How long does a Border Collie Belgian Malinois Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).

Is a Border Collie 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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Border Collie Belgian Malinois Mix

A Border Collie Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Border Collie and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 35–70 lb and live 13–16 years.

Border Collie, a purebred dog — Border ColliePhoto: Horacio Cambeiro, 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.

Weight35–70 lbcan be 30–80 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Border Collie Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Border Collie30–55 lb

The mix35–70 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 18–22 in for the Border Collie 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

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 high

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

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Border Collie is usually described as affectionate, smart, energetic. 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.

Border Collie vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Border Collie	Border Collie Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	30–55 lb	35–70 lb	40–80 lb
Height	18–22 in	20–24 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	12–15 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Border Collie Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Border Collie Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 35–70 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 30–80 pounds.
How long does a Border Collie Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Border Collie (12–15 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie mixes

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

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