Belgian Malinois
Belgian Malinois
VS
Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)
Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)
Breeds
Belgian Malinois
Comparisons
Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)

Belgian Malinois vs Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)

Compare Belgian Malinois and Halden Hound (Haldenstøver) side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Belgian Malinois
Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 62 cm
50 – 60 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
11 – 13 years
Child friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
3/5
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Characteristics

Belgian Malinois
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)
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 Halden Hound (Haldenstøver)
The Halden Hound is a rare Norwegian scenthound, medium-sized, athletic and robust, bred to hunt hare in cold, snowy terrain. Calm and affectionate at home but driven in the field, it has a short white coat with black and tan markings, low grooming needs, and high exercise demands.

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