How long does a Lab Belgian Malinois Mix live?

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

Is a Lab 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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Lab Belgian Malinois Mix

A Lab Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into large dogs of 50–80 lb and live 12–14 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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.

Weight50–80 lbcan be 40–80 lb

Height22–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix50–80 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 22–25 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever 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 Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, 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.

Lab vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	55–80 lb	50–80 lb	40–80 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	22–25 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	Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Lab Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Lab Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 50–80 pounds and 22–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–14 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Lab 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 Lab 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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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.