Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler vs Bouvier des Flandres – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Siberian Husky	Rottweiler	Bouvier des Flandres
Origins	Russia	Germany	Belgium
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Group	Sled Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	12	8	85
Reviews	4	6	1
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Other Names	Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe	Rottie, Rott	Belgian Cattle Dog, Flanders Cattle Dog, Vlaamse Koehond
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 in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) section.
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	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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club 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
Price	$700-$1200	$1200-$2000	$1500-$2000

General Appearance - Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler vs Bouvier des Flandres

Size	Medium	Large Giant	Large
Weight	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	Males 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg), Female: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	Males 92.5 pounds (42 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)
Height	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 23-28 inches (58-71 cm), Female: 22-27 inches (56-69 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (64.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler vs Bouvier des Flandres

Coat	Fluffy	Dense	Rough
Colors	Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black	Mahogany Tan Rust Black	Fawn Pepper Salt Brindle Gray Black
Grooming	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Siberian Huskys shed above average.	Rottweilers shed moderately.	Bouvier des Flandress shed moderately.

Characteristics - Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler vs Bouvier des Flandres

Temperament	Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent	Alert Fearless Independent Loyal Courageous Good-natured Intelligent Protective	Familiar Intelligent Protective Gentle Loyal Rational
Intelligent Rank	Average: Siberian Husky's has average obedience intelligence.	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Bouvier des Flandres's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Siberian Huskys are hard to train.	Rottweilers are easy to train.	Bouvier des Flandress are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.	Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Bouvier des Flandress, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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.	Rottweilers are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Bouvier des Flandress are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average.	Rottweilers need a lot of social interaction.	Bouvier des Flandress need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.	Average: The Bouvier des Flandres barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Rottweilers are one of the best watchdogs.	Bouvier des Flandress are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for their territory.	Rottweilers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bouvier des Flandress are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	High The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bouvier des Flandres has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Siberian Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Rottweilers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bouvier des Flandress have lower than 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.	Rottweilers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Bouvier des Flandress tend to escape less than other breeds.
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.	Rottweilers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Bouvier des Flandress have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Siberian Huskys are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Rottweilers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Bouvier des Flandress are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Rottweilers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Bouvier des Flandress 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.	Rottweilers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat 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.

Good With - Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler vs Bouvier des Flandres

Stranger Friendly	Siberian Huskys are average friendly towards strangers.	Rottweilers are not stranger friendly dogs.	Bouvier des Flandress are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Siberian Huskys are kid-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Bouvier des Flandress are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Siberian Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are average friendly towards cats.	Bouvier des Flandress are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Siberian Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.	Rottweilers are not dog-friendly.	Bouvier des Flandress are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bouvier des Flandres is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Bouvier des Flandress are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Siberian Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Rottweilers are generally with other pets.	Bouvier des Flandress are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Siberian Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Rottweilers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bouvier des Flandress are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bouvier des Flandres 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.	Yes 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 Rottweiler vs Bouvier des Flandres

Health Issues	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bouvier des Flandres 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)	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteosarcoma Panosteitis Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	8-11 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs.	Rottweilers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bouvier des Flandress have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise.	Rottweilers have an average exercise need.	Bouvier des Flandress have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Siberian Huskys don't need too much sleep.	Rottweilers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bouvier des Flandress 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.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bouvier des Flandres can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bouvier des Flandres has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.	The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Bouvier des Flandres is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Siberian Husky vs Rottweiler vs Bouvier des Flandres

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	8-12 puppies	5-10 puppies
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