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Belgian Malinois are protective around strangers, but they bond quickly with their families. They have a keen sense of what’s going on and aren’t afraid to defend their owners and territory. For a happy pup, make Malinois your “only child,” and give them plenty of secured space to play. Full-grown, they typically weigh 40-80 pounds and stand 22-26 inches tall.

Belgian Malinoiss are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. The Belgian Malinois should be socialized as a puppy if they're going to live with other dogs or pets, but their nature is to be protective and aggressive toward foreign animals. They’re shy around strangers but get along well with children. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Belgian Malinois need a lot of activity and outdoor exercise each day, such as a long run, walk, hike, or play session in the yard. Malinois thrive most when their minds are stimulated. To keep them engaged, trying playing complex games, sports, and any activity that taps into their natural prey drive. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Belgian Malinois have a short brown, grey, or fawn coat, sometimes with black-tipped hair. Their face usually has a black mask and ears, along with a lighter underside. Belgian Malinois shed heavily once or twice a year. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Belgian Malinoiss are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Malinois are quite large, so they do better in homes with large yards, rather than apartments or small spaces. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

The Dutch Shepherd is an active and alert breed who can fill a number of roles, such as farm herder, agility expert, guard dog, and more. They are built for work, have a variety of coats, and adapt well to many environments. Full-grown, they typically weigh 42-75 pounds and stand 21-25 inches tall.

Dutch Shepherds are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. Dutch Shepherds aren't a great fit for first time dog owners. This dog needs a strong but fair leader, that is willing to take the time to train and socialize them with humans. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

This dog loves to be on the go! The Dutch Shepherd is extremely smart, and they like to use their brains. They need lots of mentally and physically challenging games, so leaving them at home for long periods can prove stressful on this very active dog. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Dutch Shepherd coat comes in three different varieties, short, long, and wired. Usually their coats are brindle gold or silver, usually with black markings of some kind around the face. No matter the coat, they only need to be bathed when necessary to protect the natural oils of their coats. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Dutch Shepherds are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They can adapt to life in an apartment, as long as they get a good amount of exercise everyday. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.