Australian Shepherd vs Alaskan Malamute vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Australian Shepherd	Alaskan Malamute	Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie
Origins	United States	United States	France
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Sled Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	17	59	528
Reviews	2	3	0
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Other Names	Aussie, Little Blue Dog	Mal, Mally	Anglo-French Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd 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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No set
Price	$600-$800	$1200-$1500	$700-$900

General Appearance - Australian Shepherd vs Alaskan Malamute vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Size	Large	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	30-45 lbs (13,5-20 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	37,5 lbs (16,75 kg)
Height	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	19-22 inches (48-54 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	20,5 inches (51 cm)

Hair & Care - Australian Shepherd vs Alaskan Malamute vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Coat	Feathered	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant	Dense Smooth
Colors	Red Blue Merle Black	Red Gray White Black	Orange White Black
Grooming	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.	Alaskan Malamutes are heavy shedders.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are low shedders.

Characteristics - Australian Shepherd vs Alaskan Malamute vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Temperament	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective	Affectionate Dignified Loyal Devoted Friendly Playful	Energetic Hunting Social Affectionate Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.	Average: Alaskan Malamute's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.	Alaskan Malamutes are easy to train.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed.	The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.	Alaskan Malamutes are a social breed.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks.	Average to high: The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are one of the best watchdogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are extremely protective guard dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alaskan Malamutes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Alaskan Malamutes have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Malamutes have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Alaskan Malamutes are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Alaskan Malamutes adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Australian Shepherds 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.	Alaskan Malamutes 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.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries 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.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Australian Shepherd vs Alaskan Malamute vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Stranger Friendly	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are stranger friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are kid-friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Alaskan Malamutes are not cat-friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are very dog-friendly dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Alaskan Malamutes do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Alaskan Malamutes are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Alaskan Malamute breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Australian Shepherd vs Alaskan Malamute vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Health Issues	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Alaskan Malamute is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Inherited Polyneuropathy	Bloat Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Work-related Injuries
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are high energy dogs.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.	Alaskan Malamutes need quite a lot of exercise.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Alaskan Malamutes don't need too much sleep.	Anglo-Français de Petite Véneries don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Australian Shepherd vs Alaskan Malamute vs Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-9 puppies, average 7	4-10 puppies	4-8 puppies
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