Belgian Malinois vs Bulldog
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Bulldogs.
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
13-15 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
49-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1891 AD
1500 AD
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
High
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Bulldog
