Belgian Malinois vs Chow Chow
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Chow Chow. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Chow Chows.
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Origin Country
Belgium
China
Origin Year
1891 AD
-150 BC
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Belgian Malinois
Chow Chow
