Belgian Malinois vs Giant Schnauzer
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Giant Schnauzer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Giant Schnauzers.
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
55-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Origin Country
Belgium
Germany
Origin Year
1891 AD
1600 AD
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Belgian Malinois
Giant Schnauzer
