How long does a Belgian Malinois Greyhound Mix live?

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

Is a Belgian Malinois Greyhound Mix easy to train?

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

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Belgian Malinois Greyhound Mix

A Belgian Malinois Greyhound mix is a cross between a Belgian Malinois and a Greyhound. Most grow into large dogs of 50–75 lb and live 12–14 years.

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

Greyhound, a purebred dog — GreyhoundPhoto: Neurodoc, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

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

Weight50–75 lbcan be 40–80 lb

Height24–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Belgian Malinois Greyhound Mix get?

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

The mix50–75 lb

Greyhound60–70 lb

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

Height runs 24–28 inches at the shoulder, against 22–26 in for the Belgian Malinois and 27–30 in for the Greyhound.

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

Low to high

The Belgian Malinois rates high and the Greyhound low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low

A weekly brush and the odd bath keep the coat in shape.

Temperament

The Belgian Malinois is usually described as confident, smart, hardworking. The Greyhound as gentle, independent, noble. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Belgian Malinois vs Greyhound vs the mix

Trait	Belgian Malinois	Belgian Malinois Greyhound Mix	Greyhound
Weight	40–80 lb	50–75 lb	60–70 lb
Height	22–26 in	24–28 in	27–30 in
Lifespan	14–16 yr	12–14 yr	10–13 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	low
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Belgian Malinois Greyhound Mix

How big does a Belgian Malinois Greyhound Mix get?: Most grow to 50–75 pounds and 24–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–80 pounds.
How long does a Belgian Malinois Greyhound Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years) and the Greyhound (10–13 years).
Does a Belgian Malinois Greyhound 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 Belgian Malinois Greyhound Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

Other Greyhound mixes

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