Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Australian Shepherd and Belgian Tervuren. Which is better: Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Sheepdog?
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| Name | Australian Shepherd | Belgian Tervuren | Belgian Sheepdog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  United States |  Belgium | Belgium |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) |
| Popularity Rank | 17 | 103 | 120 |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| Other Names | Aussie, Little Blue Dog | Tervuren | Groenendael, Chien De Berger Belge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | 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 1911 as a Herding breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| 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 | No set | 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 |
| Price | $600-$800 | $1200-$1400 | $1200-$1400 |
General Appearance - Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog
| Size | Large | Large | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 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: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) |
| Avg. 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: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 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) | Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) |
| Avg. 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: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) |
Hair & Care - Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog
| Coat | Feathered | Thick Double | Soft Thick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Red Blue Merle Black | Brindle Cream Fawn Black | Brindle Cream Fawn Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Belgian Sheepdog requires average grooming effort. |
| Shedding Level | Australian Shepherds shed moderately. | Belgian Tervurens shed moderately. | Belgian Sheepdogs shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog
| Temperament | Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective | Alert Energetic Loyal Attentive Intelligent Protective | Active Confident Hard Working Stubborn Intelligent Alert Friendly Protective Watchful |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence. | Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. | Very smart: Belgian Sheepdog is an excellent dog breed. |
| Trainability | Australian Shepherds are very easy to train. | Belgian Tervurens are very easy to train. | Belgian Sheepdogs are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. | The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. | The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly 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. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level | Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs. | Belgian Tervurens are highly affectionate dogs. | Belgian Sheepdogs are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Australian Shepherds are a social breed. | Belgian Tervurens are a social breed. | Belgian Sheepdogs are a social breed. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. | High: The Belgian Tervuren is a very vocal breed. | High: The Belgian Sheepdog is a very vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs. | Belgian Tervurens are one of the best watchdogs. | Belgian Sheepdogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs. | Belgian Tervurens strongly protect their territory. | Belgian Sheepdogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Belgian Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Belgian Tervurens have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Belgian Sheepdogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers. | Belgian Tervurens are not the biggest explorers. | Belgian Sheepdogs have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive | Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Belgian Tervurens have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Belgian Sheepdogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. |
| 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. | Belgian Tervurens are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Belgian Sheepdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
| Adaptability | Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Belgian Tervurens adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Belgian Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| 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. | Belgian Tervurens 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 Sheepdogs 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. |
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. |
Good With - Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog
| Stranger Friendly | Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Belgian Tervurens are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Belgian Sheepdogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs. | Belgian Tervurens are kid-friendly dogs. | Belgian Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats. | Belgian Tervurens are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Belgian Sheepdogs are very cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs. | Belgian Tervurens are average friendly towards other dogs. | Belgian Sheepdogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Belgian Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people. | Belgian Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets. | Belgian Tervurens usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Belgian Sheepdogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Belgian Tervurens are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Belgian Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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. |
Yes 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 Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Belgian Sheepdog 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 Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog
| 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 Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Belgian Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| 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) | No set | Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hyperthyroidism |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-14 years | 12-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs. | Belgian Tervurens are high energy dogs. | Belgian Sheepdogs are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises. | Belgian Tervurens need a lot of exercises. | Belgian Sheepdogs need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep. | Belgian Tervurens are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Belgian Sheepdogs 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. | 2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day. | 2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average to High. | Low to Average. | Low to 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. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
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. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Belgian Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Belgian Sheepdog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Sheepdog
| 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 | 6-10 puppies | 6-10 puppies |
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