Bearded Collie vs Belgian Malinois
Compare Bearded Collie and Belgian Malinois: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Bearded Collie
VS
Belgian Malinois
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Bearded Collie
Belgian Malinois
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
1 – Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs
Height
51 – 56 cm
57 – 62 cm
Weight
18 – 27 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life Expectancy
12 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Bearded Collie
Great with Kids
High Energy
Easy to Train
Medium
Belgian Malinois
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Large
Summary
About Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively Scottish herding dog with a shaggy double coat, bright eyes, and an agile build. Affectionate, intelligent, and sensitive, it needs plenty of daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming. Generally healthy, it often lives 12–14 years or more.
About Belgian Malinois
Belgian Malinois: medium‑large, lean, and highly athletic herding dog with a short fawn coat and black mask. Extremely intelligent, intense, loyal, and people‑focused. Needs firm structure, daily mental work, and heavy exercise; thrives with experienced, very active owners.
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