Comparison: Belgian Malinois and Bohemian Shepherd Dog

Belgian Malinois and Bohemian Shepherd Dog are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Belgian Malinois
Photo: Manu, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Bohemian Shepherd Dog
Photo: Canarian, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Belgian MalinoisBohemian Shepherd Dog
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originBelgiumCzechia
CategoryLargeMedium
Height at withers58–62 cm52–55 cm
Weight25–30 kg18–25 kg
Life span12–14 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Short fawn coat with a black mask and black-tipped hairs
  • Lighter, finer build than a German Shepherd
  • Erect ears and proud neck carriage
  • Medium-sized, black with tan markings
  • Medium-long coat with feathering on legs and tail
  • Balanced shepherd-type build
CoatShort dense fawn coat with a black mask.Medium-length coat with undercoat and feathering.
PurposeThe short-coated Belgian shepherd variety from around Mechelen; today a top police, military and detection dog.A Czech herding and guarding dog used by the Chods to guard the Bohemian Forest border and flocks; recognised by the Czech kennel club (ČMKU) in 1984 and provisionally by FCI on 29 April 2019 (standard no. 364).

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.