Belgian Malinois vs American Alsatian
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the American Alsatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and American Alsatians.
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
75-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Origin Country
Belgium
United States
Origin Year
1891 AD
1988 AD
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Belgian Malinois
American Alsatian
