Belgian Malinois vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Golden Retrievers.
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1891 AD
1865 AD
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Golden Retriever
