Belgian Malinois vs Hovawart
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Hovawarts.
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Origin Country
Belgium
Germany
Origin Year
1891 AD
1210 AD
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Belgian Malinois
Hovawart
