Alaskan Malamute vs Belgian Malinois
Compare the Alaskan Malamute to the Belgian Malinois. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Alaskan Malamutes and Belgian Malinois.
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-25 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
70-100 Pounds
55-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Origin Country
United States
Belgium
Origin Year
1900 AD
1891 AD
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-45-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
No
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Alaskan Malamute
Belgian Malinois
