Belgian Malinois vs Samoyed
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Samoyeds.
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Origin Country
Belgium
Russia
Origin Year
1891 AD
1890 AD
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Samoyed
