Belgian Malinois vs Collie
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Collie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Collies.
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
50-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1891 AD
1800 AD
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Belgian Malinois
Collie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Long
Belgian Malinois
Collie
