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Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Comparison - Dog breed selector: Tervuren or Little Blue Dog or Doberman? Find the right dog for you

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Name Belgian Tervuren Australian Shepherd Doberman Pinscher
OriginsBelgium flagBelgium United States flagUnited States Germany flagGermany
Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Tervuren Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Doberman
Dobermann
Dobynm
Dobie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher?
Large Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher weight comparison:
Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg) Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg) Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher? Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher height comparison:
Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1400 $600-$800 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher?
Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.

Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher? Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison:
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Attentive
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher?
Average to High: Belgian Tervuren dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:
Belgian Tervuren dogs are a social breed.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Belgian Tervuren dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Their prey drive is low.
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Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher playfulness comparison:
The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed.
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The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher?
A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher?
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 Tervuren 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.

Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Belgian Tervuren dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher?
Belgian Tervuren 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.
Australian Shepherd 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 Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Belgian Tervuren bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

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

Health Issues
Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher?
The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher health problems comparison:
No data available Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Wobbler's Syndrome
Cardiomyopathy
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Belgian Tervuren should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Tervuren, Australian Shepherd and Doberman Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Tervuren: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers warm weather
Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates.
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Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher?
2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day. 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Belgian Tervuren has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity.
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Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

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

Medium

The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

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

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

Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Tervuren or Australian Shepherd or Doberman Pinscher? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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?

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.

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 Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher?

Not really

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

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

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

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Fighting Dog / Military Dog

Not really

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

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 Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison

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

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Belgian Tervuren and Australian Shepherd and Doberman Pinscher have?
6-10 puppies 6-9 puppies, average 7 6-10 puppies

Belgian Tervuren vs Australian Shepherd vs Doberman Pinscher 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 1991 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.
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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Australian Shepherd Club Of America
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

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