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Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Malinois or Doberman or Short-Haired Collie? Find the right dog for you

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Name Belgian Malinois Doberman Pinscher Smooth Collie
OriginsBelgium flagBelgium Germany flagGermany Scotland flagScotland
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Malinois Doberman
Dobermann
Dobynm
Dobie
Short-Haired Collie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
Large Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Doberman Pinscher? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie weight comparison:
Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie height comparison:
Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1400 $800-$1000 $400-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.
Average: The Smooth Collie is a commonly available dog breed.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie intelligence:
Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.
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Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Smooth Collie is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie trainability comparison.
Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train.
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Smooth Collie dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Smooth Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Smooth Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Watchful
Hard working
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Smooth Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie?
Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Smooth Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie social needs comparison:
Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Smooth Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Smooth Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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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Their prey drive is low.
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Smooth Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie playfulness comparison:
The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Smooth Collie is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie?
Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.
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Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Smooth Collie is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
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.
Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.
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 Smooth Collie indoors.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Smooth Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Smooth Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Smooth Collie bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Smooth Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie mouthiness comparison:
Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Smooth Collie dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie?
The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Smooth Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Collie Eye Anomaly
Gray Collie Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Smooth Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois, Doberman Pinscher and Smooth Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Smooth Collie: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie?
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 warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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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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Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie energy level comparison:
Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Smooth Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Smooth Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Smooth Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 5 to 6 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Smooth Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie coat comparison:
Weather-resistant
Straight
Fine Dense
Thick
Flat
Colors
What are the original Belgian Malinois, Doberman Pinscher and Smooth Collie color?
Black
Cream
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Tan
Red
Blue
White
Brown
White
Sable
Merle
Black & White & Tan
Blue & Merle
Blue & Merle & White
Sable & White
White & Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie grooming comparison:
Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or {name3 shedding:
Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately.
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Smooth Collie dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie?

Medium

The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Smooth Collie has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Doberman Pinscher drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Smooth Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Smooth Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Smooth Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Smooth Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Smooth Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie?
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Smooth Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie?
Yes
Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Smooth Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Smooth Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.
Smooth Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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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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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher or Smooth Collie? Which is better for autism?

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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be a search and rescue dog?

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie?

Not really

Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Smooth Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

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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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher and Smooth Collie have?
6-10 puppies 6-10 puppies 4-8 puppies

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher vs Smooth Collie Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
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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