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Name	Vizsla	Border Collie	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Hungary	England Scotland Wales	Belgium
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hungarian Pointer Hungarian Short-Haired Pointer Magyar Vizsla Rövidszőrű Magyar Vizsla Hungarian Vizsla	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Vizsla or Border Collie or Border Collie? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	Male: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 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: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 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: 24 inches (61 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?	$800-$1200	$600-$800	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois?	Very frequent: The Vizsla is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	Very smart: Vizsla is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.	Vizsla dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois?	Vizsla dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie 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 Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Vizsla dogs are average defenders. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Trainable Companionable Cheerful Quiet Easygoing Willing Evenly Tempered	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Vizsla dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois?	High: Vizsla dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Vizsla dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Vizsla dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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?	Vizsla dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Border Collie 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.	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

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	The Vizsla is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie 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: Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois?	Average: The Vizsla barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. 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 Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois?	It is not recommended to keep the Vizsla breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home.	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.
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Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois?	The Vizsla is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie 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: Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Vizsla should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie 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 Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Vizsla, Border Collie and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Vizsla: 12 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 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: Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:	Vizsla dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Vizsla dogs need a lot of exercises.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois?	Vizsla dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois?	2 to 3 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Vizsla has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Fine Dense Hard Coarse Short No Undercoat	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original Vizsla, Border Collie and Belgian Malinois color?	Golden Rust Russet Gold Dark Sandy Gold	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Vizsla requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Vizsla or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Vizsla dogs shed moderately. See more.	Border Collie 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: Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois?	Medium ⏺ The Vizsla has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie 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 Vizsla is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie 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.

Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Vizsla dogs are generally with other pets.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	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 Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois?	Vizsla dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois?	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois?	Vizsla dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Border Collie 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: Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Vizsla dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie 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 Vizsla is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie 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?	Vizslas are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Vizsla vs Border Collie 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. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Vizsla or Border Collie or Belgian Malinois? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Vizsla breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie 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.

Vizsla vs Border Collie 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 Vizsla and Border Collie and Belgian Malinois have?	6-8 puppies	4-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Vizsla vs Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs 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 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 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	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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