Belgian Malinois
VS
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Belgian Malinois vs Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Compare Belgian Malinois and Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne) side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Belgian Malinois
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 62 cm
53 – 63 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
22 – 28 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
1/5
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Characteristics
Belgian Malinois
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
Quiet
Medium
Summary
About Belgian Malinois
Belgian Malinois: medium‑large, lean, and highly athletic herding dog with a short fawn coat and black mask. Extremely intelligent, intense, loyal, and people‑focused. Needs firm structure, daily mental work, and heavy exercise; thrives with experienced, very active owners.
About Auvergne Pointer (Braque d'Auvergne)
Medium French pointing dog with black‑and‑white “ink splash” coat, calm yet athletic. Sensitive, affectionate and people‑oriented, it bonds closely with its family. A versatile hunter needing 1.5–2 hours of daily activity, it is rare outside France but valued for its rustic, working character.
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