Akita vs Belgian Malinois Comparison – Which dog is better American Akita or Malinois?

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Name	Akita	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Japan	Belgium
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Akita and Belgian Malinois. What other names are these breeds known by?	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Malinois
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Akita and a Belgian Malinois. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Akita vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Akita and a Belgian Malinois. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Akita or Belgian Malinois? Is an Akita taller than a Belgian Malinois?	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Akita vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

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

Akita vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare training requirements.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare alertness levels.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare territorial behaviors.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Akita vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Akita and a Belgian Malinois. How do their temperaments differ?	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Akita vs Belgian Malinois?	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Akita vs Belgian Malinois?	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Akita vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Akita vs Belgian Malinois?	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Akita vs Belgian Malinois? Which can be better for hunting?	Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Akita vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare living space needs.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.	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.
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Akita vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare adaptability levels.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Akita or Belgian Malinois?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Akita vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Akita vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare average lifespans.	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Akita and a Belgian Malinois. Which breed is healthier?	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Akita vs Belgian Malinois?	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Akita vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Akita vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia

Akita vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare activity levels.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Akita vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Akita or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Akita or Belgian Malinois?	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Akita vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare obesity risks.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Akita or a Belgian Malinois? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Akita vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

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

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

Akita vs Belgian Malinois As a Working Dog Comparison

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

Akita vs Belgian Malinois Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Akita and Belgian Malinois. Which has larger litters?	3-12 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Akita and Belgian Malinois breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Akita and Belgian Malinois. 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.

Akita vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Akita and Belgian Malinois. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Akita and Belgian Malinois. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Akita and Belgian Malinois. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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