How many times have you seen a dog and proudly recognized the breed, only to find out you're wrong and that a doppelganger breed exists? Don't worry, you're not alone. Here are 16 breeds commonly confused with other types of dogs- study up and soon you'll be a proud, dog-loving, know-it-all!

1. Belgian Malinois: The Belgian Malinois comes in a variety of colors. The fawn sable coloring, paired with the tall, erect ears, and long, powerful nose make the breed look eerily similar to the....

2. German Shepherd: Although similar in appearance to the Belgian Malinois, The German Shepherd is longer than it is tall, while the Belgian Malinois appears more square.

3. Alaskan Malamute: The Alaskan Malamute's face markings, triangular, erect ears, and thick, coarse coat, commonly confuse the breed with the....

4. Siberian Husky: The Siberian Husky is moderately more compact than the Alaskan Malamute, who tends to have a thicker build, deeper chest, broader head and nose. A key identifier between the two is the tail. The Siberian Husky has a flat, bushy tail, while the Alaskan Malamute has a bushy tail it carries over it's back.

5. Bearded Collie: The Bearded Collie's medium length coat and gray and white markings commonly confuse the breed with the......

6. Old English Sheepdog: The Old English Sheepdog has a thicker coat and more muscular build than the Bearded Collie, who is actually longer and leaner.

7. Shetland Sheepdog: The Shetland Sheepdog's long, tri-color fur, and it's pointed nose commonly confuse the breed with the...

8. Collie: While similar in appearance to the Shetland Sheepdog, the Collie is much larger, with an overall stronger build.

9. Kuvasz: The large size, sturdy build, and stunning white coat of the Kuvasz commonly confuse the breed with the...

11. Portuguese Water Dog: The thick curly coat of the Portuguese water dog, and overall teddy bear appearance, commonly confuses the breed with the...

12. Standard Poodle: The Poodle's curly coat is similar to the Portuguese Water Dog, but their builds are quite different. The Poodle is lean with a square build, while the Portuguese Water Dog is more broad, with a much bulkier head.

13. Greyhound: The long, clean build of the Greyhound, as well as it's long, narrow nose, commonly confuse the breed with the...

14. Whippet: While the Whippet shares a clean, muscular build with the Greyhound, the Whippet is smaller in size and has a graceful natural arch in it's back.

15. Boston Terrier: The square, flat head, tall, erect ears, and small, sturdy build of the Boston Terrier commonly confuses the breed with the...

16. French Bulldog Although similar in build to the Boston Terrier, the French Bulldog has a distinct ear, known as a "bat ear," that is broad at the base, elongated, and round at the top.