Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Comparison – Which dog is better Malinois or Gerberian Shepsky?

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Name	Belgian Malinois	Shepsky
Origins	Belgium	Germany Russia
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	Gerberian Shepsky
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed

Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Is the Belgian Malinois bigger than the Shepsky breed? Is a Belgian Malinois smaller than a Shepsky?	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	45-80 pounds (20-36 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	62.5 pounds (28 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Is a Belgian Malinois taller than a Shepsky?	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	20-25 inches (51-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	22.5 inches (57 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Belgian Malinois and Shepsky?	$1200-$1400	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or Shepsky?	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Shepsky is easier than average to get.

Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Belgian Malinois or Shepsky smarter? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Shepsky is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky trainability comparison. What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Shepsky dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Shepsky?	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Shepsky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Shepsky dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate Loyal
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Shepsky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Shepsky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Shepsky dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky? Which can be better for hunting?	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Shepsky dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Shepsky is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Shepsky barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Malinois or Shepsky?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Belgian Malinois indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Shepsky breed.
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Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shepsky dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Shepsky?	Belgian Malinois dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or Shepsky?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shepsky bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Belgian Malinois more dangerous than a Shepsky?	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shepsky has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Shepsky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Shepsky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Shepsky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois and Shepsky breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Belgian Malinois and Shepsky?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Shepsky: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shepsky can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky energy level comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Shepsky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Shepsky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or Shepsky?	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Shepsky dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Does the Belgian Malinois breed eat more than the Shepsky breed?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Shepsky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Dense Long
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois and Shepsky color? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky color comparison:	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Red Blue Cream White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Shepsky requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Do Belgian Malinois dogs shed more than Shepsky dogs?	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Shepsky dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Shepsky?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Belgian Malinois or Shepsky?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Shepsky has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Shepsky is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Shepsky dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Shepsky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Shepsky?	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Shepsky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Shepsky?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Shepsky dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Can a Belgian Malinois and a Shepsky be friends? Do Belgian Malinois dogs get along with Shepsky dogs?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Shepsky dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Shepsky dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shepsky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shepskys are usually recommended for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Malinois or Shepsky? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shepsky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Belgian Malinois and Shepsky have? Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky litter size comparison:	6-10 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Belgian Malinois vs Shepsky Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club

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