Siberian Husky vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Belgian Tervuren – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Siberian Husky	Belgian Shepherd Laekenois	Belgian Tervuren
Origins	Russia	Belgium	Belgium
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Group	Sled Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	12	207	103
Reviews	2	0	0
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Other Names	Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe	Laekenois	Tervuren
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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	No set	No set
Price	$700-$1200	$1200-$1400	$1200-$1400

General Appearance - Siberian Husky vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Belgian Tervuren

Size	Medium	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 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)
Avg. Weight	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 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	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	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)
Avg. Height	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Siberian Husky vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Belgian Tervuren

Coat	Fluffy	Rough Wiry	Thick Double
Colors	Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black	Brindle Cream Fawn Black	Brindle Cream Fawn Black
Grooming	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Siberian Huskys shed above average.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss shed moderately.	Belgian Tervurens shed moderately.

Characteristics - Siberian Husky vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Belgian Tervuren

Temperament	Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent	Active Energetic Protective Alert Lively Watchful	Alert Energetic Loyal Attentive Intelligent Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Siberian Husky's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Siberian Huskys are easy to train.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are very easy to train.	Belgian Tervurens are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.	The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is a playful breed.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Siberian Huskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Belgian Tervurens are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are a social breed.	Belgian Tervurens are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois rarely barks.	High: The Belgian Tervuren is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are one of the best watchdogs.	Belgian Tervurens are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for their territory.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are extremely protective guard dogs.	Belgian Tervurens strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Siberian Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Belgian Tervurens have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Siberian Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is strong enough to escape from home.	Belgian Tervurens are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Siberian Huskys 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.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss 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.	Belgian Tervurens have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Siberian Huskys are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Belgian Tervurens adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss 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 Tervurens 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.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately 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 - Siberian Husky vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Belgian Tervuren

Stranger Friendly	Siberian Huskys are average friendly towards strangers.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Siberian Huskys are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Siberian Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Tervurens are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Siberian Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Siberian Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are generally with other pets.	Belgian Tervurens usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Siberian Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Belgian Tervurens 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.	Yes 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 Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Belgian Shepherd Laekenois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Belgian Tervuren 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 - Siberian Husky vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Belgian Tervuren

Health Issues	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss are high energy dogs.	Belgian Tervurens are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Tervurens need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Siberian Huskys don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Shepherd Laekenoiss sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Belgian Tervurens are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Low to Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.	The Belgian Shepherd Laekenois is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Siberian Husky vs Belgian Shepherd Laekenois vs Belgian Tervuren

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	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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