Belgian Malinois vs Karelian Bear Dog
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Karelian Bear Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Karelian Bear Dogs.
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-13 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
44-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Origin Country
Belgium
Russia
Origin Year
1891 AD
900 AD
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-13 Years
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Karelian Bear Dog
