Belgian Malinois vs Schipperke
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Schipperkes.
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
10-13 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
11-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Origin Country
Belgium
Belgium
Origin Year
1891 AD
1880 AD
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
None to Low
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Schipperke
