Belgian Malinois vs Vizsla
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Vizsla. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Vizslak.
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
21-25 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Origin Country
Belgium
Hungary
Origin Year
1891 AD
1357 AD
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Vizsla
