How long does a Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois Mix live?

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

Is a Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?

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

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Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois Mix

A Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Blue Heeler and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 40–65 lb and live 13–16 years.

Blue Heeler, a purebred dog — Blue HeelerPhoto: Zingpix, CC BY 3.0, 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.

Weight40–65 lbcan be 35–80 lb

Height20–23 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Blue Heeler35–50 lb

The mix40–65 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 20–23 inches at the shoulder, against 17–20 in for the Blue Heeler and 22–26 in for the Belgian Malinois.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

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

Energy

Very 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 low to high

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

Grooming

Low

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

Temperament

The Blue Heeler is usually described as alert, curious, pleasant. 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.

Blue Heeler vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Blue Heeler	Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	35–50 lb	40–65 lb	40–80 lb
Height	17–20 in	20–23 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 40–65 pounds and 20–23 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–80 pounds.
How long does a Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Blue Heeler (12–16 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Blue Heeler Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Blue Heeler mixes

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

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