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How Well Can You Identify Commonly Confused Dog Breeds?

This one is a Whippet and the other is a Greyhound. You can tell them apart by looking at their size: Whippets are considered medium-sized and can [weigh](http://www.hillspet.com/en/us/dog-breeds/whippet) between 20-40 pounds, while Greyhounds can [weigh](http://www.hillspet.com/en/us/dog-breeds/greyhound) between 60-70 pounds.

Which one of these dogs is a Whippet?

One of the differences between a Samoyed and an American Eskimo Dog is size. Samoyeds can [weigh](http://www.animalplanet.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds/working/samoyed.html) between 35-65 pounds while the American Eskimo Dog's [average](http://www.animalplanet.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds/non-sporting/american-eskimo-dog-standard.html) is 20-40 pounds.

Is this a Samoyed or an American Eskimo Dog?

This guy is a Poodle and the other is a Bichon Frise! Sometimes their haircuts give them away, but another difference is their [eyes](http://moderndogmagazine.com/breeds/bichon-frise). Typically a Poodle's eyes are more almond-shaped and a Bichon's are round.

Which of these is a Poodle?

They look similar but are quite [different](http://dogs.petbreeds.com/compare/5-142/Alaskan-Malamute-vs-Siberian-Husky)! Malamutes tend to be larger and have a slightly softer [expression](http://www.aquilakennels.com/mal_husky.php) than the smaller, mischievous-looking Husky.

Is this an Alaskan Malamute or a Siberian Husky?

Pekingese and Japanese Chins are often confused — but Pekingese are generally [stockier](http://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/Pekingese.pdf?_ga=1.23107066.1317013020.1482864063).

Which of these is a Japanese Chin?

Bearded Collies are generally [longer and leaner](http://stories.barkpost.com/look-alike-breeds/) than Old English Sheepdogs!

Is this a Bearded Collie or an Old English Sheepdog?

Welsh Springer Spaniels and Brittanys definitely look a lot alike. One way you can tell the two apart in the above photos is by looking at the tail. Brittanys are born with an already [docked](
http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/dogs-101/videos/brittany/) tail, though there are some exceptions.

Which one of these is a Welsh Springer Spaniel?

In general, a Belgian Malinois has a more [square](http://stories.barkpost.com/look-alike-breeds/) appearance than a German Shepherd.

Is this a Belgian Malinois or a German Shepherd?

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