Belgian Malinois vs American Bulldog

Compare the Belgian Malinois to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and American Bulldogs.

Belgian Malinois vs American Bulldog
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
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General Details
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Origin Country
Belgium
United States
Origin Year
1891 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Average
Family Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Personality
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Below Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Above Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Eye problems
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Belgian Malinois
American Bulldog
Breed Colors
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