Belgian Malinois vs Bullmastiff
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Bullmastiff. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Bullmastiffs.
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
24-27 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
110-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1891 AD
1860 AD
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Bullmastiff
