wantsapuppy Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Ok so I looked up malanoi after seeing it writes some where . Stupid question but what is the difference between the 2 above dogs. I'm sure if I saw them both I would think they are the same dog. Edited February 15, 2012 by wantsapuppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaves Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) you wouldnt Physically they dont really resemble one another Mal Pics GSD Pics Temperament wise i dont believe they are the same either. Edited February 15, 2012 by Flaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 People ask me this all the time too when I talk to them about getting a Malinois or show them a video of one - but really if you see them side by side the differences are very obvious. The third and last one on this video are Malinois, the rest GSD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkOK49JYQSg&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan3 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The third and last one on this video are Malinois, the rest GSD. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkOK49JYQSg&feature=related I liked that last hit Pop down to a Schutzhund club, wantaspuppy, you'll more than likely see both working there and get a better feel for the breeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
german_shep_fan Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) A great person to talk to about this would be Nekhbet on this forum :) In the early 1900's when the German Shepherd was formed they did somewhat resemble the Malinois but today you can clearly see the differences even by just looking at the links Flaves put up :) http://www.leabashiba.com/german_shepherd_dog_club_austral.htm http://www.dragongsd.com/TheGSDpage.html I found this link on the exact topic you are asking about although not sure how helpful it will be for you. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081106021513AAK5yAq Are you looking to purchase either a shepherd or mal or just curious? :) Edited February 15, 2012 by german_shep_fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Everyone always cheers if a dog manages to take down a helper :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantsapuppy Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 A great person to talk to about this would be Nekhbet on this forum :) In the early 1900's when the German Shepherd was formed they did somewhat resemble the Malinois but today you can clearly see the differences even by just looking at the links Flaves put up :) http://www.leabashiba.com/german_shepherd_dog_club_austral.htm http://www.dragongsd.com/TheGSDpage.html I found this link on the exact topic you are asking about although not sure how helpful it will be for you. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081106021513AAK5yAq Are you looking to purchase either a shepherd or mal or just curious? :) Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Mals are smaller, squarer and higher in drive than Shepherds. Looks wise their ears are generally smaller, their features are finer, their backs are straight and short (as opposed to long and sloping like a GSD). The two are quite different in temperament too. One of the best descriptions I have been given is that a Shepherd is like a 4WD - designed to do it all. A Mal is like a Ferrari - they have one speed FAST! The (working line) Malinois is a spectacular breed to watch and great fun to train but they are not for everybody. They can be challenging to live with and are not really 'pets'. GSDs on the other hand are a more relaxed dog overall and make great pets. This is my 5 month old Malinois baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 and another at 3 months old, taking on Klaus Malion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) The structure and temperament are very different between the two. If you met them you would definitely be able to tell them apart there is no mistaking. Working line GSD on the left, Malinois on the right. She is a bitch so she's not as solid, it's also the lines she comes from that produce finer dogs. Malinois are a square dog, evenly proportioned. They come in black/tan, if they are darker it is not due to solid black but black guard hairs darkening the coat, they are still tan underneath. There are no real solid blacks to the skin Malinois, they are unpapered and usually have dutchie in there too. so they go from this to this. Still tan with black mask technically. A lot lighter on their feet the GSDs too, you will find when they are in a full sprint the body stays almost horizontal and the legs just move under them. GSDs have a different body proportion and also their tail consistency. The skull is also differently proportioned in the GSD. Ears will usually always have that little patch of fine fluffy fur at the base of the ear whereas the Malinois will not. As for drive, Malinois just turn everything up to 11 :laugh: Their movement is much more deliberate too, if you watch enough videos you will get what I mean. They pour their hearts into everything, sensitive creatures that want to be with their owners and doing something all the time. Very one person dogs, more so then the GSD. Edited February 15, 2012 by Nekhbet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 this video contains GSD, Malinois, Dutch Shepherd and x's ... you will be able to tell the difference between all of them if you watch closely. Malinois also grip with their paws something fierce, it can be annoying if you havn't trimmed their dew claws :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherglow Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Gosh, the Mals really throw themselves into it full pelt, don't they? Nekhbet, your German Shepherd is stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
german_shep_fan Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Gosh, the Mals really throw themselves into it full pelt, don't they? Nekhbet, your German Shepherd is stunning! +1 He was beautiful. Great post Nekhbet, great pics and enjoyed the vid too. Edited February 15, 2012 by german_shep_fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkabull Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Fantastic video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffioraire Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 The structure and temperament are very different between the two. If you met them you would definitely be able to tell them apart there is no mistaking. Working line GSD on the left, Malinois on the right. Can I ask what Kennel Working Line GSD? Does it start with a V and end with an L? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 And here is a comparison doing SAR work Malinois GSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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