Belgian Tervuren vs German Malinois
Compare Belgian Tervurens to German Malinois. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
40-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Origin Country
Belgium
United States
Origin Year
1895 AD
1980 AD
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High
High
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
High
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
Low
None
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
Coat Type
Fur or Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Belgian Tervuren
German Malinois
