Belgian Malinois vs Xoloitzcuintle
Compare the Belgian Malinois to the Xoloitzcuintle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Belgian Malinois and Xoloitzcuintles.
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-28 Inches
9-30 Inches
Weight
55-75 Pounds
5-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Origin Country
Belgium
Mexico
Origin Year
1891 AD
-1500 BC
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
35 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
Low
Low
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Bald
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Coat Length
Short
Hairless
Belgian Malinois
Xoloitzcuintle
