Belgian Malinois And German Shepherd

Belgian Malinois And German Shepherd

What do you call a Belgian Malinois and a German Shepherd combination? I call them Malinois, for the most part. They are similar in behavior and appearance, but Malinois are of far different breeds. Malinois were crossbred to create the German Shepherd and the Belgian Malinois, and they have remained so even today. The American Kennel Club is the only recognized breed organization for the Malinese.

There are three listed characteristics required for a German Shepherd mix compared to a Malinese or Belgian Malinois, and there are also differences in their average lifespan. One of the biggest differences between typical healthy German Shepherds and Malinois is in their weight. The average lifespan for Malinois is between eight and ten years old, while German Shepherds average around seven years. This may sound like bad news for Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd owners, but the upside is that Malinois live longer, which means less cost for pet care!

The Malinese and the German Shepherds both will thrive on the same puppy foods: high protein, high fiber, and low fat. They should alternate dry and wet food, as well as 100% premium dog food. A Malinois will thrive if it has its play area with a lot of room. A German Shepherd will thrive if it has a large fenced-in area outside its kennel or pen so that it can run and play with other dogs. Both of these types of dogs will tolerate some exercise, but because Malinois and German Shepherds are much larger dogs, they will need extra space if you let them go out.

While Malinois and German shepherds share many of the same characteristics (being warm, friendly, and highly intelligent), there are a few differences they have that make each dog unique.

Malinois are much larger than their German counterparts, weighing anywhere from forty to seventy pounds for the female and over seventy for the male. Because of their size, Malinois and Shepherds are often crossbred to produce the more expensive Malinois and German Shepherds. Malinois are prone to hip dysplasia, skin problems, breathing problems, and allergies, while Shepherds are not. Malinois have short coats that can be curly or bristle-like and are known to have some dermatitis due to their short fur.

A Malinois is typically taller than a German Shepherd, around ten inches at the shoulder and a little over seven inches in height at the withers. Malinois have somewhat longer hair, as well as straighter hair, and are known for their pinkish-tan coats. Their teeth are slightly less rounded than that of a German Shepherd, and their coats tend to be a bit less dense. They tend to live up to eight years old and have an average lifespan of ten years.

German Shepherds are the ideal mix for most people because they possess many desirable qualities. Most German Shepherds are compact with muscular builds, but they also tend to be very affectionate and adoring. They have a loyal, friendly temperament and good health and temperament, and rarely have any health complications or behavioral problems. German Shepherds maintain their hair very well, which adds to their charm. They also make an excellent family dog because they are very easy to train and work out.

The average lifespan of a Belgian Malinois is eight years.

These dogs are strong and healthy, but they are usually very alert and have razor-sharp instincts. They can be trained to be obedient, but they are not normally obedient in general. These dogs do well in families with responsible owners who are willing to spend time and energy on them. Malinois usually weigh between thirteen and twenty-four pounds, with a maximum weight of twenty-eight pounds.

These dogs tend to have some health issues such as hypersensitivity to a flea bite, heartworm disease, epilepsy, skin allergies, flea and tick infestations, and distemper. Malinese importation into the United States of America is prohibited, because the imported dogs may be suffering from illnesses originating in China.

This group includes more than one hundred and twenty different Chinese malinois breeds. Many of these dogs have been cross-bred with the German shepherd to create some variations of the malinois. Some rarer breeds have been crossed with some other breeds to create even rarer variants.