Belgian Malinois vs Bouvier Des Flandres

Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Bouvier Des Flandres. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Bouvier Des Flandres.

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

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General Details

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

10-12 Years

Height

22-28 Inches

23-28 Inches

Weight

55-75 Pounds

60-100 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Origin Country

Belgium

Origin Year

1891 AD

1912 AD

Temperament

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Overall Friendliness

Below Average

Above Average

Family Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Personality

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Traits

Affectionate

Aggressive

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Needy

Stubborn

Living Environment

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Apartment

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

20-75 °F

Barks/Howls

Below Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Energy Level

High to Very High

Medium

Exercise Required

High to Very High

Medium

Top Running Speed

35 MPH

18 MPH

Strength

High

High to Very High

Grooming Needs

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Coat Maintenance

Low to Medium

High

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Medium

Drool

Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Average

Above Average

Follow Commands

Above Average

Below Average

Fighting

Average

Guarding

Above Average

Average

Herding

Above Average

Average

Hunting

Below Average

Protection

Above Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Average

Above Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

Health Concerns

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Eye problems

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Elbow dysplasia

Glaucoma

Heart problems

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Coat Type

Fur

Hair

Coat Layering

Wire

Double

Coat Texture

Straight

Rough

Coat Length

Short

Medium

Coat Coloring

Belgian Malinois

Bouvier Des Flandres

Breed Colors