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Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Comparison - Dog breed selector: Norwegian Sheepdog or Irish Blue Terrier or Malinois? Find the right dog for you

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Name Norwegian Buhund Kerry Blue Terrier Belgian Malinois
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Norwegian Sheepdog
Norsk Buhund
Irish Blue Terrier
Kerry
Malinois
Breed Type
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Purebred Purebred Purebred

Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Kerry Blue Terrier? Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:
Male: 31-40 pounds (14-18 kg), Female: 26½-35½ pounds (12-16 kg) 33-40 pounds (15-18 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?
Male: 35.5 pounds (16 kg), Female: 26.5-35.5 pounds (14 kg) 36.5 pounds (16.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:
Male: 17-18.5 inches (43-47 cm), Female: 16-17.5 inches (41-45 cm) Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 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: 17-18½ inches (45 cm), Female: 16-17½ inches (43 cm) Male: 18.5-20 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (46 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $500-$600 $1200-$1400
Availability
Which is easier to get, Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois?
Frequent: The Norwegian Buhund is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Kerry Blue Terrier is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:
Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.
Norwegian Buhund dogs are quite easy to train.
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Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are good watchdogs.
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Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are average defenders.
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Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:
Funny
Loving
Agile
Energetic
Courageous
Friendly
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Spirited
Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Watchful
Hard working
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?
High: Norwegian Buhund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:
Norwegian Buhund dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
The wanderlust potential of the Norwegian Buhund is strong enough to escape from home.
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Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Norwegian Buhund dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Kerry Blue Terrier 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.
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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.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:
The Norwegian Buhund is a highly playful breed.
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The Kerry Blue Terrier is a playful breed.
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The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?
A lot: Norwegian Buhund is a particularly loud breed.
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Average to High: The Kerry Blue Terrier is a vocal breed.
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Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois?
It is not recommended to keep the Norwegian Buhund breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Kerry Blue Terrier 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 Belgian Malinois indoors.

Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Norwegian Buhund bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Kerry Blue Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Norwegian Buhund has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Kerry Blue Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois mouthiness comparison:
Norwegian Buhund dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Kerry Blue Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?
Norwegian Buhunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
The Kerry Blue 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:
Eye Problems
Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Norwegian Buhund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Kerry Blue 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.
Life Expectancy
Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Norwegian Buhund, Kerry Blue Terrier and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Norwegian Buhund: 14 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Kerry Blue Terrier: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?
Prefers cold weather
The Norwegian Buhund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Kerry Blue Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois?
1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 2 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Norwegian Buhund has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Kerry Blue Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:
Dense Curly Weather-resistant
Straight
Colors
What are the original Norwegian Buhund, Kerry Blue Terrier and Belgian Malinois color?
Black
Wheaten
Black
Gray
Blue
Silver
Black
Cream
Fawn
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:
Effortless: The Norwegian Buhund requires minimal grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Norwegian Buhund dogs shed moderately.
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Kerry Blue Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Hypoallergenic
Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois 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, Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?

Medium

The Norwegian Buhund has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Kerry Blue Terrier has a low 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 Norwegian Buhund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Kerry Blue Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Kerry Blue 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 Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois?
Norwegian Buhund dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Kerry Blue Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?
Yes
Norwegian Buhund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Kerry Blue 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?
Yes
Norwegian Buhund is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Kerry Blue 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?
Norwegian Buhunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Kerry Blue Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Norwegian Buhund or Kerry Blue Terrier or Belgian Malinois? 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.

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: Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?

Not really

Norwegian Buhund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Kerry Blue Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Belgian Malinois 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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Not really

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

Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue 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.
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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 Norwegian Buhund and Kerry Blue Terrier and Belgian Malinois have?
4-8 puppies 4-8 puppies 6-10 puppies

Norwegian Buhund vs Kerry Blue Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1922 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section. Not recognized by FCI.
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

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