Belgian Malinois vs African Wild Dog
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the African Wild Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and African Wild Dogs.
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
24-30 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
44-66 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Origin Country
Belgium
Egypt
Origin Year
1891 AD
Unspecified
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
41 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
African Wild Dog
