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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.

Despite their reputations, the American Pit Bull Terrier is typically an affectionate and loving breed. They are not as fond of dogs and other furry creatures, but with the right training and socialization, these pups can make excellent family companions and watchdogs. Full-grown, they typically weigh 22-78 pounds and stand 14-24 inches tall.

American Pit Bull Terriers are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. The American Pit Bull Terrier can get along well with children and other pets if they’re trained and socialized from an early age, but without this vital training and exposure, they may be aggressive toward other dogs - especially when challenged. These dogs can live in apartments, but they need plenty of attention and exercise to stay happy and healthy. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

This breed needs a lot of exercise to keep their minds and bodies busy. Whether it’s taking long walks, running alongside a bike, or chasing after a ball or Frisbee, the APBT can't get enough! They really love playing fetch, so keep a ball handy as their toy of choice. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

American Pit Bull Terriers have a stiff coat that is smooth and glossy. They come in a variety of colors, including black, brown, red, and multi-colored, and they often have white fur on their chest, neck, legs, or feet. These dogs tend to be average shedders, but with weekly brushing, their grooming needs will be fairly low. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

American Pit Bull Terriers are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. These dogs can live in apartments, but they need plenty of attention and exercise to stay happy and healthy. They are fairly easy to train.