On the left it’s a Golden Retriever and on the right it’s a Labrador.

Sociable, obedient and affectionate, the Golden and Labrador are similar in temperament and physique, although each dog is different, regardless of breed. The Golden Retriever has longer hair than the Labrador, especially on the tail, which is particularly fluffy. In addition, the Labrador has a more muscular build than the Golden Retriever.

On the left it’s a Malamute and on the right it’s the Siberian Husky.

These two breeds have experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years, as they have been featured in series and movies such as Twilight and Game of Thrones. Being both primitive dogs, the Husky and the Malamute are often confused whereas they are quite easy to differentiate, even if they both love to howl like wolves! 

Generally speaking, the Malamute is more powerful and stocky than the Husky, as well as being more dominant and stubborn. It is the largest of the sled dogs and does not have to have blue eyes, unlike the Husky whose eyes can be blue, brown, two odd-eyed or heterochromatic. The Husky is a medium-sized dog, and is slimmer, faster and more resilient than its Alaskan cousin, the Malamute.

On the left it’s a Whippet and on the right it’s the Italian Greyhound.

These two sighthounds are born hunters and can run super fast, even if they have become pets today. The Italian Greyhound is very light: it weighs about 11 pounds when fully grown, with a height of between 32 and 38 cm. The Whippet is a medium-sized dog, weighing around 29 pounds.

On the left it’s a Shiba Inu and on the right it’s a Akita Inu.

The major difference between these two dog breeds is their size. The Shiba Inu is much smaller than the Akita, which weighs between 66 to 110 pounds as an adult. In addition, the Shiba barks easily, which makes it a good watchdog, while the Akita barks little, being a quiet and discreet dog. But both breeds tend to be stubborn!

On the left it’s a Komondor and on the right it’s a Puli.

These two shepherd dogs are often confused because of their distinctive coats, which are quite difficult to maintain. Indeed, the corded coat must be groomed by more delicate means: dampen the coat with water and then separate the cords and curls of the coat by hand. The Puli is much more affectionate and demonstrative than the Komondor. The Komondor is a lot bigger than the Puli: between 65 and 80 cm and 110 to 132 pounds for a male and 55 and 70 cm and 88 to 110 pounds for a female.

On the left it’s a Beagle and on the right it’s an American Foxhound.

Both breeds do not like to be alone, but the American Foxhound will be more comfortable with other dogs, while the Beagle will bond more easily with its human family. When it comes to differentiating them physically, you only need to look at their size: the Beagle is smaller and lighter, and as long as it is tall. The Beagle is usually between 33 and 40 cm in height, and weighs between 26 to 37 pounds.

The American Foxhound is a large dog: 56 to 64 cm for a male and 53 to 61 cm for the female, with a weight of 66 to 75 pounds for a male and 62 to 70 pounds for a female.

On the left it’s a Great Swiss Mountain Dog and on the right it’s a Bernese Mountain dog.

Both originating from Switzerland, these two breeds have a lot in common: they are both tricoloured (tan black with white on the chest, head and feet) with a drooping tail and a strong guard instinct. To tell them apart, you need to know that the Great Swiss Mountain Dog is heavier and larger than the Bernese Mountain Dog: a male can weigh up to 132 pounds! Also, the Bernese Mountain Dog is the only dog with a semi-long coat.

On the left it’s a Shetland Sheepdog and on the right it’s a Rough Collie.

Many confuse both but to differentiate these two breeds, you’ll have to look at the size of the dog. Rough Collies are a lot taller than Shetland sheepdogs. A Collie can weigh up to 53 pounds whereas a Shetland can weigh up to 20 pounds. 

These both breeds originated from the United Kingdom and were used to herd. They are both very sociable, dynamic and obedient.

On the left it’s a Vizsla and on the right it’s a Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Muscular and with a beautiful short, smooth coat, these hounds are sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees them! The Rhodesian Ridgeback can be an excellent companion, hunting or guard dog, while the Vizsla, or Hungarian Shorthaired Pointer, is not temperamentally suited to guarding.

Physically, they are easily distinguished by the Rhodesian Ridgeback's characteristic dorsal crest, which starts just behind the shoulders and extends to the point of the hip, with two crowns on each side.

On the left it’s a Belgian Shepherd and on the right it’s a German Shepherd.

German Shepherds and Belgian Shepherds have a lot in common: they were both bred to guard sheep or other types of flocks, are often used by the police or military, and are dynamic dogs that are very easy to train and give their best to experienced owners. So what are the differences?

A Belgian Shepherd looks like a German Shepherd, but smaller and blonder, and the two breeds are often confused. Malinois are short-coated, charcoal-coloured dogs with a black mask and ears. Females weigh on average between 40 to 60 pounds, and males between 60 to 80 kilos. German Shepherds are generally 10% larger than Malinois, with females weighing between 48 to 66 pounds and males between 66 to 88 pounds. Their coat is also slightly longer, with more thickness and undercoat than the Malinois.

On the left it’s a French Bulldog and on the right it’s a Boston Terrier.

Very often, the French Bulldog is confused with a Boston Terrier. The two breeds are very similar and it is often difficult to tell them apart. They have a lot in common. These two breeds of dog are not very athletic, but adapt easily to life in an apartment. As for their personality, the French Bulldog, like the Boston Terrier, is happy and protective by nature.
The two breeds differ by their origin. The Boston Terrier, as its name indicates, comes from America, while the French Bulldog is of British origin. Both breeds are the result of crossing Bulldogs. The Boston Terrier is a cross between a Bull Terrier and the French Bulldog. In terms of physical appearance, both breeds have a short muzzle and a round head. However, the Boston Terrier is smaller and lighter. The physical difference between the two breeds is also in the shape of their ears. The tips of a Boston Terrier's ears are pointed, while a French Bulldog's ears are round. Another point of difference is the shape of the top of the skull. The Boston Terrier's is smooth, while the Frenchie's are wrinkled and wrinkled. The colour of the coat is also a clue to differentiate them. The Boston's is either black or white, while the French Bulldog can be brown, red, black or white.

On the left it’s a Bearded Collie and on the right it’s an Old English Sheepdog.

Both Bearded Collie and Old English Sheepdog have their origins in Great Britain, but in two countries: The Old English Sheepdog originates from England and the Bearded Collie from Scotland. The Old English Sheepdog is larger and heavier than the Bearded Collie (59 to 99 pounds vs. 39 to 59 pounds). 

Usually, Bearded collie dogs live a long life, while the old English sheepdog only lives about half that time. 

Their colour coat also is different. Old English Sheepdogs are available in whitish shades of few colours, while Bearded Collies come in few colours with frequent white spots.