Australian Terrier vs Belgian Malinois

Compare the Australian Terrier to the Belgian Malinois. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Terriers and Belgian Malinois.

Australian Terrier vs Belgian Malinois
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
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General Details
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
11-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-11 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
12-16 Pounds
55-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Origin Country
Australia
Belgium
Origin Year
1820 AD
1891 AD
Temperament
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Overall Friendliness
Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Child Friendly
Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Average
Below Average
Personality
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Affectionate
Aggressive
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Energy Level
Very High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Above Average
Fighting
Below Average
Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Average Lifespan
11-14 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Allergies
Diabetes
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Eye problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Coat Coloring
Australian Terrier
Belgian Malinois
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Black and Red
Black and Red
Blue and Tan
Blue and Tan
Red
Red
Sandy
Sandy
Black
Black
Cream
Cream
Fawn
Fawn
Gray
Gray
Liver
Liver
Red
Red
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