Belgian Malinois vs Flat-coated Retriever

Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Flat-coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Flat-coated Retrievers.

Belgian Malinois vs Flat-Coated Retriever

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

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General Details

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

10-12 Years

8-10 Years

Height

22-28 Inches

22-24½ Inches

Weight

55-75 Pounds

55-80 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Origin Country

Belgium

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1891 AD

1859 AD

Temperament

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Overall Friendliness

Below Average

Above Average

Family Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Personality

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Traits

Affectionate

Aggressive

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Apartment

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

20-75 °F

Barks/Howls

Below Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Energy Level

High to Very High

High

Exercise Required

High to Very High

Top Running Speed

35 MPH

24 MPH

Strength

High

Grooming Needs

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Maintenance

Low to Medium

Medium

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Medium

Drool

Low

None to Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Average

Follow Commands

Above Average

Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Above Average

Below Average

Herding

Above Average

Below Average

Hunting

Below Average

Above Average

Protection

Above Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Average

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

8-10 Years

Health Concerns

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Eye problems

Cancer

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Wire

Double

Coat Texture

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Short

Medium

Coat Coloring

Belgian Malinois

Flat-Coated Retriever

Breed Colors