Beauceron vs Belgian Malinois
Compare the Beauceron to the Belgian Malinois. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beaucerons and Belgian Malinois.
Beauceron
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
70-110 Pounds
55-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Origin Country
France
Belgium
Origin Year
1587 AD
1891 AD
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Beauceron
Belgian Malinois
