Belgian Malinois vs Africanis
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Africanis. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Africani.
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
55-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Origin Country
Belgium
South Africa
Origin Year
1891 AD
-4700 BC
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Africanis
