Belgian Malinois vs Great Dane
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Great Dane. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Great Danes.
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
7-10 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
28-38 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
100-200 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Origin Country
Belgium
Unspecified
Origin Year
1891 AD
-1400 BC
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
7-10 Years
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Great Dane
