd dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Aloof Alert Selfish Fearless Eager Companionable Confidence	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Loyal Attentive	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	American White Shepherd dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever?	Average to High: American White Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Belgian Tervuren dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	American White Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are a social breed. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	American White Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American White Shepherd 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. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	The American White Shepherd is a playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever?	Low to Average: The American White Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	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 American White 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 Tervuren indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: American White Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Tervuren dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	American White Shepherd 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.	Belgian Tervuren 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American White Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Belgian Tervuren bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The American White Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	American White Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever?	American White Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The American White Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Belgian Tervuren should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do American White Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of American White Shepherd: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Tervuren: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever energy level comparison:	American White Shepherd dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American White Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.	Belgian Tervuren dogs need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	American White Shepherd dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The American White Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Tervuren has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Wavy	Thick Double	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original American White Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren and Labrador Retriever color?	White Light Cream	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Average: The American White Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or {name3 shedding:	American White Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The American White Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The American White Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American White Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Tervuren dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	American White Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	American White Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	American White Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever?	American White Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes American White Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Tervuren dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No American White Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American White Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: American White Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Labrador Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really American White Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can American White Shepherd and Belgian Tervuren and Labrador Retriever have?	5-10 puppies	6-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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American White Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	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 Canadian Canine Registry

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