Belgian Malinois vs Thai Ridgeback
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Thai Ridgeback. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Thai Ridgebacks.
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Origin Country
Belgium
Thailand
Origin Year
1891 AD
1650 AD
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Thai Ridgeback
