Belgian Malinois vs Lurcher
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Lurchers.
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Origin Country
Belgium
Ireland
Origin Year
1891 AD
1400 AD
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Belgian Malinois
Lurcher
