Belgian Malinois vs Boxer vs Bull Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Belgian Malinois	Boxer	Bull Terrier
Origins	Belgium	Germany	England
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	44	11	60
Reviews	1	1	3
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Other Names	Malinois	German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer	English Bull Terrier, Bully, Gladiator
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	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
Price	$1200-$1400	$600-$1200	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Belgian Malinois vs Boxer vs Bull Terrier

Size	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-60 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Belgian Malinois vs Boxer vs Bull Terrier

Coat	Weather-resistant Straight	Waterproof	Dense Smooth
Colors	Brindle Cream Fawn Black	Brindle White Fawn	Brown White Brindle Tricolor Black
Grooming	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Belgian Malinoiss shed moderately.	Boxers shed moderately.	Bull Terriers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Belgian Malinois vs Boxer vs Bull Terrier

Temperament	Active Alert Confident Friendly Hard working Protective Stubborn Watchful	Brave Confident Fearless Intelligent Playful Bright Energetic Friendly Loyal	Active Protective Trainable Keen Sweet Tempered
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Boxer's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Bull Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Belgian Malinoiss are very easy to train.	Boxers are quite easy to train.	Bull Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.	The Boxer is a playful breed.	The Bull Terrier is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Bull Terriers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Belgian Malinoiss may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Boxers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bull Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Belgian Malinoiss are a social breed.	Boxers need a lot of social interaction.	Bull Terriers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks.	Low to Average: The Bull Terrier rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Belgian Malinoiss are one of the best watchdogs.	Boxers are one of the best watchdogs.	Bull Terriers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Belgian Malinoiss strongly protect their territory.	Boxers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Bull Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bull Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Belgian Malinoiss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boxers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bull Terriers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.	Boxers have average wanderlust potential.	Bull Terriers have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Belgian Malinoiss 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.	Boxers 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.	Bull Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Belgian Malinoiss are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Boxers are apartment-friendly dogs.	Bull Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Belgian Malinoiss adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boxers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bull Terriers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Belgian Malinoiss 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.	Boxers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bull Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Belgian Malinois vs Boxer vs Bull Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Belgian Malinoiss are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Boxers are average friendly towards strangers.	Bull Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Belgian Malinoiss are kid-friendly dogs.	Boxers are kid-friendly dogs.	Bull Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards cats.	Boxers are average friendly towards cats.	Bull Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards other dogs.	Boxers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Bull Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bull Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bull Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Belgian Malinoiss are generally with other pets.	Boxers are generally with other pets.	Bull Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Belgian Malinoiss are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Boxers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bull Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Bull Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Belgian Malinois vs Boxer vs Bull Terrier

Health Issues	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
Health Problems	Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia	Allergies Aortic Stenosis Bloat Boxer Cardiomyopathy Cancer Corneal Dystrophy Deafness Demodectic Mange Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Deafness Heart Murmurs Hereditary Nephritis Lens Luxation Spinning
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Belgian Malinoiss are high energy dogs.	Boxers are high energy dogs.	Bull Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Belgian Malinoiss need a lot of exercises.	Boxers need quite a lot of exercise.	Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Belgian Malinoiss don't need too much sleep.	Boxers don't need too much sleep.	Bull Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.	High: The Bull Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness	Medium The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Boxer is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Bull Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Belgian Malinois vs Boxer vs Bull Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	2-10 puppies, average 6	1-9 puppies, average 5
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