Belgian Malinois vs Akbash Dog
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Akbash Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Akbash Dogs.
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
27-32 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
75-140 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Origin Country
Belgium
Turkey
Origin Year
1891 AD
-1000 BC
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Belgian Malinois
Akbash Dog
