Difference between Belgian shepherd and Belgian Malinois

When a particular dog breed proves its importance to people in a variety of ways, the dog’s popularity will be higher than before. The first Belgian Sheepdogs proved their importance when they were bred and were taken to many other regions, including the United States, Canada and some other countries around the world. Then a slightly different type was developed, called a variant of the original breed, and the Belgian Malinois was one of them. Malinois, Laekenois, Tervuren and Greonendal are four different species of the same species. This article discusses the characteristics of the Belgian Sheepdog and distinguishes the main difference between Belgian shepherd and Belgian Malinois.

Belgian Shepherd

The Belgian Sheepdog is a medium-sized dog breed that originated in Belgium. Their body shape is unique among all shepherd dog breeds. It is square, and its length is equal to its height. The height of the Belgian purebred sheepdog is between 61 and 66 cm at shoulder height, while the female is between 56 and 61 cm. Female Belgian Sheepdog’s weight ranges from 25 to 30 kg, while male Belgian Sheepdog’s weight ranges from 29 to 34 kg. The muzzle is black and the ears are erect. Their unique appearance is accompanied by the appearance of some super long hair on the neck. The purebred colors of the Belgian Shepherd range from fawn to mahogany and tan, with some black ear tips. They are usually active and hardworking animals. These dogs are very friendly and protect their owners. The importance of the Belgian Shepherd as a police dog is very high, because they can use their excellent sense of smell to track suspects. In addition, they can be trained to detect the smell of explosives.

Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois is the original breed of the Belgian Shepherd Dog. The Belgian Malinois has the same physical characteristics as the Belgian Shepherd, but the fur is full of long hair and there is no black solid. The Belgian Malinois is the most energetic dog of the Belgian Shepherd and it is also very child-friendly. As police dogs with expertise in blast tracking, they are the most important.

What is the difference between a Belgian Malinois and a Belgian Shepherd?

• The Belgian Sheepdog is the original breed, while the Belgian Malinois is a variant.
• Malinois is more active than other Belgian Sheepdogs. Indeed, Malinois is one of the most energetic dogs in the world.
• Malinois has a black mask, while some other breeds do nothave such a black mask.
• Some Belgian Sheepdog breeds have pure black, but Malinoisdoesn’t have such a pure color.
• The Belgian Shepherd has both long coats and short coats, while Malinois only has short coats.