Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
VS
Large Münsterländer
Belgian Shepherd Groenendael vs Large Münsterländer
Compare Belgian Shepherd Groenendael and Large 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 Shepherd Groenendael
Large Münsterländer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 62 cm
58 – 65 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
29 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 13 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Large Münsterländer
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
Medium‑large, square‑built Belgian herding dog with a long, dense, solid black coat. Intelligent, energetic, and highly trainable, it excels in sports and working roles. Deeply loyal, watchful, and people‑oriented, it needs daily exercise, mental work, and regular grooming.
About Large Münsterländer
Medium–large, athletic German gundog with a distinctive black‑and‑white, ticked coat. Intelligent, people‑oriented and affectionate, yet independent with strong hunting and prey drive. Needs experienced, active owners, plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation to stay content.
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