Side-by-side breed comparison with ratings, health data, and recommendations
| Belgian Malinois | Category | German Shepherd Dog |
|---|---|---|
Average (3/5) | Shedding | Good (4/5) |
Below Average (2/5) | Grooming | Average (3/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Exercise | Excellent (5/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Trainability | Excellent (5/5) |
Average (3/5) | Good w/ Kids | Good (4/5) |
Average (3/5) | Good w/ Dogs | Average (3/5) |
Average (3/5) | Barking | Average (3/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Energy | Excellent (5/5) |
| Belgian Malinois | Metric | German Shepherd Dog |
|---|---|---|
| 40-80 lbs | Weight | 50-90 lbs |
| 22-26 in | Height | 22-26 in |
| Large | Size Category | Large |
| Belgian Malinois | Metric | German Shepherd Dog |
|---|---|---|
| 14-16 years | Lifespan | 7-10 years |
| #32 | Popularity Rank | #4 |
Confident, Smart, Hardworking
Confident, Courageous, Smart
| Belgian Malinois | Feature | German Shepherd Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Double coat | Coat Type | Double coat |
| Short | Coat Length | Medium |
| 3/5 | Shedding | 4/5 |
| 2/5 | Grooming | 3/5 |
| Belgian Malinois | Detail | German Shepherd Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Origin | Germany |
| Herding | Breed Group | Working |