Belgian Malinois vs Japanese Chin
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Japanese Chin. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Japanese Chins.
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Origin Country
Belgium
China
Origin Year
1891 AD
700 AD
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Chin
