Belgian Malinois
VS
Kleine Münsterländer
Belgian Malinois vs Kleine Münsterländer
Compare Belgian Malinois and Kleine Münsterländer 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
Kleine Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 62 cm
51 – 54 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Belgian Malinois
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Kleine Münsterländer
Super smart
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 Kleine Münsterländer
The Kleine Münsterländer is a medium, brown‑and‑white versatile gundog from Germany, combining elegant, easy‑care feathered coat with strong working ability. People‑oriented, sensitive and intelligent, it needs regular training, mental challenge and active outdoor life but relaxes calmly at home.
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