Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso
Compare Belgian Malinois to Cane Corsos. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-11 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
23½-27½ Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
88-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Origin Country
Belgium
Italy
Origin Year
1891 AD
1137 AD
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-11 Years
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Cane Corso
