Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Comparison – Which dog is better Malinois or Doberman?

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Name	Belgian Malinois	Doberman Pinscher
Origins	Belgium	Germany
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	44	16
Reviews	10	18
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher. What other names are these breeds known by?	Malinois	Doberman Dobermann Dobynm Dobie
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Belgian Malinois and a Doberman Pinscher. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Belgian Malinois and a Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Is a Belgian Malinois taller than a Doberman Pinscher?	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Belgian Malinois and a Doberman Pinscher. Which breed costs more?	$1200-$1400	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Doberman Pinscher is quite easy to get.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare training requirements.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare alertness levels.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare territorial behaviors.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Belgian Malinois and a Doberman Pinscher. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Energetic Alert Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Doberman Pinscher dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Doberman Pinscher dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher? Which can be better for hunting?	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare play drive and energy.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Belgian Malinois indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Doberman Pinscher breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare adaptability levels.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Doberman Pinscher dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Belgian Malinois dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Doberman Pinscher bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Doberman Pinscher: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers warm weather Dogs that prefer warm weather conditions are typically breeds that were originally bred in warmer climates. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Belgian Malinois and a Doberman Pinscher. Which breed is healthier?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Doberman Pinscher should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome Cardiomyopathy

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare activity levels.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Doberman Pinscher dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Doberman Pinscher dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Doberman Pinscher has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare daily food needs.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher? Compare breed colors.	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Tan Red Blue White Brown
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare drooling amounts.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Doberman Pinscher drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Belgian Malinois and a Doberman Pinscher? Compare fur types.	Weather-resistant Straight	Fine
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare bathing frequencies.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Do Belgian Malinois dogs shed more than Doberman Pinscher dogs?	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Doberman Pinscher dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare kid-friendliness.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Can a Belgian Malinois and a Doberman Pinscher be friends? Do Belgian Malinois dogs get along with Doberman Pinscher dogs?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Doberman Pinscher dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Doberman Pinscher dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Doberman Pinscher is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Doberman Pinschers are commonly okay with elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare service capabilities.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare scenting abilities.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare SAR abilities.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Belgian Malinois or a Doberman Pinscher? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher. Which has larger litters?	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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George
Dec 16, 2019, 4:48:24 AM:
Lots of incorrect and contradicting information.
Stuart
Dec 23, 2019, 8:31:14 AM:
I am with George...some of this stuff is incorrect. Both Malinois and Dobermans have historically been used in the military. Dobermans were used for fighting a while back. Both breeds do therapy work, and Dobermans can have a prey drive.
Zaneta Petroska
Feb 17, 2021, 8:24:54 PM:
Belgian Malinois it’s better than Dobermans in every case incorrect information