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Name	Poodle	Belgian Tervuren	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Germany France	Belgium	Belgium
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle	Tervuren	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	Medium	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Tervuren? Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)	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)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	15 inches (38 cm) or more	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)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	15 inches (38 cm) or more	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$1200-$1400	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.	Poodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Loyal Attentive	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
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.	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: Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois?	High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	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.
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Social Needs Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Belgian Tervuren 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?	Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	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.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	The Poodle is a playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois?	Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. See more.	A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed. 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 Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	Very house-friendly dog the Poodle 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 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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	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.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois?	The Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	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.
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Life Expectancy Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Poodle, Belgian Tervuren and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Tervuren: 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: Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren 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.

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:	Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Tervuren dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	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.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	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.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Curly	Thick Double	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original Poodle, Belgian Tervuren and Belgian Malinois color?	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or {name3 shedding:	Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs shed moderately. 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: Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois?	Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Tervuren 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 Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	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.

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Belgian Tervuren 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 Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois?	Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Tervuren 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?	Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Poodle or Belgian Tervuren or Belgian Malinois? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	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.
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.	Not really 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren 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 Poodle and Belgian Tervuren and Belgian Malinois have?	2-4 puppies	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Poodle vs Belgian Tervuren vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Canadian Canine Registry	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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