Briard vs Belgian Malinois Comparison – Which dog is better Berger Briard or Malinois?

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Name	Briard	Belgian Malinois
Origins	France	Belgium
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
Popularity Rank	127	44
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Berger Briard Berger De Brie	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Briard vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Briard vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Briard or Belgian Malinois? Is the Briard bigger than the Belgian Malinois breed? Is a Briard smaller than a Belgian Malinois?	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Briard or Belgian Malinois? Briard vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	75 pounds (35 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?	75 pounds (35 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Briard or Belgian Malinois? Is a Briard taller than a Belgian Malinois?	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 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: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Briard vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Briard or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Briard and Belgian Malinois?	$1000-$1200	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Briard or Belgian Malinois?	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Briard vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Briard or Belgian Malinois smarter? Which is best? Briard vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Briard vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison. What's the difference between Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	Briard 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: Briard or Belgian Malinois?	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Briard or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Briard vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Briard or Belgian Malinois? Briard vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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: Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	High: Briard 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 Briard vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Briard 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? What's the difference between Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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? What's the difference between Briard vs Belgian Malinois? Which can be better for hunting?	Briard 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

Briard vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Briard vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	Average: The Briard 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 Briard or Belgian Malinois?	It is not recommended to keep the Briard 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.
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Briard vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

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

Briard vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Briard or Belgian Malinois?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Briard 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 Is a Briard more dangerous than a Belgian Malinois?	Low 🔽 The Briard has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Briard vs Belgian Malinois mouthiness comparison:	Briard dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Briard vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Briard vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	The Briard 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: Briard vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Briard vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	Average The Briard 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 Briard vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do Briard and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Briard and Belgian Malinois?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 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: Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Briard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. 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.

Briard vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Briard or Belgian Malinois? Briard vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:	Briard dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Briard vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Briard or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Briard dogs need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Briard or Belgian Malinois?	Briard dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Briard vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Briard or Belgian Malinois? Does the Briard breed eat more than the Belgian Malinois breed?	4 to 7 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.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Briard vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Briard has an 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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Briard vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Briard vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Fine	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original Briard and Belgian Malinois color? Briard vs Belgian Malinois color comparison:	Black Gray Tawny	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Briard or Belgian Malinois? Briard vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. 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 Briard or Belgian Malinois? Do Briard dogs shed more than Belgian Malinois dogs?	Briard dogs shed moderately. 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: Briard 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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Briard vs Belgian Malinois 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, Briard or Belgian Malinois?	Medium ⏺ The Briard 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? What's the difference between Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Briard vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Briard or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Briard or Belgian Malinois?	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Briard or Belgian Malinois?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Briard or Belgian Malinois? Can a Briard and a Belgian Malinois be friends? Do Briard dogs get along with Belgian Malinois dogs?	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Briard 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 Briard is not the best dog breed 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?	Briards are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Briard 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Briard 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.
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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.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Briard vs Belgian Malinois?	Not really Briard 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?	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.

Briard vs Belgian Malinois 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 Briard and Belgian Malinois have? Briard vs Belgian Malinois litter size comparison:	8-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Briard vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928 as a Herding 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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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