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Name	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois	Beauceron	Border Terrier
Origins	Belgium	France	England Scotland
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Laekenois	Bas-Rouge Beauce Shepherd French Shorthaired Shepherd Berger De Beauce	Borders
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	Large	Large	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Beauceron? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	110 pounds (50 kg)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	24-27.5 inches (32-70 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	24-27.5 inches (51 cm)	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$1200-$1500	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	Average: The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is a commonly available dog breed.	Frequent: The Beauceron is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Border Terrier is quite easy to get.

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Beauceron dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Border Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier trainability comparison.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beauceron dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Beauceron dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Energetic Protective Alert Lively Watchful	Loving Protective Courageous Loyal Obedient	Alert Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Outright Tempered Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Border Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier?	High: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Beauceron dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Border Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier social needs comparison:	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beauceron dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Terrier 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 Shepherd Laekenois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Beauceron dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois 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.	Beauceron dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Border Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is a playful breed. See more.	The Beauceron is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier?	Low to Average: The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Beauceron barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Border Terrier 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 Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Belgian Shepherd Laekenois breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beauceron breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Border Terrier breed.
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Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Beauceron dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Border Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois 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.	Beauceron 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.

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Belgian Shepherd Laekenois bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Beauceron bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Border Terrier bite force: Weak.
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 Shepherd Laekenois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beauceron has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beauceron dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Beaucerons tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier health problems comparison:	No data available	No data available	Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Cryptorchidism Seizures Malocclusions Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Beauceron should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Border Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Shepherd Laekenois, Beauceron and Border Terrier breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Shepherd Laekenois: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Beauceron: 11 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Terrier: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier?	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 average to cold weather conditions The Beauceron can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier energy level comparison:	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Beauceron dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Beauceron dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Beauceron dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Beauceron's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier coat comparison:	Wiry Rough	Dense	Rough
Colors What are the original Belgian Shepherd Laekenois, Beauceron and Border Terrier color?	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Gray Tan Rust	Tan Red Blue Grizzle Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Beauceron doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or {name3 shedding:	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beauceron dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Beauceron has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beauceron is an average drooler. See more.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are generally with other pets.	Beauceron dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Border Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Beauceron dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beauceron dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Beauceron dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Border Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier?	Yes Belgian Shepherd Laekenois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Beauceron dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Border Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beauceron is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Beaucerons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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.	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 Shepherd Laekenois or Beauceron or Border Terrier? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	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.	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 Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier?	Not really Belgian Shepherd Laekenois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Beauceron breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Terrier 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.	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.

Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier 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 Shepherd Laekenois and Beauceron and Border Terrier have?	6-10 puppies	6-7 puppies	2-8 puppies
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Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Beauceron vs Border Terrier Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2007 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	No data available	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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers

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