How long does a Great Dane Belgian Malinois Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).

Is a Great Dane 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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Great Dane Belgian Malinois Mix

A Great Dane Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Great Dane and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into giant dogs of 75–130 lb and live 10–13 years.

Great Dane, a purebred dog — Great DanePhoto: Markovade.pero, CC BY-SA 3.0 rs, 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.

Weight75–130 lbcan be 40–175 lb

Height25–29 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Great Dane Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Great Dane110–175 lb

The mix75–130 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 25–29 inches at the shoulder, against 28–32 in for the Great Dane 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 Great Dane rates moderate 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 Great Dane is usually described as friendly, patient, dependable. 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.

Great Dane vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Great Dane	Great Dane Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	110–175 lb	75–130 lb	40–80 lb
Height	28–32 in	25–29 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	10–13 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Great Dane Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Great Dane Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 75–130 pounds and 25–29 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–175 pounds.
How long does a Great Dane Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Great Dane (7–10 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Great Dane 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 Great Dane 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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Other Belgian Malinois mixes

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