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Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Australischer Kelpie or Chien De Berger Belge or White Canadian Shepherd? Find the right dog for you

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Name Australian Kelpie Belgian Sheepdog American White Shepherd
OriginsAustralia flagAustralia Belgium flagBelgium United States flagUnited States
Group Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd breeds.
Australischer Kelpie
Barb
Kelpie
Australian Sheepdog
Chien De Berger Belge
Groenendael
White Canadian Shepherd
American White Shepherd
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd? Compare adult weight ranges.
25-45 pounds (11-20 kg) Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
35 pounds (15.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Kelpie or Belgian Sheepdog or American White Shepherd? Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd height comparison:
17-20 inches (43-51 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
18.5 inches (47 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Find price differences between these breeds.
$500-$700 $1200-$1400 $1800-$2500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Kelpie or Belgian Sheepdog or American White Shepherd?
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 Sheepdog is easier than average to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Belgian Sheepdog is an excellent dog breed.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which is easiest to train?
Australian Kelpie dogs are very easy to train.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs are easy to train.
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American White Shepherd dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which breed is most alert?
Australian Kelpie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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American White Shepherd dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which breed is most protective?
Australian Kelpie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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American White Shepherd dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd? Compare temperaments.
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Robust
Eager
Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Hard
Working
Watchful
Aloof
Alert
Selfish
Fearless
Eager
Companionable
Confidence
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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American White Shepherd dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd?
Average: Australian Kelpie dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average to High: Belgian Sheepdog dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: American White Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd social needs comparison:
Australian Kelpie dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs are a social breed.
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American White Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Australian Kelpie is strong enough to escape from home.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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American White Shepherd dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian Kelpie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Their prey drive is low.
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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.
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Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie rarely barks.
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A lot: Belgian Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The American White Shepherd rarely barks.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which breed is most playful?
The Australian Kelpie is a playful breed.
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The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly playful breed.
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The American White Shepherd is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which adapts best to small spaces?
It is not recommended to keep the Australian Kelpie breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Belgian Sheepdog 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 American White Shepherd indoors.

Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which breed is most flexible?
Australian Kelpie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: American White Shepherd dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Kelpie or Belgian Sheepdog or American White Shepherd?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Belgian Sheepdog 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.
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.

Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Australian Kelpie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Belgian Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The American White Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which uses mouth most during play?
Australian Kelpie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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American White Shepherd dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Kelpie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Belgian Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

American White Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which breed lives longest?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Australian Kelpie: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Sheepdog: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of American White Shepherd: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which handles climate changes best?
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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Belgian Sheepdog 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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which has fewer health issues?
Australian Kelpies tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Belgian Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
American White Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Australian Kelpie should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Belgian Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The American White Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Osteoarthritis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Collie Eye Anomaly
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hyperthyroidism
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Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which breed is most active?
Australian Kelpie dogs are high-energy dogs.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are high-energy dogs.
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.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Kelpie or Belgian Sheepdog or American White Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Kelpie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs need a lot of exercises.
American White Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Kelpie or Belgian Sheepdog or American White Shepherd?
Australian Kelpie dogs don't need too much sleep.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs don't need too much sleep.
American White Shepherd dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Australian Kelpie has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Belgian Sheepdog has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The American White Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which needs most food?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Chocolate
Black
Cream
Fawn
Brindle
White
Light Cream
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Australian Kelpie requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Belgian Sheepdog requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The American White Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which drools least?
The Australian Kelpie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Belgian Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The American White Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Australian Kelpie has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Belgian Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The American White Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Double Soft
Thick
Wavy
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which requires most frequent baths?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Kelpie or Belgian Sheepdog or American White Shepherd? Australian Kelpie or Belgian Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:
Australian Kelpie dogs shed moderately.
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Belgian Sheepdog dogs shed moderately.
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American White Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders.
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Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which is best with kids?
Australian Kelpie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
American White Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Australian Kelpie dogs are generally with other pets.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
American White Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Kelpie or Belgian Sheepdog or American White Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
Australian Kelpie dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
American White Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Kelpie or Belgian Sheepdog or American White Shepherd?
Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
American White Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Kelpie or Belgian Sheepdog or American White Shepherd?
Australian Kelpie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
American White Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd?
Yes
Australian Kelpie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Belgian Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
American White Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Australian Kelpie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Belgian Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
American White Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Australian Kelpies are usually recommended for elderly people.
Belgian Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
American White Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which is best suited for service work?

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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

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

American White Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which is best for draft work?

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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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which has most military use?

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.

Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which has most puppies?
4-7 puppies 6-10 puppies 5-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. What's recommended?

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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Australian Kelpie vs Belgian Sheepdog vs American White Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. How are they classified internationally?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Australian Kelpie, Belgian Sheepdog, and American White Shepherd. Which has most recognition?
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Foundation Stock Service
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
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