8 Breeds Similar to Belgian Malinois

If you love the Belgian Malinois, these breeds share the most traits in common โ€” from size and energy level to grooming and trainability.

Belgian Malinois

Belgian Malinois

largeHerding
View full profile โ†’

If you love Belgian Malinois, you'll also love...

Ranked by how closely they match the Belgian Malinois's key traits.

German Shepherd
1100% match

German Shepherd

largeHerding
Same sizeSame groupSimilar energy+5 more

Courageous, confident, and incredibly intelligent, the German Shepherd is the world's premier working dog. They are fiercely loyal to their families and excel in police, military, and service roles.

Belgian Tervuren
290% match

Belgian Tervuren

largeHerding
Same sizeSame groupSimilar energy+4 more

An elegant, athletic Belgian herding dog with a rich mahogany coat and black mask. Tervurens are highly trainable, intensely bonded to their owners, and excel in obedience and agility.

Rottweiler
385% match

Rottweiler

largeWorking
Same sizeSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

A powerful and confident guardian, the Rottweiler is deeply loyal and protective of its family. With proper training and socialization, they are calm, obedient, and surprisingly affectionate.

German Shorthaired Pointer
485% match

German Shorthaired Pointer

largeSporting
Same sizeSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

An enthusiastic and versatile sporting dog built for endurance. German Shorthaired Pointers are tireless athletes who need an active owner to match their boundless energy.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
580% match

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

smallHerding
Same groupSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

Low-set and sturdy with an endearingly foxy face, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a surprisingly athletic herding dog. Known for their intelligence, affection, and big personality in a small package.

Miniature American Shepherd
680% match

Miniature American Shepherd

smallHerding
Same groupSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

A compact, intelligent herding dog that packs all the drive and smarts of an Australian Shepherd into a smaller frame. They are loyal, versatile, and thrive with mental stimulation.

Border Collie
780% match

Border Collie

mediumHerding
Same groupSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

Widely considered the most intelligent of all dog breeds, the Border Collie is a tireless herder with an intense work ethic. They need a job to do and an owner who can match their energy.

Australian Cattle Dog
880% match

Australian Cattle Dog

mediumHerding
Same groupSimilar energySimilar trainability+4 more

A tough, tireless herding dog built for the Australian outback. Australian Cattle Dogs are incredibly loyal, intelligent, and need a job to stay happy and well-behaved.