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Flat Coated Retriever
VS
Belgian Malinois
Flat Coated Retriever vs Belgian Malinois
Compare Flat Coated Retriever and Belgian Malinois 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
Flat Coated Retriever
Belgian Malinois
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 61 cm
57 – 62 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
20 – 30 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
5/5
Health
2/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Belgian Malinois
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Summary
About Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health care.
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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