Belgian Malinois vs Welsh Springer Spaniel

Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Welsh Springer Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Welsh Springer Spaniels.

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

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General Details

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

10-12 Years

12-15 Years

Height

22-28 Inches

17-19 Inches

Weight

55-75 Pounds

35-45 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Origin Country

Belgium

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1891 AD

-5000 BC

Temperament

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Overall Friendliness

Below Average

Above Average

Family Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Average

Personality

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Traits

Affectionate

Aggressive

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

40-85 °F

Barks/Howls

Below Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Energy Level

High to Very High

High

Exercise Required

High to Very High

High

Top Running Speed

35 MPH

22 MPH

Strength

High

Grooming Needs

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat Maintenance

Low to Medium

Low

Shedding

Medium

Dander

Medium

Low to Medium

Drool

Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Above Average

Below Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Above Average

Below Average

Herding

Above Average

Below Average

Hunting

Below Average

Above Average

Protection

Above Average

Average

Remove Vermin

Average

Sled Pulling

Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Eye problems

Entropion

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Epilepsy

Hypothyroidism

Elbow dysplasia

Glaucoma

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Coat Type

Fur

Hair

Coat Layering

Wire

Double

Smooth

Coat Texture

Straight

Silky

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Short

Medium

Coat Coloring

Belgian Malinois

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Breed Colors