How long does a Boxer Belgian Malinois Mix live?

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

Is a Boxer Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?

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

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Boxer Belgian Malinois Mix

A Boxer Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Boxer and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into large dogs of 45–80 lb and live 12–14 years.

Boxer, a purebred dog — BoxerPhoto: Flickr user boxercab, CC BY 2.0, 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.

Weight45–80 lbcan be 40–80 lb

Height22–26 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Boxer Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Boxer50–80 lb

The mix45–80 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 22–26 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–25 in for the Boxer 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

High

The Boxer rates high 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 Boxer is usually described as bright, fun-loving, active. 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.

Boxer vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Boxer	Boxer Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	50–80 lb	45–80 lb	40–80 lb
Height	21.5–25 in	22–26 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	12–14 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Boxer Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Boxer Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 45–80 pounds and 22–26 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–80 pounds.
How long does a Boxer Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Boxer (10–12 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Boxer 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 Boxer Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?: Trainability is high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Boxer mixes

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

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