Belgian Malinois vs Blue Lacy
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Blue Lacy. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Blue Lacies.
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
16-20 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
18-25 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
25-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Origin Country
Belgium
United States
Origin Year
1891 AD
1858 AD
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
16-20 Years
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Blue Lacy
