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Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Little Blue Dog or Malinois or English Beagle? Find the right dog for you

"Find similarities and differences between Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle" Compare Australian Shepherd and Belgian Malinois. Which is better: Australian Shepherd or Belgian Malinois or Beagle?
Name Australian Shepherd Belgian Malinois Beagle
OriginsUnited States flagUnited States Belgium flagBelgium England flagEngland
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle breeds.
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Malinois English Beagle
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which breed is the largest?
Large Large Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Belgian Malinois or Beagle? Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle height comparison:
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) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Find price differences between these breeds.
$600-$800 $1200-$1400 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Belgian Malinois or Beagle?
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which is easiest to train?
Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train.
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Beagle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which breed is most alert?
Australian 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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Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which breed is most protective?
Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle? Compare temperaments.
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Watchful
Hard working
Loving
Independent
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Gentle
Sweet
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Australian 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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle?
Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle social needs comparison:
Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed.
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Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Australian 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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Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Australian 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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Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which breed is most flexible?
Australian 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.
Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Belgian Malinois or Beagle?
Australian 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 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.
Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Beagle bite force: Weak.

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which handles climate changes best?
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.
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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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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which has fewer health issues?
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Beagle Dwarfism
Chinese Beagle Syndrome

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which breed is most active?
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Belgian Malinois or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Belgian Malinois or Beagle?
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which needs most food?
1.5 to 2.5 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. 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

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

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Feathered Weather-resistant
Straight
Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Belgian Malinois or Beagle? Australian Shepherd or Belgian Malinois or {name3 shedding:
Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately.
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Beagle dogs shed moderately.
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Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Good With Comparison

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

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

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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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. 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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Australian 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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Yes

Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. 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 Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. 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 Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which has most puppies?
6-9 puppies, average 7 6-10 puppies 2-14 puppies, average 7
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. 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 Shepherd vs Belgian Malinois vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. 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. Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, and Beagle. Which has most 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.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
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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