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Name	Hovawart	Belgian Malinois	Giant Schnauzer
Origins	Germany	Belgium	Germany
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Group	Guard Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	375	44	80
Reviews	1	1	4
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Other Names	Hovie	Malinois	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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	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	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	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	$1000-$1200	$1200-$1400	$1000-$1500

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer General Appearance Comparison

Size	Large Giant	Large	Giant
Weight	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)
Avg. 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	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)
Avg. 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 Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Silky	Weather-resistant Straight	Wiry
Colors	Golden Blonde Black	Brindle Cream Fawn Black	Pepper Salt Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Hovawart doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Hovawarts shed moderately.	Belgian Malinoiss shed moderately.	Giant Schnauzers shed none to minimal.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Watchful Reserved Devoted Outright Tempered Active	Active Alert Confident Friendly Hard working Protective Stubborn Watchful	Dominant Kind Powerful Intelligent Loyal Strong Willed
Intelligent Rank	Average: Hovawart's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Giant Schnauzer's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Hovawarts are easy to train.	Belgian Malinoiss are very easy to train.	Giant Schnauzers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Hovawarts, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Hovawarts have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Hovawarts are highly affectionate dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Giant Schnauzers are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Hovawarts are a social breed.	Belgian Malinoiss are a social breed.	Giant Schnauzers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Low to Average: The Hovawart rarely barks.	Average to high: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Hovawarts are one of the best watchdogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are one of the best watchdogs.	Giant Schnauzers are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Hovawarts are extremely protective guard dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss strongly protect their territory.	Giant Schnauzers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	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	Hovawarts have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Belgian Malinoiss have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Giant Schnauzers have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Hovawarts tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Hovawarts 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.	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.	Giant Schnauzers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Hovawarts are not 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.	Giant Schnauzers are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Hovawarts adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Belgian Malinoiss adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Giant Schnauzers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Hovawarts 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 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Hovawarts are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Hovawarts are kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Hovawarts are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards cats.	Giant Schnauzers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Hovawarts are dog-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinoiss are average friendly towards other dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	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	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.
Pet Friendly	Hovawarts are generally with other pets.	Belgian Malinoiss are generally with other pets.	Giant Schnauzers usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Hovawarts are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Belgian Malinoiss are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Giant Schnauzers 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Hovawart breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	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.
Health Problems	Hip Dysplasia Underactive Thyroid	Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Eye Problems Hip Dysplasia	Bloat Cancer Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Glaucoma Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-14 years	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Hovawarts have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Belgian Malinoiss are high energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Hovawarts have an average exercise need.	Belgian Malinoiss need a lot of exercises.	Giant Schnauzers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Hovawarts sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Belgian Malinoiss don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	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
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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.
Stinkiness	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	The Hovawart is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Hovawart vs Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	6-10 puppies	5-8 puppies
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