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Name	Belgian Malinois	Whippet	Alaskan Malamute
Origins	Belgium	England	United States
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	44	61	59
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	Snap Dog English Whippet	Mally Mal
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	Large	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Whippet? Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	25 - 45 pounds (11 - 21 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 18.5-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17.5-19 inches (44-48 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: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$800-$1200	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Whippet is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Alaskan Malamute is quite easy to get.

Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute 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.	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 Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute trainability comparison.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Whippet dogs are easy to train. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Whippet dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? 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.	Whippet dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Gentle Outright Companionable Adaptable Quiet	Playful Dignified Friendly Affectionate Loyal Devoted
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Whippet 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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute?	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Whippet dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Whippet dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Whippet is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? 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.	Whippet dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Whippets, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute?	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Whippet barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks. 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 Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	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 Whippet breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute breed.
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Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute 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.	Whippet dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	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.	Alaskan Malamute 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.

Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Whippet is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Alaskan Malamute is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Heart Murmurs Hypothyroidism Von Willebrand's Disease Heart Problems Deafness Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Arthritis Kidney Issues Addison's Disease	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Inherited Polyneuropathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Whippet should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Alaskan Malamute should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois, Whippet and Alaskan Malamute breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Whippet: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute?	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.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute energy level comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Whippet dogs are high-energy dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Whippet dogs have an average exercise need.	Alaskan Malamute dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Whippet dogs don't need too much sleep.	Alaskan Malamute dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 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 Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low: The Whippet has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Fine Short Close in texture	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois, Whippet and Alaskan Malamute color?	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Red Blue Cream White Fawn	Black Gray Red White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Whippet requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? Belgian Malinois or Whippet or {name3 shedding:	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Whippet dogs are low shedders. See more.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	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 vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Whippet has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Whippet is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Whippet dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Alaskan Malamute dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Whippet dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Whippet dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Whippet or Alaskan Malamute?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Whippet dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute?	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Whippet dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Alaskan Malamute 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 Whippet is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Malamute 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.	Whippets are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute 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.	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 Whippet or Alaskan Malamute? 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.	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.	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.	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 Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Whippet breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Alaskan Malamute 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.	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.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Belgian Malinois and Whippet and Alaskan Malamute have?	6-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Belgian Malinois vs Whippet vs Alaskan Malamute 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 1888 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale 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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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