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Name	Weimaraner	Akita	Belgian Malinois
Origins	Germany	Japan	Belgium
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois breeds.	Grey Ghost Weim Weimaraner Vorstehhund	American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog	Malinois
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is the largest?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg), Female: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 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: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Weimaraner or Akita or Belgian Malinois? Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois height comparison:	Male: 24-24 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 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: 24 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1500-$2000	$800-$1200	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Weimaraner or Akita or Belgian Malinois?	Very frequent: The Weimaraner is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed ranks highest?	Very smart: Weimaraner 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.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which is easiest to train?	Weimaraner dogs are easy to train. See more.	Akita dogs are easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most alert?	Weimaraner dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most protective?	Weimaraner dogs are average defenders. See more.	Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois? Compare temperaments.	Stubborn Aloof Energetic Alert Powerful Intelligent Social Steady Fast	Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Weimaraner dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois?	High: Weimaraner dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Weimaraner dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Weimaraner dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Weimaraner dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Akita 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most vocal?	Average to High: The Weimaraner is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most playful?	The Weimaraner is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which adapts best to small spaces?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Weimaraner breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Akita 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.
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Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed is most flexible?	Weimaraner 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.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Weimaraner or Akita or Belgian Malinois?	Weimaraner 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.

Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Weimaraner has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which uses mouth most during play?	Weimaraner dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Akita 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.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Weimaraner bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.
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Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which breed lives longest?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Weimaraner: 11 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which has fewer health issues?	Weimaraners tend to have a lot and frequent health issues.	The Akita 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Weimaraner should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Akita 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Entropion Drug Sensitivity Ectropion Distichiasis	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia

Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which is most prone to obesity?	Low to Average: The Weimaraner 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.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which needs most food?	2.5 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.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. What colors are available?	Gray Blue Silver Copper	Black Red White Brown Fawn	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Weimaraner requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which drools least?	The Weimaraner 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 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.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which has least natural smell?	Medium ⏺ The Weimaraner has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Fine	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Weather-resistant Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which requires most frequent baths?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Weimaraner or Akita or Belgian Malinois? Weimaraner or Akita or {name3 shedding:	Weimaraner dogs shed moderately. See more.	Akita dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Good With Comparison

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

Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best suited for service work?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which excels in therapy work?	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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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Weimaraner, Akita, 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 Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Weimaraner 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.	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat 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.

Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Which has most puppies?	6-8 puppies	3-12 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. What's recommended?	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.

Weimaraner vs Akita vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Weimaraner, Akita, and Belgian Malinois. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Weimaraner, Akita, 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	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	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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