18 dog breeds that are so similar to each other that it's easy to confuse them

There are a huge number of dog breeds in the world, and confusing some of them with each other is much easier than it might seem.

Differences may be the most subtle, but you hurt the owner of the Alaskan Malamute to the very heart if you compliment him about what a cute husky he has.

In order not to make such a mistake and be your own among dog breeders, it is enough to know the difference between dog breeds that people often confuse.

St. Bernard and Moscow Watchtower

The size of the breeds gives out the difference: the Moscow watchdog is smaller than the St. Bernard. Well, the differences are literally written on the muzzles, because the St. Bernard has longer jowls – folds on the muzzle.

Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever

Golden Retrievers boast longer fur and bushy tails. Labradors, on the other hand, have a short-haired tail, like the skin all over the body. In addition, they have a more muscular physique and long legs.

Alaskan Malamute and Husky

Malamutes are more powerful, their coat is longer and fluffier, and their ears are more rounded. Huskies, on the other hand, seem sleeker, slimmer. It may also seem that Malamutes have a kinder expression of the muzzle than Huskies – all because of the peculiarities of the color of the latter. However, it only seems so, because the character of the dog does not at all depend on its color.

Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)

The most important difference between these two breeds is their size. Collies are much larger than Shelties, which, next to such dogs, seem to be their mini-versions. In collies, the forehead transitions more smoothly into the bridge of the nose and nose, while in the Sheltie, the transition is bright and noticeable.

Bernese Mountain Dog and Australian Shepherd (Aussie)

Sennenhunds are larger than Australian Shepherds, their muzzle and forehead are more powerful. But Aussies can have different skin colors: black tricolor, red or blue marble with or without tan, brown tricolor.

Akita Inu and Shiba Inu

The first thing that catches your eye when comparing these two breeds is the size The Akita is much larger than the Shiba. Their coat is also different: in Akita it is thicker and more rigid, with a dense undercoat.

Chihuahua and Russian Toy

Although both breeds may seem similar due to their miniature size, they still have differences. The head of the Chihuahua is more round, while that of the Toy is elongated. And in general, toys themselves are thinner, and Chihuahuas are stocky.

French Bulldog and Boston Terrier

The Frenchie has a lot more muzzle wrinkles, while the Bostons are more “smooth”. Also, the first is distinguished by rounded ear tips and a barrel-shaped chest.

Cane Corso and boxers