Belgian Malinois vs Kangal Dog
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Kangal Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Kangal Dogs.
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
28-34 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
85-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Origin Country
Belgium
Turkey
Origin Year
1891 AD
700 AD
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Kangal Dog
