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Name	Rottweiler	Belgian Malinois	Akita
Origins	Germany	Belgium	Japan
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Group	Working Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	8	44	47
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Rott Rottie	Malinois	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	Large Giant	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Belgian Malinois? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita weight comparison:	Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg)	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height Which is taller, Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita height comparison:	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$2000	$1200-$1400	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita intelligence:	Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita trainability comparison.	Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita?	Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita social needs comparison:	Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Rottweiler 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 Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. 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.	Akita 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

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita playfulness comparison:	Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita?	Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	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 Rottweiler indoors.	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed.
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Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita?	The Rottweiler 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.	The Akita 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: Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Rottweiler 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.	Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita?	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.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita energy level comparison:	Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita coat comparison:	Dense	Weather-resistant Straight	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors What are the original Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois and Akita color?	Black Tan Rust Mahogany	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Red White Brown Fawn
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or {name3 shedding:	Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita?	Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Rottweiler 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 Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Akita dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Which dog is more friendly?	Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita?	Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita?	Yes Rottweiler 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 Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people.	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good 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: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Akita? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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: Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita?	Not really Rottweiler 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 Akita 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	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita 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 Rottweiler and Belgian Malinois and Akita have?	8-12 puppies	6-10 puppies	3-12 puppies
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Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Akita Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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