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Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Comparison - Dog breed selector: Hungarian Herding Terrier or Nizinny or Malinois? Find the right dog for you

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Name Pumi Polish Lowland Sheepdog Belgian Malinois
OriginsHungary flagHungary Poland flagPoland Belgium flagBelgium
Group Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Hungarian Herding Terrier
Hungarian Pumi
Nizinny
Valee Sheepdog
Polski Owczarek Nizinny
Malinois
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Polish Lowland Sheepdog? Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:
Male: 22–33 pounds (10-15 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (8-13 kg) 30-50 pounds (14-23 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: 22–33 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 18–29 pounds (10.5 kg) 40 pounds (18.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois? Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:
Male: 16-19 inches (41-47 cm), Female : 14-17 inches (38-44 cm) 16-20 inches (41-51 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: 17.5 inches (44 cm), Female : 15.5 inches (41 cm) 18 inches (46 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?
$500-$1200 $1500-$2000 $1200-$1400
Availability
Which is easier to get, Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?
Frequent: The Pumi is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.
Pumi dogs are easy to train.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are quite 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: Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?
Pumi dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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 Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Pumi dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois? Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Protective
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Lively
Restless
Reserved
Vocal
Extremely Bold
Suspicious Towards Strangers
Noisy
Agile
Lively
Outright
Tempered
Selfish
Confidence
Perceptive
Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Watchful
Hard working
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Pumi dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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: Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois?
High: Pumi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:
Pumi dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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?
Pumi dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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?
Pumi 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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Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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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Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:
The Pumi is a highly playful breed.
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The Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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: Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois?
A lot: Pumi is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog barks occasionally.
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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 Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?
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 Pumi 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 Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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.

Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Pumi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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: Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?
Pumi dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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.

Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Pumi bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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 Pumi has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois?
Pumis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Polish Lowland Sheepdogs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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: Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Elbow Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Primary Lens Luxation
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Frequent
The Pumi should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Frequent
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Pumi, Polish Lowland Sheepdog and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Pumi: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Polish Lowland Sheepdog: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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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Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?
1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three 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? Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Pumi has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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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Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:
Wiry
Dense
Curly
Wavy
Fluffy
Shaggy
Weather-resistant
Straight
Colors
What are the original Pumi, Polish Lowland Sheepdog and Belgian Malinois color?
Black
White
Grey in various shades (normally, the colour at birth is black, turning grey with time)
Fawn. Primary colours: red, yellow, cream (a trace of black or grey and a distinct mask are desirable).
Black
Gray
White
Brown
Black
Cream
Fawn
Brindle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois? Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:
Average: The Pumi requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Polish Lowland Sheepdog requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois? Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:
Pumi dogs shed moderately.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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: Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?
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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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
Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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, Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois?

Medium

The Pumi has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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 Pumi is an average drooler.
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The Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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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Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Pumi dogs are generally with other pets.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are generally with other pets.
Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?
Pumi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?
Pumi dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?
Pumi dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog or Belgian Malinois?
Pumi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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: Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois?
Yes
Pumi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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
Pumi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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?
Pumis are usually recommended for elderly people.
Polish Lowland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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: Pumi or Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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: Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois?

Not really

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

Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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.

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.

Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog 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 Pumi and Polish Lowland Sheepdog and Belgian Malinois have?
4-6 puppies 2-6 puppies 6-10 puppies

Pumi vs Polish Lowland Sheepdog vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2016 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2001 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
Foundation Stock Service
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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