The Belgian Malinois is one such dog that closely resembles the German Shepherd in appearance. However, both have visible physical differences, distinguishing one from the other. Though similar in height, the Belgian Malinois is lighter than the GSD, weighing 40-80 pounds, against the 50-90 pounds of the latter. The Belgian Malinois even has a square built with short, thick hair, while the GSD has a longish body stature.