Belgian Malinois vs Doberman Pinscher
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Doberman Pinscher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinschers.
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
65-99 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Origin Country
Belgium
Germany
Origin Year
1891 AD
1890 AD
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
