Active
Alert
Confident
Friendly
Hard working
Protective
Stubborn
Watchful

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Devoted
Lively
Gentle
Going
Tempered
Sweet
Tenacious
Cheerful

Belgian Malinoiss are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Corgi Bassets are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Choose a Belgian Malinois if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Corgi Bassets aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Shepherd Dog

Basset Hound, Welsh Corgi

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

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

1800s

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Fawn
Sable

Black
White
Blue
Red

A Belgian Malinois can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Corgi Basset can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Entropion
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Epilepsy
Pannus
Skin Allergies

None

Hip
MRI
Eye Examination
Allergy Tests

X-Rays
Physical Examination
Optical Examination

Belgian Malinoiss thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Corgi Bassets are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Belgian Malinoiss need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Corgi Bassets need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Belgian Malinoiss are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Corgi Bassets have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Corgi Bassets are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Explore, Run, Running, Walks, Walk, Catch treats, Play, Ball fetching, Item searching, Frisbee, Chase, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Walking, Sprints, Riding in truck, Fetching games, Bitting Bones

Walking, Running, Exploring

Belgian Malinoiss are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Corgi Bassets are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Belgian Malinois, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Corgi Basset, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Belgian Malinoiss usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Corgi Bassets usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Belgian Malinois requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Corgi Basset has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Belgian Malinois is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Corgi Bassets are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Belgian Malinoiss are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Corgi Bassets make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Belgian Malinoiss are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Corgi Bassets are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Belgian Malinoiss are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Corgi Bassets are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Belgian Malinoiss are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Corgi Bassets are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Belgian Malinoiss are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Corgi Bassets have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The Belgian Malinois is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Corgi Bassets are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.