Belgian Malinois vs Japanese Spitz
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Japanese Spitz. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Japanese Spitz.
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
12-15 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Origin Country
Belgium
Japan
Origin Year
1891 AD
1950 AD
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Belgian Malinois
Japanese Spitz
