Belgian Malinois vs Shar-pei
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Shar-pei. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Shar-pei.
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Belgium
China
Origin Year
1891 AD
-200 BC
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Shar-Pei
