How long does a Husky Belgian Malinois Mix live?

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

Is a Husky Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?

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

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Husky Belgian Malinois Mix

A Husky Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 13–15 years.

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, 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.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 35–80 lb

Height21–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–15 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Husky Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 21–25 inches at the shoulder, against 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky 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

Low to high

The Siberian Husky rates 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 Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. 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.

Husky vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	35–60 lb	40–70 lb	40–80 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	21–25 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	13–15 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	high	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Husky Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Husky Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 21–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–80 pounds.
How long does a Husky Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–15 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Husky 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 Husky Belgian Malinois Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to 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.