Belgian Malinois vs English Springer Spaniel
Compare Belgian Malinois to English Springer Spaniels. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-15 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
45-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Origin Country
Belgium
Spain
Origin Year
1891 AD
1700 AD
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-15 Years
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Belgian Malinois
English Springer Spaniel
