Belgian Malinois vs Dalmatian
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Dalmatian. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Dalmatians.
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-16 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Origin Country
Belgium
Croatia
Origin Year
1891 AD
1600 AD
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
13-16 Years
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Dalmatian
