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Compare Rottweiler and Belgian Malinois. Which is better: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso?
Name | Rottweiler | Belgian Malinois | Cane Corso |
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Group | Working Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 8 | 44 | 37 |
Reviews | 13 | 10 | 6 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso breeds. |
Rott Rottie | Malinois |
Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is the largest? | Large Giant | Large | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg) | Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg) | Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso height comparison: | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm) | Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm) |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1200-$2000 | $1200-$1400 | $1500-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? | Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. | Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is easiest to train? | Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. | Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. | Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most alert? | Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most protective? | Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. | Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso? Compare temperaments. |
Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured |
Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working |
Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso? | Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso social needs comparison: | Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. | Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. | Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | 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. | Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. | Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. | Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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 Rottweiler indoors. | 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. | It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? | Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | 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. | Cane Corso 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. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has lowest bite risk? | High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which uses mouth most during play? | Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed lives longest? |
8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has fewer health issues? | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia | Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which breed is most active? | Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs. | Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need. | Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises. | Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? | Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep. | Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is most prone to obesity? | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Rust Mahogany |
Black Cream Fawn Brindle |
Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which drools least? | The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense |
Weather-resistant Straight | Dense |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or {name3 shedding: | Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. | Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. | Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best with kids? | Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets. | Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets. | Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? Which dog is more friendly? | Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? | Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Rottweiler or Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso? | Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly. | Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso? |
Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people. | Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has best nose work ability? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best for SAR work? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which is best for draft work? | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has most military use? | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has most puppies? | 8-12 puppies | 6-10 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Rottweiler vs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Rottweiler, Belgian Malinois, and Cane Corso. Which has most recognition? |
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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club |
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 |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club |
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