Belgian Malinois vs Galgo Espanol
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Galgo Espanol. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Galgo Espanols.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - The Galgo Espanol is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Belgian Malinois is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
- Children - The Galgo Espanol is very child friendly. The Belgian Malinois does okay around kids, but is not as tolerant as the Galgo Espanol.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Galgo Espanol is easier to groom.
- Barking - The Belgian Malinois has an average tendency to bark. The Galgo Espanol will bark less frequently than most dogs.
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| Breed Name | Belgian Malinois | Galgo Espanol |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 22-28 in. | 23½-27½ in. |
| Weight | 55-75 lb | 50-60 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Belgium | Spain |
| Origin Year | 1891 AD | 600 BC |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | No |
| Small Yard | Yes | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High-Very High | Low-Medium |
| Exercise Required | High-Very High | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 35 mph | 40 mph |
| Strength | High | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low-Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Belgian Malinois | Galgo Espanol |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | High | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Average |
| Guarding | High | Average |
| Herding | High | Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | High |
| Protection | High | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Average | Very Low |
| Watch | High | Average |
| Breed Name | Belgian Malinois | Galgo Espanol |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Eye Problems | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Belgian Malinois | Galgo Espanol |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Wire Coat | Yes | No |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | Yes |
| Brindle | Yes | No |
| Cream | Yes | No |
| Cream & Sable | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| Fawn & Sable | Yes | No |
| Gray | Yes | No |
| Gray & Sable | Yes | No |
| Liver | Yes | No |
| Mahogany | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | Yes |
| Red & Sable | Yes | No |
| Beige | No | Yes |
| Cinnamon | No | Yes |
| Golden | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| Yellow | No | Yes |