Belgian Sheepdog has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Manchester Terrier has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Active
Confident
Hard
Working
Stubborn
Intelligent
Alert
Friendly
Protective
Watchful

Active
Devoted
Quiet
Intelligent
Alert
Discerning
Loyal

Belgian Sheepdogs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Manchester Terriers shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Choose a Belgian Sheepdog if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Manchester Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Belgium

England

Shepherd Dog

terrier

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
Fawn
Sable

Black
Red
Fawn

Belgian Sheepdogs have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Manchester Terriers have short coats.

A Belgian Sheepdog can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Manchester Terrier can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

While the Belgian Sheepdog breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Manchester Terriers are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Cancer

Lens Luxation
Hydrocephalus

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Hip Dysplasia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Thyroid Tests
MRI
Eye Examination

Eye
Dna For Vwd
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Belgian Sheepdogs thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Manchester Terriers' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Belgian Sheepdog has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Manchester Terrier has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Belgian Sheepdogs need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Manchester Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Belgian Sheepdogs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Manchester Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Belgian Sheepdog dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Manchester Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Playing Ball, Walk, Run, Keep away, Hike, Swim, Frizbee, Canoeing, Chase, Long walks, Hiking, Eating Snacks

Run, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Speak, Eating Snacks

Belgian Sheepdogs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Manchester Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Belgian Sheepdog, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Manchester Terrier, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Belgian Sheepdog requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Manchester Terrier is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-75 pound (25 - 34 kg) Belgian Sheepdog feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 7-22 pound (3 - 10 kg) Manchester Terrier feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Belgian Sheepdog is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Manchester Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Belgian Sheepdog is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Manchester Terrier is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Manchester Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Belgian Sheepdogs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Manchester Terriers make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Belgian Sheepdogs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Manchester Terriers have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Belgian Sheepdogs are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Manchester Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Belgian Sheepdogs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Manchester Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Belgian Sheepdogs are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Manchester Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.