Greyhound vs Belgian Malinois – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Greyhound	Belgian Malinois
Origins	United Kingdom	Belgium
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	156	44
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Other Names	English Greyhound	Malinois
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Short-haired Sighthounds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed 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	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
Price	$500-$800	$1200-$1400

General Appearance - Greyhound vs Belgian Malinois

Size	Giant	Large
Weight	Male: 65-80 pounds (29-36 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-31 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 27-28 inches (68-71 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (69.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Greyhound vs Belgian Malinois

Coat	Fine	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors	Gray White Blue Red Black	Brindle Cream Fawn Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Greyhound requires minimal grooming.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Greyhounds shed moderately.	Belgian Malinoiss shed moderately.

Characteristics - Greyhound vs Belgian Malinois

Temperament	Intelligent Affectionate Outright Tempered Gentle Athletic Quiet	Active Alert Confident Friendly Hard working Protective Stubborn Watchful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Greyhound's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Greyhounds are easy to train.	Belgian Malinoiss are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Greyhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Greyhounds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Greyhounds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Belgian Malinoiss may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Greyhounds need for social interaction is average.	Belgian Malinoiss are a social breed.
Barking	Low: The Greyhound barks none to minimal.	Average to high: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Greyhounds are average watchdogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Greyhounds can't provide protection for their territory.	Belgian Malinoiss strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Greyhound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Greyhounds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Belgian Malinoiss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Greyhounds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Greyhounds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	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.
Apartment Friendly	Greyhounds are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Greyhounds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Malinoiss adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Greyhound vs Belgian Malinois

Stranger Friendly	Greyhounds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Greyhounds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Greyhounds are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Greyhounds are very dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Greyhound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Greyhounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Greyhounds usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Belgian Malinoiss are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Greyhounds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Belgian Malinoiss are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Greyhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Greyhound vs Belgian Malinois

Health Issues	The Greyhound 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.
Health Problems	Allergies Alopecia Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cold Intolerance Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Musculoskeletal Injuries Osteoarthritis Osteosarcoma Pannus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sensitivity To Anesthesia Vitreous Degeneration	Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Greyhounds have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Greyhounds exercise need is minimal.	Belgian Malinoiss need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Greyhounds like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Belgian Malinoiss don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	Males: 2.5 to 4 cups; Females: 1.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Greyhound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Greyhound is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Greyhound vs Belgian Malinois

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	1-12 puppies	6-10 puppies
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