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Name	Belgian Malinois	German Shepherd	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Origins	Belgium	Germany	Australia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Heeler Stumpy Stumpy Tail Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	35-50 lbs (16-23 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	42.5 lbs (19.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	18-20 inches (46-51 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	19 inches (48.5 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$800-$2000	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog trainability comparison.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? 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. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Loyal Devoted Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.
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. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
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. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog 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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	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 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 German Shepherd indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog breed in the home.
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Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog 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.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	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.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs handle alone time quite well.

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
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.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Blindness Deafness Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Collie Eye Anomaly Dental Problems
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 German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd and Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog energy level comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Fuzzy	Dense Straight Harsh
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd and Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog color?	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Red Silver	Black Red speckled Blue speckled
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog 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. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog 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 German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog 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.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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 German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd and Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog have?	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog 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 Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	No data available

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