Belgian Malinois vs Australian Shepherd
Compare Belgian Malinois and Australian Shepherd: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Belgian Malinois
VS
Australian Shepherd
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Belgian Malinois
Australian Shepherd
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 62 cm
46 – 58 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
14 – 29 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
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
Belgian Malinois
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Australian Shepherd
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
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.
About Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium, athletic herding dog, highly intelligent and energetic. Loyal and people oriented, it bonds closely and needs substantial daily exercise, training, and mental work. Its striking, weather resistant coat and varied eye colors add to its appeal.
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