Did you know that there are more than hundreds of dog breed around the world? Yes, you have read that right! As there are so many good bois and girls, one can easily get confused because of the similar look of two completely different breeds.
If the similar looks of two dog breeds have puzzled you as well, don’t worry because you are not alone. Just like you, many others also got confused because some dogs look so similar even though they were of a totally different breed.
But you won’t get confused anymore. It’s because we have listed the difference between some commonly misunderstood dogs just for you. So, go on, scroll down, and see what’s the difference between these dog breed look-alikes.
#1 Alaskan Malamute & Husky
If you get confused between Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky, always remember that a Malamute can never have blue eyes. Also, a Malamute’s head is a little bigger and tail waves up.
#2 Akita Inu & Shiba Inu
Akita Inu’s are much bigger and heavier than Shiba Inu. That’s why Akita weighs up to 130 pounds while Shiba weighs up to 23 pounds. Also, Akita Inu’s are prone to drooling.
#3 Belgian Malinois & German Shepherd Dog
Another dog breed that usually confuses people is the Belgian Malinois and German shepherd. Since they both have a similar-looking coat and are seen in military work, people think they are the same. But Malinois are a little slimmer, smaller, shorter, and lighter.
#4 Golden Retriever & Labrador Retriever
Golden Retriever has longer fur and fluffy tails. On the other hand, Labrador Retriever has a more muscular build and is short-haired.
#5 Puli & Komondor
The only thing that differentiates Puli and Komondor is their height and weight. Komondor are a little heavier and weigh around 100 pounds. However, Puli weighs around 35 pounds.
#6 Whippet & Italian Greyhound
If you also get confused between Whippet & Italian Greyhound, remember that greyhound can grow large up to 15 inches. Whereas, whippet can stand tall up to 22 inches.
#7 Collie & Scottish Shepherd Sheltie
These two dog breeds look so adorable but they are different. See, collies’ are a little bigger and also have longer muzzles. But unfortunately, both these cuties are prone to eye problems and other genetic issues.
#8 Bernese Mountain Dog & Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
You might find a lot of similarities between these two breeds. But hopefully, they also have some dissimilarities. Like Greater Swiss weighs more and is muscular. Whereas, Bernese mountain dog is more fluffy.
#9 Beagle & American Foxhound
Just like other dog breeds, these two cuties also differ in their size. While Beagles stands 15 inches tall and is smaller, American foxhounds are 25 inches tall.
#10 Chihuahua & Russian Toy Terrier
Even though if you think that these dog breeds are totally similar, there are a few things that make them different. Surely they both have the same height and weight but Chihuahuas have more round head and Russian Toy Terrier have longer muzzle.
#11 Lhasa Apso & Shih Tzu
This is another dog breed that usually confuses people. But always remember that Lhasa Apsos are bigger and Shih Tzus are smaller.
#12 Vizsla & Rhodesian Ridgeback
Both of these dog breeds are muscular with red-tinted coats. But Rhodesian ridgeback has a ridge of hair running in the opposite direction along their back.
#13 French Bulldog & Boston Terrier
If you want to differentiate between these two beauties, remember that Boston terriers have longer legs. Moreover, they also come with tuxedo-style markings. But Frenchies have bat-like ears, squared-shaped head, and are muscular.
#14 Saint Bernard & Moscow Watchdog
Besides looks, if these two adorable dog breeds have something in common, it’s their ancestors. But St. Bernards weigh around 44 pounds that is more than Moscow watchdogs.
#15 Cane Corso & Boxer
If you want to know whether it is a Cane Corsos or Boxers, keep in mind that Cane Corsos are usually a bit larger.
