How long does a Akita Belgian Malinois Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Akita (10–13 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).

Is a Akita Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Akita Belgian Malinois Mix

A Akita Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Akita and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into large dogs of 55–105 lb and live 12–14 years.

Akita, a purebred dog — AkitaPhoto: TsutsuiKennel, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Belgian Malinois, a purebred dog — Belgian MalinoisPhoto: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight55–105 lbcan be 40–130 lb

Height23–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Akita Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Akita70–130 lb

The mix55–105 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Akita Belgian Malinois Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 23–27 inches at the shoulder, against 24–28 in for the Akita and 22–26 in for the Belgian Malinois.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Very high

The Akita rates very high and the Belgian Malinois high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Akita is usually described as courageous, dignified, profoundly loyal. The Belgian Malinois as confident, smart, hardworking. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Akita vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Akita	Akita Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	70–130 lb	55–105 lb	40–80 lb
Height	24–28 in	23–27 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	10–13 yr	12–14 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Akita Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Akita Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 55–105 pounds and 23–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–130 pounds.
How long does a Akita Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Akita (10–13 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Akita Belgian Malinois Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Akita Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Akita mixes

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.