Belgian Malinois vs Slovensky Kopov

Compare Belgian Malinois and Slovensky Kopov 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

Slovensky Kopov

Breed type

Purebred

Height

57 – 62 cm

40 – 50 cm

Weight

20 – 30 kg

15 – 20 kg

Life expectancy

10 – 14 years

12 – 14 years

Child friendly

3/5

Energy level

3/5

Intelligence

5/5

3/5

Trainability

5/5

3/5

Health

4/5

3/5

Grooming needs

3/5

Shedding

3/5

Barking level

4/5

Aggressiveness

3/5

Characteristics

Belgian Malinois

Super smart

Easy to train

Large

Slovensky Kopov

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.

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About Slovensky Kopov

The Slovensky Kopov is a medium, black-and-tan scenthound bred to track and hold wild boar. Tough, enduring and vocal, it needs intensive exercise, scent work and experienced handling. Loyal to its family but reserved with strangers, it suits active rural homes more than city life.

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