How long does a Poodle Belgian Malinois Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).

Is a Poodle 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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Poodle Belgian Malinois Mix

A Poodle Belgian Malinois mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Belgian Malinois. Most grow into large dogs of 40–75 lb and live 12–17 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, 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

Height20–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–17 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Poodle Belgian Malinois Mix get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix40–75 lb

Belgian Malinois40–80 lb

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

Height runs 20–25 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 22–26 in for the Belgian Malinois.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Belgian Malinois. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

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

Very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Belgian Malinois high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. 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.

Poodle vs Belgian Malinois vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Poodle Belgian Malinois Mix	Belgian Malinois
Weight	40–70 lb	40–75 lb	40–80 lb
Height	18–24 in	20–25 in	22–26 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	12–17 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Herding

Questions about the Poodle Belgian Malinois Mix

How big does a Poodle Belgian Malinois Mix get?: Most grow to 40–75 pounds and 20–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 40–80 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Belgian Malinois Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Belgian Malinois (14–16 years).
Does a Poodle Belgian Malinois Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Poodle 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.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Belgian Malinois mixes

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