Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Comparison – Which dog is better Malinois or Old English Mastiff?

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Name	Belgian Malinois	Mastiff
Origins	Belgium	England
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	44	28
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Is the Belgian Malinois bigger than the Mastiff breed? Is a Belgian Malinois smaller than a Mastiff?	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Is a Belgian Malinois taller than a Mastiff?	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Belgian Malinois and Mastiff?	$1200-$1400	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.

Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Belgian Malinois or Mastiff smarter? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff trainability comparison. What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Mastiff 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 Mastiff?	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff? 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 Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	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.	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 Mastiff indoors.
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Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	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 Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Belgian Malinois more dangerous than a Mastiff?	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois and Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Belgian Malinois and Mastiff?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	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 average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff energy level comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Does the Belgian Malinois breed eat more than the Mastiff breed?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois and Mastiff color? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff color comparison:	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Fawn Brindle Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Do Belgian Malinois dogs shed more than Mastiff dogs?	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Mastiff 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.

Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Mastiff?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Can a Belgian Malinois and a Mastiff be friends? Do Belgian Malinois dogs get along with Mastiff dogs?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mastiff 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 Mastiff 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.	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	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 Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Malinois or Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	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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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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 and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Belgian Malinois and Mastiff have? Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff litter size comparison:	6-10 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Belgian Malinois vs Mastiff Recognition Comparison

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 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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