Belgian Malinois vs Whippet
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Whippets.
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1891 AD
1610 AD
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Belgian Malinois
Whippet
