Belgian Malinois vs Rottweiler
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Rottweiler. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Rottweilers.
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Origin Country
Belgium
Germany
Origin Year
1891 AD
100 AD
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Rottweiler
