Caucasian Shepherd Dog vs German Malinois
Compare Caucasian Shepherd Dogs to German Malinois. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
25-28 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
80-180 Pounds
40-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Origin Country
Georgia
United States
Origin Year
-500 BC
1980 AD
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High to Very High
High
Dander
Medium to High
High
Drool
Medium
None
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
German Malinois
