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Name	German Shepherd	Kuvasz	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Germany	Hungary	Belgium
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Hungarian Kuvasz	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois? Which is the smallest dog, German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	Large	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Kuvasz? German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 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: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois? German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 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 (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?	$800-$2000	$500-$1200	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Kuvasz 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 German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois? German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Kuvasz 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.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois?	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	Kuvasz 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?	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Their prey drive is low. 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

German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Kuvaszs, 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: German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois?	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Kuvasz 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 German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	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 German Shepherd indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kuvasz breed.	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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German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Kuvasz 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: German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kuvasz bite force: The Strongest.	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:	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois mouthiness comparison:	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have a low 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.

German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois?	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.	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: German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably 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 German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do German Shepherd, Kuvasz and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 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: German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	3 to 4 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	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? German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Fuzzy	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original German Shepherd, Kuvasz and Belgian Malinois color?	Black Tan Red Silver	White	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois? German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois? German Shepherd or Kuvasz or {name3 shedding:	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. 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: German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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 German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois 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, German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois?	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low 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 German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are not the most 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 German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois?	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kuvasz 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?	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: German Shepherd or Kuvasz or Belgian Malinois? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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?	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois?	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kuvasz 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.	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.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	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.

German Shepherd vs Kuvasz 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 German Shepherd and Kuvasz and Belgian Malinois have?	6-10 puppies	8-12 puppies	6-10 puppies
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German Shepherd vs Kuvasz vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working 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.	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?	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 German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	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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