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Name	Hovawart	Belgian Malinois	Giant Schnauzer
Origins	Germany	Belgium	Germany
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Group	Guard Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Hovie	Malinois	Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	Large Giant	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Belgian Malinois? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer weight comparison:	55 - 90 pounds (25 - 51 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	55 - 90 pounds (25 - 51 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer height comparison:	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1200	$1200-$1400	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	Average: The Hovawart is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer intelligence:	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.	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer trainability comparison.	Hovawart dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	Hovawart dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Hovawart dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Devoted Outright Tempered Watchful Reserved	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Hovawart dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	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.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer?	Average to High: Hovawart dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer social needs comparison:	Hovawart dogs are a social breed. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Hovawart dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Hovawart 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.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer playfulness comparison:	Average: Hovawarts, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer?	Low to Average: The Hovawart rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Hovawart 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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
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Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Hovawart dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	Hovawart 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Hovawart bite force: The Strongest.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.
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:	Low 🔽 The Hovawart has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:	Hovawart 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.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer?	The Hovawart 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.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Underactive Thyroid	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Hovawart 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.	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Hovawart, Belgian Malinois and Giant Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-14 years The average lifespan of Hovawart: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer?	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.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer energy level comparison:	Hovawart dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Hovawart dogs have an average exercise need.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	Hovawart dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	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.	8 to 10 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? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Hovawart 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.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer coat comparison:	Silky	Weather-resistant Straight	Wiry
Colors What are the original Hovawart, Belgian Malinois and Giant Schnauzer color?	Black Blonde Golden	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Hovawart doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or {name3 shedding:	Hovawart dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer?	Medium ⏺ The Hovawart has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Hovawart 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.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Hovawart dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?	Hovawart dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	Hovawart dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	Hovawart dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer?	Hovawart dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer?	Yes Hovawart 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.	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Hovawart is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Hovawarts are usually recommended for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Hovawart or Belgian Malinois or Giant Schnauzer? 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.	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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer?	Not really Hovawart 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.	Not really Giant Schnauzer 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?	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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer 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 Hovawart and Belgian Malinois and Giant Schnauzer have?	6-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	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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