Belgian Malinois vs Plott Hound
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Plott Hound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Plott Hounds.
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
20-25 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
40-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Origin Country
Belgium
United States
Origin Year
1891 AD
1750 AD
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
Medium to High
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Belgian Malinois
Plott Hound
