Bakharwal Dog vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Belgian Tervuren – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bakharwal Dog	Belgian Sheepdog	Belgian Tervuren
Origins	India	Belgium	Belgium
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	433	120	103
Reviews	1	0	0
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Other Names	Bakerwali Shepherd Dog, Bakarwal, Kashmir Mastiff, Kashmir Sheepdog, Bakarwal Mastiff, Kashmiri Bakarwal Dog, Gujjar Wathdog, Gujjar Dog	Groenendael, Chien De Berger Belge	Tervuren
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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	No set
Price	$1000-$1200	$1200-$1400	$1200-$1400

General Appearance - Bakharwal Dog vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Belgian Tervuren

Size	Large	Large	Large
Weight	80-130 pounds (36-59 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	105 pounds (47.5 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	24-29.5 inches (60-75 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	27 inches (69 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 - Bakharwal Dog vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Belgian Tervuren

Coat	Dense Double Straight	Soft Thick	Thick Double
Colors	Tan Piebald Black	Brindle Cream Fawn Black	Brindle Cream Fawn Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Bakharwal Dog requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Belgian Sheepdog requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Bakharwal Dogs shed moderately.	Belgian Sheepdogs shed moderately.	Belgian Tervurens shed moderately.

Characteristics - Bakharwal Dog vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Belgian Tervuren

Temperament	Independent Loyal Protective Affectionate Aggressive	Active Confident Hard Working Stubborn Intelligent Alert Friendly Protective Watchful	Alert Energetic Loyal Attentive Intelligent Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Bakharwal Dog's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Belgian Sheepdog is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Bakharwal Dogs are quite easy to train.	Belgian Sheepdogs are easy to train.	Belgian Tervurens are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bakharwal Dog is a playful breed.	The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly playful breed.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Bakharwal Dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Bakharwal Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Belgian Sheepdogs are highly affectionate dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Bakharwal Dogs are kinda antisocial.	Belgian Sheepdogs are a social breed.	Belgian Tervurens are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Bakharwal Dog rarely barks.	High: The Belgian Sheepdog is a very vocal breed.	High: The Belgian Tervuren is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Bakharwal Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Belgian Sheepdogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Belgian Tervurens are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Bakharwal Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Belgian Sheepdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Belgian Tervurens strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Bakharwal Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Belgian Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bakharwal Dogs 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.	Belgian Tervurens have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bakharwal Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Belgian Sheepdogs have average wanderlust potential.	Belgian Tervurens are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Bakharwal Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Belgian Sheepdogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Belgian Tervurens have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	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.
Adaptability	Bakharwal Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Tervurens adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bakharwal Dogs handle alone time quite well.	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.	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.
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 - Bakharwal Dog vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Belgian Tervuren

Stranger Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Belgian Tervurens are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Sheepdogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bakharwal Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bakharwal Dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Belgian Sheepdogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Belgian Tervurens usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Bakharwal Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Belgian Sheepdogs 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.
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.	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.	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 Bakharwal Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Belgian Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes 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 - Bakharwal Dog vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Belgian Tervuren

Health Issues	Bakharwal Dogs are commonly healthy dogs.	The Belgian Sheepdog 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.
Health Problems	Bloat Cryptorchidism Hip Dysplasia Obesity Patellar Luxation	Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hyperthyroidism	No set
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Bakharwal Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Belgian Sheepdogs are high energy dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Bakharwal Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Sheepdogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Tervurens need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Bakharwal Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Belgian Sheepdogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Tervurens are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 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.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Bakharwal Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Belgian Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bakharwal Dog is an average drooler.	The Belgian Sheepdog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bakharwal Dog vs Belgian Sheepdog vs Belgian Tervuren

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	1-3 puppies	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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