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Name	Australian Shepherd	Belgian Tervuren	German Groenendael
Origins	United States	Belgium	Germany Belgium
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael breeds.	Little Blue Dog Aussie	Tervuren	No data available
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or German Groenendael? Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael height comparison:	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Find price differences between these breeds.	$600-$800	$1200-$1400	$800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or German Groenendael?	Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Belgian Tervuren is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The German Groenendael is quite easy to get.

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Tervuren is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: German Groenendael is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which is easiest to train?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are very easy to train. See more.	German Groenendael dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which breed is most alert?	Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Groenendael dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which breed is most protective?	Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	German Groenendael dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael? Compare temperaments.	Active Loving Protective Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Good-natured	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Loyal Attentive	Active Curious Stubborn Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Friendly Obedient Loyal Hard Working Watchful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Australian Shepherd 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.	Sensitive: German Groenendael dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael?	Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average to High: Belgian Tervuren dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: German Groenendael dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael social needs comparison:	Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are a social breed. See more.	German Groenendael dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	German Groenendael dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	German Groenendael 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

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Belgian Tervuren is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The German Groenendael is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which breed is most playful?	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a highly playful breed. See more.	The German Groenendael is a playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Australian Shepherd 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 Tervuren 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 German Groenendael indoors.
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Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which breed is most flexible?	Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Tervuren dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Groenendael dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or German Groenendael?	Australian Shepherd 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 Tervuren 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.	German Groenendael 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.

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Tervuren has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Groenendael has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which uses mouth most during play?	Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Groenendael dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Belgian Tervuren bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Groenendael bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Tervuren: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Groenendael: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which has fewer health issues?	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Tervuren is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Groenendaels are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Belgian Tervuren should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Groenendael should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Deafness Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Distichiasis Collie Eye Anomaly Detached Retina Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Hyperthyroidism Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which breed is most active?	Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Groenendael dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or German Groenendael? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Tervuren dogs need a lot of exercises.	German Groenendael dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or German Groenendael?	Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	German Groenendael dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Tervuren has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Groenendael has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which needs most food?	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. What colors are available?	Black Red Blue Merle	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Red Cream Silver Fawn Brindle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which requires most maintenance?	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Belgian Tervuren requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Groenendael requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which drools least?	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Tervuren is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Groenendael is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Tervuren has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Groenendael has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Feathered	Thick Double	Soft Fuzzy Thick
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which requires most frequent baths?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or German Groenendael? Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or {name3 shedding:	Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Tervuren dogs shed moderately. See more.	German Groenendael dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which is best with kids?	Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Groenendael dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Tervuren dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	German Groenendael dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or German Groenendael? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Groenendael dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or German Groenendael?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	German Groenendael dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Shepherd or Belgian Tervuren or German Groenendael?	Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Tervuren dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	German Groenendael dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael?	Yes Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Tervuren dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Groenendael dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Tervuren is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Groenendael is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Belgian Tervurens are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Groenendaels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which excels in therapy work?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Belgian Tervuren breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Groenendael breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which has most puppies?	6-9 puppies, average 7	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. What's recommended?	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.

Australian Shepherd vs Belgian Tervuren vs German Groenendael Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Australian Shepherd, Belgian Tervuren, and German Groenendael. Which has most recognition?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	No data available	No data available

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