Beauceron vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Catahoula Leopard Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Beauceron	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois	Catahoula Leopard Dog
Origins	France	Belgium	United States
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	141	207	393
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Other Names	Berger De Beauce, Bas-Rouge, French Shorthaired Shepherd, Beauce Shepherd	Laekenois	Catahoula Hog Dog, Catahoula Cur, Catahoula Hound
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	No set	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service
Price	$1200-$1500	$1200-$1400	$300-$500

General Appearance - Beauceron vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Size	Large	Large	Large Medium
Weight	110 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	55-80 pounds (16-37 kg)
Avg. Weight	110 pounds (50 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	67.5 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height	24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 22-26 inches (56-58 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)
Avg. Height	24-27.5 inches (51 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - Beauceron vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Coat	Dense	Rough Wiry	Smooth
Colors	Rust Gray Tan Black	Brindle Cream Fawn Black	Blue Brown Red Tricolor Tan Brindle Gray Silver Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Catahoula Leopard Dog requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Beaucerons shed moderately.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss shed moderately.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are low shedders.

Characteristics - Beauceron vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Temperament	Courageous Obedient Protective Loyal Loving	Active Energetic Protective Alert Lively Watchful	Alert Energetic Independent Loving Protective Courageous Gentle Intelligent Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Beauceron's has great intelligence.	Very smart: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Catahoula Leopard Dog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Beaucerons aren't famous for their trainability.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are very easy to train.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Beauceron is a playful breed.	The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is a playful breed.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Beaucerons are highly affectionate dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Beaucerons are a social breed.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are a social breed.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Beauceron barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Catahoula Leopard Dog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Beaucerons are one of the best watchdogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are one of the best watchdogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Beaucerons are extremely protective guard dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are extremely protective guard dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Beauceron has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Catahoula Leopard Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Beaucerons have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Beaucerons have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is strong enough to escape from home.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Beaucerons have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss 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.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Beaucerons are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Beaucerons adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Beaucerons 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 Shepherd Laekenoiss 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 - Beauceron vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Stranger Friendly	Beaucerons are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Beaucerons are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are kid-friendly dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Beaucerons are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are average friendly towards cats.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Beaucerons are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are average friendly towards other dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Beauceron is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Catahoula Leopard Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Beaucerons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Beaucerons usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are generally with other pets.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Beaucerons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Catahoula Leopard Dogs 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.	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 Beauceron breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Belgian Shepherd Laekenois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Catahoula Leopard Dog 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 - Beauceron vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

Health Issues	Beaucerons tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	No set	Bloat Deafness Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years	11-13 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Beaucerons are high energy dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are high energy dogs.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Beaucerons need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss need quite a lot of exercise.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Beaucerons don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Catahoula Leopard Dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	6 to 8 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.	3 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Beauceron can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Catahoula Leopard Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Beauceron is an average drooler.	The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Beauceron vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Catahoula Leopard Dog

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	6-7 puppies	6-10 puppies	8-12 puppies
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