โ All breeds
Belgian Malinois vs German Shepherd
๐ Side-by-side stats
40-80 lbs
Weight
50-90 lbs
22-26 in
Height
22-26 in
14-16 yrs
Lifespan
9-13 yrs
$1,500-$3,500
Purchase Price
$1,500-$3,000
$1,500-$2,500
Annual Cost
$1,500-$2,500
โญ Ratings compared
โก Energy Level
5 : 5
๐งน Shedding
4 : 5
โ๏ธ Grooming Needs
2 : 3
๐ถ Kid Friendly
3 : 4
๐ข Apartment Friendly
1 : 1
๐ก๏ธ Guard Dog
5 : 5
๐ Trainability
5 : 5
โ Choose the Belgian Malinois if...
- ๐พless hair around the house matters to you - it sheds less than the German Shepherd
- ๐พyou want lighter coat upkeep than the German Shepherd demands
โ Choose the German Shepherd if...
- ๐พkids are part of the household - it's the more patient family dog of this pair