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Name	Belgian Tervuren	Belgian Malinois	Cane Corso
Origins	Belgium	Belgium	Italy
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Tervuren	Malinois	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Belgian Malinois? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 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 (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$1200-$1400	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso trainability comparison.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? 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. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso behavior/temperament comparison:	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Loyal Attentive	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet
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.	Cane Corso 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 Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso?	Average to High: Belgian Tervuren dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso social needs comparison:	Belgian Tervuren dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Cane Corso 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 Tervuren dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	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.	Cane Corso 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 Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso?	A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	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 Belgian Malinois indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.
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Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso 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.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	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.	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.	Cane Corso 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.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso?	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange
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 Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Tervuren, Belgian Malinois and Cane Corso breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Tervuren: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso energy level comparison:	Belgian Tervuren dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Tervuren dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Tervuren has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso coat comparison:	Thick Double	Weather-resistant Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Belgian Tervuren, Belgian Malinois and Cane Corso color?	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or {name3 shedding:	Belgian Tervuren dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso 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 Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso 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. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cane Corso 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 Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso 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.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?	Belgian Tervuren dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso?	Yes Belgian Tervuren dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cane Corso 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.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.

Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? 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.	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?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as 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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso?	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cane Corso 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 Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso 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 Tervuren and Belgian Malinois and Cane Corso have?	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso 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 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian 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 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 Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club

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