Akita vs Belgian Malinois
Compare the Akita to the Belgian Malinois. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Belgian Malinois.
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
55-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Origin Country
Japan
Belgium
Origin Year
1600 AD
1891 AD
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Very High
High
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Akita
Belgian Malinois
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Akita
Belgian Malinois
