How long does a Mastiff Belgian Malinois Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Mastiff (6–10 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).

Is a Mastiff 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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Mastiff Belgian Malinois Mix

A Mastiff Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Mastiff and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into giant dogs of 80–155 lb and live 10–13 years.

Mastiff, a purebred dog — MastiffPhoto: Pleple2000, 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.

Weight80–155 lbcan be 40–230 lb

Height25–28 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–13 years

SizeGiant

How big does a Mastiff Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Mastiff120–230 lb

The mix80–155 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 25–28 inches at the shoulder, against 27.5–30 in for the Mastiff 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 Mastiff 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 Mastiff is usually described as courageous, dignified, good-natured. 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.

Mastiff vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Mastiff	Mastiff Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	120–230 lb	80–155 lb	40–80 lb
Height	27.5–30 in	25–28 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	6–10 yr	10–13 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Working	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Mastiff Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Mastiff Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 80–155 pounds and 25–28 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–230 pounds.
How long does a Mastiff Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–13 years, the midpoint of the Mastiff (6–10 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Mastiff 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 Mastiff 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 Mastiff mixes

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

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