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

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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
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	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 Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	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.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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
Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher?	No data available	$800-$1000
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher size comparison:	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher weight comparison:	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)
Avg. 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? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher height comparison:	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)
Avg. 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 Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Fine
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher color? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher color comparison:	Brindle Cream Fawn Black	Blue Red Tan Brown White Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Doberman Pinscher doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher shedding:	Belgian Malinoiss shed moderately.	Doberman Pinschers shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	8-12 weeks Very rarely.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Alert Confident Friendly Hard working Protective Stubborn Watchful	Alert Fearless Loyal Energetic Intelligent Obedient
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher smarter? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Doberman Pinscher is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher trainability comparison. What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	Belgian Malinoiss are very easy to train.	Doberman Pinschers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.	Doberman Pinschers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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.	Doberman Pinschers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	Belgian Malinoiss may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Doberman Pinschers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinoiss are a social breed.	Doberman Pinschers need for social interaction is average.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	Average to high: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Doberman Pinscher rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Belgian Malinoiss are one of the best watchdogs.	Doberman Pinschers are one of the best watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Belgian Malinoiss strongly protect their territory.	Doberman Pinschers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Malinoiss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Doberman Pinschers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	Wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.	Doberman Pinschers tend to escape less than other breeds.
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 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.	Doberman Pinschers don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Nem a legjobb választás Belgian Malinois, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Belgian Malinois tartása lakásban.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Doberman Pinscher fajta.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Belgian Malinoiss adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Doberman Pinschers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.

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Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinoiss are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Belgian Malinoiss are kid-friendly dogs.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards cats.	Doberman Pinschers are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards other dogs.	Doberman Pinschers 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?	No Belgian Malinoiss are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Doberman Pinschers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Which is better for autism?	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 Which one could be a detection/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.
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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
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.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Doberman Pinscher breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinoiss are generally with other pets.	Doberman Pinschers are generally with other pets.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really 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.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	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.
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:	Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia	Cardiomyopathy Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome
Veterinarian Visits 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).
Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher?	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher energy level comparison:	Belgian Malinoiss are high energy dogs.	Doberman Pinschers have a higher energy level than other 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 Malinoiss need a lot of exercises.	Doberman Pinschers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Belgian Malinoiss don't need too much sleep.	Doberman Pinschers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher? Does the Belgian Malinois breed eat more than the Doberman Pinscher breed?	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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers warm weather
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Belgian Malinois or Doberman Pinscher?	Medium The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Doberman Pinscher has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher?	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	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.

Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinscher have? Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher litter size comparison:	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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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