German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois Comparison – Which dog is better Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund or Malinois?

"Find similarities and differences between German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois" Compare German Shorthaired Pointer and Belgian Malinois. Which is better: German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?

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Name	German Shorthaired Pointer	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Germany	Belgium
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Group	Gun Dog	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund Kurzhaar Deutsch Kurzhaar	Malinois
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between German Shorthaired Pointer and Belgian Malinois?	$600-$800	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	Very frequent: The German Shorthaired Pointer is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois Size Comparison

Size Which is bigger, German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? Is the German Shorthaired Pointer bigger than the Belgian Malinois breed?	Large Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois weight comparison:	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 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: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 23-25 inches (59-64 cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 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: 24 inches (61.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Dense	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original German Shorthaired Pointer and Belgian Malinois color? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois color comparison:	Roan Liver White Black	Brindle Cream Fawn Black
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	Effortless: The German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? Do German Shorthaired Pointer dogs shed more than Belgian Malinois dogs?	German Shorthaired Pointers shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Malinoiss 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 Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Bold Intelligent Boisterous Cooperative Trainable	Active Alert Confident Friendly Hard working Protective Stubborn Watchful
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois smarter? Which is best? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	Very smart: German Shorthaired Pointer is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison. What's the difference between German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois?	German Shorthaired Pointers are very easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinoiss are very easy to train. See more.
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Playfulness German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between German Shorthaired Pointer 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: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois?	Average to High: German Shorthaired Pointers are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinoiss may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers need for social interaction is average. See more.	Belgian Malinoiss are a social breed. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois?	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer 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
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinoiss are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average defenders. See more.	Belgian Malinoiss strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The German Shorthaired Pointer has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shorthaired Pointer 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
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois mouthiness comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Belgian Malinoiss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois?	German Shorthaired Pointers 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 German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois? Which can be better for hunting?	German Shorthaired Pointers have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Belgian Malinoiss 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the German Shorthaired Pointer 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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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	German Shorthaired Pointers adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Belgian Malinoiss adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Belgian Malinoiss 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	German Shorthaired Pointers are average friendly towards strangers.	Belgian Malinoiss are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	German Shorthaired Pointers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Belgian Malinoiss are generally with other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	German Shorthaired Pointers are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	German Shorthaired Pointers are not cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	German Shorthaired Pointers are dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes German Shorthaired Pointers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Belgian Malinoiss are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No German Shorthaired Pointer 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 Shorthaired Pointers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois Health Comparison

Health Issues German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois health comparison. Which is the healthier: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois?	German Shorthaired Pointers 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Gastric Torsion Hypothyroidism Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Osteochondrosis Dissecans Von Willebrand's Disease Entropion Pannus Lymphedema Cardiomyopathy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois?	Rare The German Shorthaired Pointer 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 Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois lifespan comparison. How long do German Shorthaired Pointer and Belgian Malinois breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the German Shorthaired Pointer and Belgian Malinois?	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Shorthaired Pointer: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Hypoallergenic German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
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Energy Level Who has more energy a German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois energy level comparison:	German Shorthaired Pointers are high-energy dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	German Shorthaired Pointers need a lot of exercises.	Belgian Malinoiss need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	German Shorthaired Pointers don't need too much sleep.	Belgian Malinoiss don't need too much sleep.
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Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? Does the German Shorthaired Pointer breed eat more than the Belgian Malinois breed?	3 to 4 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? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The German Shorthaired Pointer 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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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois?	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.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois?	Medium ⏺ The German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois?	The German Shorthaired Pointer is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

German Shorthaired Pointer 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: German Shorthaired Pointer or Belgian Malinois? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed 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.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois?	Not really German Shorthaired Pointer 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.

German Shorthaired Pointer 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 German Shorthaired Pointer and Belgian Malinois have? German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois litter size comparison:	7-12 puppies	6-10 puppies
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German Shorthaired Pointer vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Sporting 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 Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council 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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