Belgian Malinois vs Dingo

Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Dingo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Dingos.

Belgian Malinois vs Dingo
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
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General Details
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Breed Type
Purebred
Wild
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
20-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Origin Country
Belgium
Australia
Origin Year
1891 AD
-1500 BC
Temperament
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Overall Friendliness
Below Average
Below Average
Family Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
None
Personality
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Traits
Affectionate
Aggressive
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Aggressive
Stubborn
Living Environment
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
0-100 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
None
Exercise Needs
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Grooming Needs
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Aggression
Below Average
Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Above Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Above Average
Above Average
Herding
Above Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Average
Protection
Above Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-16 Years
Health Concerns
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Eye problems
Canine distemper
Heart worms
Tapeworms
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Belgian Malinois
Dingo
Breed Colors
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