How long does a Doberman Belgian Malinois Mix live?

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

Is a Doberman 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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Doberman Belgian Malinois Mix

A Doberman Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Doberman and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into large dogs of 50–90 lb and live 12–14 years.

Doberman, a purebred dog — DobermanPhoto: Fran Hogan, CC BY 2.5, 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.

Weight50–90 lbcan be 40–100 lb

Height23–27 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Doberman Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Doberman60–100 lb

The mix50–90 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Doberman 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 Doberman 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 high

The Doberman rates very 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 Doberman is usually described as loyal, fearless, alert. 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.

Doberman vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Doberman	Doberman Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	60–100 lb	50–90 lb	40–80 lb
Height	24–28 in	23–27 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	12–14 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Doberman Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Doberman Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 50–90 pounds and 23–27 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–100 pounds.
How long does a Doberman Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Doberman (10–12 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Doberman 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 Doberman 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 Doberman mixes

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

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