How long does a Pit Bull Belgian Malinois Mix live?

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

Is a Pit Bull 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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Pit Bull Belgian Malinois Mix

A Pit Bull Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Pit Bull and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into large dogs of 40–75 lb and live 13–16 years.

Pit Bull, a purebred dog — Pit BullPhoto: Kpo!:D, Public domain, 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.

Weight40–75 lbcan be 40–80 lb

Height20–22 inat the shoulder

Lifespan13–16 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Pit Bull Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Pit Bull40–70 lb

The mix40–75 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 20–22 inches at the shoulder, against 17–19 in for the Pit Bull and 22–26 in for the Belgian Malinois.

Pit bull is a type, not one AKC breed. Size figures use the American Staffordshire Terrier standard.

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 Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull is usually described as confident, smart, 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.

Pit Bull vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Pit Bull	Pit Bull Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	40–70 lb	40–75 lb	40–80 lb
Height	17–19 in	20–22 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	12–16 yr	13–16 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	low	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Terrier	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Pit Bull Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Pit Bull Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 40–75 pounds and 20–22 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–80 pounds.
How long does a Pit Bull Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 13–16 years, the midpoint of the Pit Bull (12–16 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Pit Bull 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 Pit Bull 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.