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Name	Belgian Malinois	German Shepherd	Caucasian Ovcharka
Origins	Belgium	Germany	Armenia Russia Georgia Azerbaijan
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka breeds.	Malinois	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Caucasian Mountain Dog Caucasian Sheepdog Kaukasische Schaferhund Kawkasky Owtscharka Caucasian Ovcharka
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare adult weight ranges.	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)	99-154 pounds (45-70 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)	126.5 pounds (57.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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)	25-28 inches (64-72 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)	26.5 inches (68 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1200-$1400	$800-$2000	$1500-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka?	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 Caucasian Ovcharka Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed ranks highest?	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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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which is easiest to train?	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed is most alert?	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed is most protective?	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka? Compare temperaments.	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Alert Powerful Dominant Quick Calm
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.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	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: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. 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.	Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Caucasian Ovcharka Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Caucasian Ovcharka is a vocal breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed is most playful?	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 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 Caucasian Ovcharka indoors.
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Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed is most flexible?	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.	Average: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Caucasian Ovcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which uses mouth most during play?	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.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Caucasian Ovcharka bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Caucasian Ovcharka: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Prefers cold weather The Caucasian Ovcharka can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which has fewer health issues?	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.	Caucasian Ovcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency 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 Caucasian Ovcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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	Joint Dysplasia

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which breed is most active?	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka? 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.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which is most prone to obesity?	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 Caucasian Ovcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which needs most food?	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.	4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. What colors are available?	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Red Silver	Black Gray Cream White Silver Yellow
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Caucasian Ovcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which drools 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 Caucasian Ovcharka drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Caucasian Ovcharka has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Weather-resistant Straight	Fuzzy	Dense Thick Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka? Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which is best with kids?	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility 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.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	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 Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Caucasian Ovcharka 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.	Caucasian Ovcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which is best suited for water work?	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 Caucasian Ovcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which has most puppies?	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. What's recommended?	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.

Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd vs Caucasian Ovcharka Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. How are they classified?	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 Classification Compare FCI groups for Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. How are they classified internationally?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, and Caucasian Ovcharka. Which has most recognition?	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	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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