Doberman Pinscher vs German Malinois
Compare Doberman Pinschers to German Malinois. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
40-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1890 AD
1980 AD
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High
High
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
Low
None
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Doberman Pinscher
German Malinois
