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Name	Boxer	American Staffordshire Terrier	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Germany	United States	Belgium
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Group	Working Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	11	83	44
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Boxer German Boxer	Stafford Staffy Amstaff	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)	57-67 pounds (25-30 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: 65 pounds (29.5 kg), Female: 59 pounds (26.5 kg)	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm), Female: 21-24 inches (53-61 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 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: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm), Female: 22.5 inches (57 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?	$600-$1200	$800-$1000	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Very frequent: The Boxer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

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

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Intelligent Confident Friendly Loyal Fearless Brave Bright	Courageous Intelligent Friendly Loyal Devoted Attentive Tenacious	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	High: Boxer dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Staffordshire Terrier 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 Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Boxer dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Boxer dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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? Which can be better for hunting?	Boxer 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.	American Staffordshire Terrier 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.	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

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	The Boxer is a playful breed. See more.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	Low to Average: The Boxer rarely barks. See more.	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Apartment-friendly dog the Boxer breed.	It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier breed in the home.	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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Boxer dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Boxer dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Staffordshire Terrier 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 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.

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Boxer bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Staffordshire Terrier 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
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Boxer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois mouthiness comparison:	Boxer dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	The Boxer is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The American Staffordshire Terrier 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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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Deafness Demodectic Mange Aortic Stenosis Boxer Cardiomyopathy Corneal Dystrophy	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Boxer should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The American Staffordshire Terrier 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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Life Expectancy Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Boxer, American Staffordshire Terrier and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Boxer: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:	Boxer dogs are high-energy dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Boxer dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Boxer dogs don't need too much sleep.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Recommended daily amount: 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Boxer's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Waterproof	Fine	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original Boxer, American Staffordshire Terrier and Belgian Malinois color?	White Fawn Brindle	Black Blue White Brown	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Boxer requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Boxer dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Belgian Malinois 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: Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	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.
Hypoallergenic Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	High 🔼 The Boxer has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Boxer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Boxer dogs are generally with other pets.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Boxer dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Boxer dogs are average friendly towards cats.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois?	Boxer dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Boxer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier 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 Boxer is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds 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?	Boxers are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Boxer or American Staffordshire Terrier or Belgian Malinois? 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?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois?	Not really Boxer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier 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.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois 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 Boxer and American Staffordshire Terrier and Belgian Malinois have?	2-10 puppies, average 6	5-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Boxer vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the 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.	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 Canadian Canine Registry	No data available	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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