Belgian Malinois vs Greyhound
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Greyhounds.
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Origin Country
Belgium
Egypt
Origin Year
1891 AD
-4000 BC
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Greyhound
