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Name	Great Dane	St. Bernard	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Germany	Switzerland Italy	Belgium
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois breeds.	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint	Malinois
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is the largest?	Giant	Giant	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 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: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Great Dane or St. Bernard or Belgian Malinois? Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 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: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Find price differences between these breeds.	$800-$1200	$1500-$1800	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Great Dane or St. Bernard or Belgian Malinois?	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which is easiest to train?	Great Dane dogs are quite 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 Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most alert?	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most protective?	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	St. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois? Compare temperaments.	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: St. 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: Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois?	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: St. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. See more.	St. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	St. 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?	Great Dane 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.	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

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most vocal?	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. See more.	Low: The St. 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
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most playful?	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	St. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane 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 St.	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

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most flexible?	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	St.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Great Dane or St. Bernard or Belgian Malinois?	Great Dane 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.	St.	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.

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which uses mouth most during play?	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which has the strongest bite?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed lives longest?	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which has fewer health issues?	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.	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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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The St.	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most active?	Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.	St.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Great Dane or St. Bernard or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.	St.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Great Dane or St. Bernard or Belgian Malinois?	Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.	St.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which needs most food?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	6 to 8 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

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. What colors are available?	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The St. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which drools least?	The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The St. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Dense Rough Smooth	Weather-resistant Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Great Dane or St. Bernard or Belgian Malinois? Great Dane or St. Bernard or {name3 shedding:	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.	St. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best with kids?	Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	St.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.	St.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Great Dane or St. Bernard or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	St.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Great Dane or St. Bernard or Belgian Malinois?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.	St.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Great Dane or St. Bernard or Belgian Malinois?	Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	St.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois?	Yes Great Dane dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.	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 Great Dane is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.	St.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best suited for service work?	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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Great Dane breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for draft work?	Yes 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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most military use?	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.

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most puppies?	10-15 puppies	6-8 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. What's recommended?	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.

Great Dane vs St. Bernard vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Great Dane, St. Bernard, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most recognition?	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	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 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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