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Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Comparison - Dog breed selector: Rott or Riesenschnauzer or Malinois? Find the right dog for you

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Name Rottweiler Giant Schnauzer Belgian Malinois
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois breeds.
Rott
Rottie
Riesenschnauzer Malinois
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is the largest?
Large
Giant
Giant Large
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 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: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Rottweiler or Giant Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:
Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 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: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm) Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1200-$2000 $1000-$1500 $1200-$1400
Availability
Which is easier to get, Rottweiler or Giant Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?
Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed ranks highest?
Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence.
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Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which is easiest to train?
Rottweiler dogs are easy to train.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most alert?
Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most protective?
Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois? Compare temperaments.
Independent
Protective
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Loyal
Fearless
Good-natured
Powerful
Intelligent
Dominant
Loyal
Kind
Strong
Willed
Active
Stubborn
Protective
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Watchful
Hard working
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois?
Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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Social Needs
Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:
Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home.
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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.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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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.
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Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most vocal?
Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed.
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The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer 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.

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: Giant Schnauzer 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.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Rottweiler or Giant Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?
Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which has lowest bite risk?

High 🔼

The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which uses mouth most during play?
Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed lives longest?
8-12 years
The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, 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.
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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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which has fewer health issues?
The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Rottweiler 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).
Average
The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Aortic Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Heart Problems
Elbow Dysplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Hip Dysplasia
Eye Problems
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most active?
Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rottweiler or Giant Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need.
Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Rottweiler or Giant Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?
Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which is most prone to obesity?
High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. What colors are available?
Black
Tan
Rust
Mahogany
Black
Pepper
Salt
Black
Cream
Fawn
Brindle
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which requires most maintenance?
Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming.
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Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which drools 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.
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The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which has least natural smell?

Medium

The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Wiry Weather-resistant
Straight
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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8-12 weeks
Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Rottweiler or Giant Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Rottweiler or Giant Schnauzer or {name3 shedding:
Rottweiler dogs shed moderately.
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Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal.
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Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately.
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Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best with kids?
Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets.
Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Rottweiler or Giant Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is more friendly?
Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Rottweiler or Giant Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?
Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Rottweiler or Giant Schnauzer or Belgian Malinois?
Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly.
Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois?
Yes
Rottweiler 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.
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
Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Belgian Malinois 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.
Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.
Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best suited for service work?

Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which excels in therapy work?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, 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 Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for SAR work?

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as 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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, 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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most military use?

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

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.

Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most puppies?
8-12 puppies 5-8 puppies 6-10 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. Any breeding differences?
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Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Rottweiler vs Giant Schnauzer vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and Belgian Malinois. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, 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. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, 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
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.
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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