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Name	Belgian Malinois	Mudi	Caucasian Ovcharka
Origins	Belgium	Hungary	Armenia Russia Georgia Azerbaijan
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	Canis Ovilis Fenyesi Hungarian Mudi	Caucasian Mountain Dog Caucasian Sheepdog Kaukasische Schaferhund Kawkasky Owtscharka Caucasian Ovcharka
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Large	Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Mudi? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	18-29 pounds (8-13 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)	23.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	126.5 pounds (57.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	15-19 inches (38-48 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)	17 inches (43 cm)	26.5 inches (68 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$800-$1000	$1500-$2500
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois 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.	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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Mudi dogs have great intelligence. 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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka trainability comparison.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Mudi dogs are easy to train. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mudi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? 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.	Mudi dogs are average defenders. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Loving Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Lively Gentle Watchful Companionable Adaptable Guarding Keen to Work	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.	Mudi dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Mudi 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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Mudi 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.	Mudi 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.	Their prey drive is low. 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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Mudis, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Mudi barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Caucasian Ovcharka is a vocal breed. 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 Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	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 Mudi 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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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.	Mudi 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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Mudi 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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Mudi 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
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.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Caucasian Ovcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mudi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Mudis are commonly healthy dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharkas 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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Joint Dysplasia
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 Mudi 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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Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois, Mudi and Caucasian Ovcharka breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Mudi: 14 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Caucasian Ovcharka: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	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.

Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka energy level comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Mudi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Mudi 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 Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Mudi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 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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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Mudi has an 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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Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Dense Curly Wavy Shiny Short	Dense Thick Double
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois, Mudi and Caucasian Ovcharka color?	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Gray White Brown Fawn Blue-Grey Black Merle Ash coloured (blue grey)	Black Gray Cream White Silver Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Mudi 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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Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? Belgian Malinois or Mudi or {name3 shedding:	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mudi dogs shed moderately. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Mudi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Mudi 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.

Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Mudi dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mudi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Mudi dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mudi dogs are average friendly towards other 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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mudi 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.	Yes Mudi is one of the best dog breeds 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.	Mudis are usually recommended for elderly people.	Caucasian Ovcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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 Mudi or Caucasian Ovcharka? 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 Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mudi 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.
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.	Yes 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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 Mudi and Caucasian Ovcharka have?	6-10 puppies	5-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Belgian Malinois vs Mudi vs Caucasian Ovcharka 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 as a Miscellaneous 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	No data available	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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