Belgian Malinois vs Boerboel
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Boerboel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Boerboels.
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
24-28 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
110-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Origin Country
Belgium
South Africa
Origin Year
1891 AD
1652 AD
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Boerboel
