McNab vs Mucuchies vs Mackenzie River Husky – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | McNab | Mucuchies | Mackenzie River Husky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  United States |  Venezuela | United States  Canada |
| Group | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Guard Dogs | Sled Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 398 | 399 | 399 |
| Reviews | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | McNab Border Collie, McNab Sheepdog, McNab Herding Dog | Venezuelan Sheepdog, Dog of Páramos, Perro de los Páramos | River Husky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition | Dog Registry of America Inc. | No set | No set |
| Price | $300-$500 | Unknown | $1000-$1500 |
General Appearance - McNab vs Mucuchies vs Mackenzie River Husky
| Size | Medium |
Large Giant |
Large Giant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 35-65 lbs (16-30 kg), Female: 30-50 lbs (14-23 kg) | 66-110 pounds (30-50 kg) | 63-104 pounds (29-47 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 35-65 lbs (23 kg), Female: 30-50 lbs (18.5 kg) | 88.5 pounds (40 kg) | 83.5 pounds (38 kg) |
| Height | Male: 18-25 inches (45-64 cm), Female: 16-21 inches (40-54 cm) | 22-28 inches (56-71 cm) | 26-29 inches (66-74 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 21.5 inches (54.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47 cm) | 25 inches (63.5 cm) | 27.5 inches (70 cm) |
Hair & Care - McNab vs Mucuchies vs Mackenzie River Husky
| Coat | Smooth | Feathered |
Thick Straight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors |
White Tricolor Brown Black |
White White & Honey White & Tan White & Black & Gray |
Black & White Black & White & Grey |
| Grooming | Average: The McNab requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Mucuchies requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Mackenzie River Husky requires average grooming effort. |
| Shedding Level | McNabs shed moderately. | Mucuchiess shed above average. | Mackenzie River Huskys shed above average. |
Characteristics - McNab vs Mucuchies vs Mackenzie River Husky
| Temperament |
Friendly Obedient Sociable Hard Working Protective Mannered |
Courageous Confident Loyal Trustworthy Protective Alert |
Independent Trustworthy Eager Intelligent Dominant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: McNab's has average obedience intelligence. | Smart: Mucuchies's has great intelligence. | Smart: Mackenzie River Husky's has great intelligence. |
| Trainability | McNabs are quite easy to train. | Mucuchiess are quite easy to train. | Mackenzie River Huskys are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | McNabs, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Mucuchies is a playful breed. | The Mackenzie River Husky is a playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Mucuchiess don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. | Mackenzie River Huskys don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | McNabs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Mucuchiess are highly affectionate dogs. | Mackenzie River Huskys are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | McNabs need for social interaction is average. | Mucuchiess are a social breed. | Mackenzie River Huskys need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The McNab rarely barks. | Average to high: The Mucuchies is a vocal breed. | Average: The Mackenzie River Husky barks occasionally. |
| Watchdog Ability | McNabs are average watchdogs. | Mucuchiess are one of the best watchdogs. | Mackenzie River Huskys are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | McNabs strongly protect their territory. | Mucuchiess are extremely protective guard dogs. | Mackenzie River Huskys strongly protect their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The McNab has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Mucuchies has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Mackenzie River Husky has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | McNabs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Mucuchiess have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Mackenzie River Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | McNabs have average wanderlust potential. | Mucuchiess are not the biggest explorers. | Mackenzie River Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
| Prey Drive | McNabs 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. | Mucuchiess have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Mackenzie River Huskys have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
| Apartment Friendly | McNabs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Mucuchiess are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Mackenzie River Huskys are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | McNabs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Mucuchiess adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Mackenzie River Huskys adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Mucuchiess 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. |
| Fighting 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. |
Good With - McNab vs Mucuchies vs Mackenzie River Husky
| Stranger Friendly | McNabs are average friendly towards strangers. | Mucuchiess are not stranger friendly dogs. | Mackenzie River Huskys are stranger friendly dogs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Friendly | McNabs are kid-friendly dogs. | Mucuchiess are kid-friendly dogs. | Mackenzie River Huskys are very kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | McNabs are average friendly towards cats. | Mucuchiess are average friendly towards cats. | Mackenzie River Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | McNabs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Mucuchiess are dog-friendly dogs. | Mackenzie River Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No McNab is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Mucuchies is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Mackenzie River Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | McNabs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Mucuchiess are usually recommended for elderly people. | Mackenzie River Huskys are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | McNabs are generally with other pets. | Mucuchiess are generally with other pets. | Mackenzie River Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
No McNabs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Mucuchiess are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Mackenzie River Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. |
| Boat Dog |
Not really McNab breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Mucuchies breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Mackenzie River Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - McNab vs Mucuchies vs Mackenzie River Husky
| Health Issues | The McNab is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Very healthy dog breed. | The Mackenzie River Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Problems | Primary Lens Luxation | No set | No set |
| Life Expectancy | 13-15 years | 10-12 years | 12-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | McNabs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Mucuchiess have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Mackenzie River Huskys are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | McNabs need quite a lot of exercise. | Mucuchiess need quite a lot of exercise. | Mackenzie River Huskys need quite a lot of exercise. |
| Sleeping Need | McNabs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Mucuchiess are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Mackenzie River Huskys don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. | 3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. | 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Average. | Average to High. | Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers cold weather The Mackenzie River Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The McNab has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Mucuchies has an average chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Mackenzie River Husky has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The McNab is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Mucuchies is an average drooler. | The Mackenzie River Husky is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - McNab vs Mucuchies vs Mackenzie River Husky
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 4-6 puppies | 3-8 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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