Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Malinois or Lab?

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Name	Belgian Malinois	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Belgium	England Canada
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	44	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Is the Belgian Malinois bigger than the Labrador Retriever breed? Is a Belgian Malinois smaller than a Labrador Retriever?	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Is a Belgian Malinois taller than a Labrador Retriever?	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Belgian Malinois and Labrador Retriever?	$1200-$1400	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever?	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever smarter? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever?	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Belgian Malinois indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
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Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever?	Belgian Malinois dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Belgian Malinois more dangerous than a Labrador Retriever?	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Belgian Malinois and Labrador Retriever?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever energy level comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever?	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Does the Belgian Malinois breed eat more than the Labrador Retriever breed?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois and Labrador Retriever color? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever color comparison:	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Do Belgian Malinois dogs shed more than Labrador Retriever dogs?	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever?	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Can a Belgian Malinois and a Labrador Retriever be friends? Do Belgian Malinois dogs get along with Labrador Retriever dogs?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Malinois or Labrador Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Belgian Malinois and Labrador Retriever have? Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever litter size comparison:	6-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Belgian Malinois vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry

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