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Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Comparison - Dog breed selector: Sri Lankan Dog or Malinois or Cane Di Macellaio? Find the right dog for you

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Name Sinhala Hound Belgian Malinois Cane Corso
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Group Hunting Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso breeds.
Sri Lankan Dog
Sri Lankan Street Dog
The Sri Lankan Rice Hound
Sinhalese Hound
Malinois Cane Di Macellaio
Cane Corz
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is the largest?
Small
Medium
Large Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 22-26 pounds (10-12 kg), Female: 20-25 pounds (9-11 kg) Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 24 pounds (11 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Sinhala Hound or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso height comparison:
Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Find price differences between these breeds.
Unknown $1200-$1400 $1500-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Sinhala Hound or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed ranks highest?
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is easiest to train?
Sinhala Hound dogs are quite easy to train.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train.
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Cane Corso dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most alert?
Sinhala Hound dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most protective?
Sinhala Hound dogs are average defenders.
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Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso? Compare temperaments.
Active
Independent
Alert
Lively
Gentle
Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Watchful
Hard working
Courageous
Loyal
Social
Cheerful
Quiet
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sinhala Hound 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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Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso?
Average to High: Sinhala Hound 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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Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso social needs comparison:
Sinhala Hound dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed.
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Cane Corso dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Sinhala Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.
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Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Sinhala Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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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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Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Sinhala Hound barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.
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Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Sinhala Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Sinhala Hound 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.
It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Sinhala Hound 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.
Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Sinhala Hound or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?
Sinhala Hound dogs handle alone time quite well.
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.
Cane Corso 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.

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Sinhala Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which uses mouth most during play?
Sinhala Hound 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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Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Sinhala Hound bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.

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Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed lives longest?
14-18 years
The average lifespan of Sinhala Hound: 16 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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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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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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has fewer health issues?
The Sinhala Hound 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.
Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Sinhala Hound 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.
Rare
The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso health problems comparison:
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Entropion
Cherry Eye
Ectropion
Arthritis
Demodectic Mange

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most active?
Sinhala Hound dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Sinhala Hound or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Sinhala Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Sinhala Hound or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?
Sinhala Hound dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is most prone to obesity?
Low to Average: The Sinhala Hound has a low to the 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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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which needs most food?
1 to 1.5 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. Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. What colors are available?
Black
Red
Sable
Black & Tan
Black
Cream
Fawn
Brindle
Black
Gray
Red
Fawn
Brindle
Chestnut
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Sinhala Hound requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which drools least?
The Sinhala Hound is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Sinhala Hound has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Soft
Thick
Double
Weather-resistant
Straight
Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which requires most frequent baths?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Sinhala Hound or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Sinhala Hound or Belgian Malinois or {name3 shedding:
Sinhala Hound dogs shed moderately.
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Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately.
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Cane Corso dogs shed moderately.
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Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best with kids?
Sinhala Hound dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Sinhala Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Sinhala Hound or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Which dog is more friendly?
Sinhala Hound dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Sinhala Hound or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?
Sinhala Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Sinhala Hound or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?
Sinhala Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso?
Yes
Sinhala Hound 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.
No
Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
Sinhala Hound is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Sinhala Hounds are commonly okay with elderly people.
Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.
Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has best nose work ability?

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.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best for SAR work?

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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Sinhala Hound 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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Not really

Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best for draft work?

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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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has most military use?

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.

Yes

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

Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has most puppies?
1-6 puppies 6-10 puppies 4-6 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. What's recommended?

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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Sinhala Hound vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. How are they classified?
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. How are they classified internationally?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Sinhala Hound, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has most recognition?
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
American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National Kennel Club

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