Belgian Malinois vs Patterdale Terrier

Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Patterdale Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Patterdale Terriers.

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

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General Details

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

10-12 Years

11-13 Years

Height

22-28 Inches

10-20 Inches

Weight

55-75 Pounds

11-18 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Origin Country

Belgium

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1891 AD

1940 AD

Temperament

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Overall Friendliness

Below Average

Above Average

Family Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Below Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Average

Personality

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Traits

Affectionate

Aggressive

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

55-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Below Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Energy Level

High to Very High

Very High

Exercise Required

High to Very High

Very High

Top Running Speed

35 MPH

20 MPH

Strength

High

Medium

Grooming Needs

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Coat Maintenance

Low to Medium

Medium

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Medium

Low

Drool

Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Above Average

Chasing

Average

Above Average

Follow Commands

Above Average

Average

Fighting

Average

Guarding

Above Average

Below Average

Herding

Above Average

Below Average

Hunting

Below Average

Above Average

Protection

Above Average

Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Above Average

Sled Pulling

Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

11-13 Years

Health Concerns

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Eye problems

Pink Eye

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Wire

Double

Smooth

Coat Texture

Straight

Rough

Coat Length

Short

Short to Medium

Coat Coloring

Belgian Malinois

Patterdale Terrier

Breed Colors