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Name	Fila Brasileiro	Staffordshire Bull Terrier	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Brazil	England	Belgium
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Brazilian Molosser Cao de Fila Brazilian Mastiff	Staff Stafford Staffy Bull Staffy	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Giant	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Staffordshire Bull Terrier? Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	90-110 pounds (41-50 kg)	Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	100 pounds (45.5 kg)	Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 26–30 inches (65–75 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26–30 inches (65–75 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1300	$1500-$2000	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.	Fila Brasileiro dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Docile Obedient Loyal Determined Brave	Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Reliable Bold Fearless	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	Average to High: Fila Brasileiro dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Fila Brasileiro dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Fila Brasileiro dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Fila Brasileiro dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	Average: Fila Brasileiros, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	Low to Average: The Fila Brasileiro rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois 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 Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Fila Brasileiro breed.	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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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.
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Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Fila Brasileiro dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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.

Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	Fila Brasileiros tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Elbow Dysplasia	Cataracts Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Fila Brasileiro should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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.
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Life Expectancy Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Fila Brasileiro, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-11 years The average lifespan of Fila Brasileiro: 10 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Staffordshire Bull Terrier: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	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.

Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average exercise need.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Fila Brasileiro dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	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.	2 to 3 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? Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Fila Brasileiro breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Dense Smooth	Smooth	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original Fila Brasileiro, Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Belgian Malinois color?	Black Red Yellow Brindle	Black Red Blue White Fawn Brindle	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Fila Brasileiro doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Fila Brasileiro dogs shed moderately. See more.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois 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, Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	Medium ⏺ The Fila Brasileiro has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Fila Brasileiro 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.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Fila Brasileiro dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not dog-friendly.	Staffordshire Bull Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Fila Brasileiro dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Fila Brasileiro is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Staffordshire Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Fila Brasileiros are not the best breed for elderly people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Fila Brasileiro or Staffordshire Bull Terrier or Belgian Malinois? 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	Not really Fila Brasileiro breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Staffordshire Bull Terrier 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.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois 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 Fila Brasileiro and Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Belgian Malinois have?	4-10 puppies	5-7 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Fila Brasileiro vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1974 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	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

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