Belgian Malinois vs Irish Wolfhound
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Irish Wolfhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Irish Wolfhounds.
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
32-35 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
90-180 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Origin Country
Belgium
Unspecified
Origin Year
1891 AD
-700 BC
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
6-8 Years
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Irish Wolfhound
