Pastor Belga Malinois
- Orientative weight
- 20–30 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Energy
- High
Temperament and daily life
Intense, intelligent and extremely driven. Malinois need a demanding job, rich training and plenty of exercise, and are not suitable for casual owners.
Health to keep an eye on
Generally robust, with hip and elbow problems and some skin sensitivities reported. Their risk is often behavioural when under-stimulated.
Coat and grooming
Short coat with moderate shedding; weekly brushing.
Best suited to
Experienced, very active owners, often those in dog sport or work.
General tendencies only: every animal is an individual. Health notes are not a diagnosis; ask your vet about your own pet.
Care notes
Daily mental and physical work essential.
Daily numbers for a typical adult
Dry food
295–400
g / day
Water
670–970
mL / day
Exercise
59–126
min / day
PatiTools estimates for a healthy adult in ideal condition at the breed's typical weight range, normal activity and neutered, using about 3.6 kcal per gram of dry food. Your pet may need more or less: ask your vet.
General guidance, not a clinical standard: we found no veterinary guideline that sets exact minutes. Adjust to your pet's fitness, age and health, and follow your vet's advice.
Age in human years
- 1 years ≈ 15 human years
- 2 years ≈ 24 human years
- 5 years ≈ 41 human years
- 8 years ≈ 57 human years
- 10 years ≈ 68 human years
- 12 years ≈ 79 human years
Approximate and general. For dogs, the table depends on size; individuals and breeds vary.
Dangerous for this pet
Emergency-level foods and substances to keep out of reach.
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Written by the PatiTools Editorial Team for general information. It is not veterinary advice and does not replace a vet.