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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 Belgian Tervuren is a smart, lively breed with an insatiable appetite for activity. Whether it’s running after other animals, hiking along your side, or training for a new sport, they can’t get enough. Keep this pup active, or you’ll have one crazy canine on your hands. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-75 pounds and stand 22-26 inches tall.

Belgian Tervurens are generally okay with older children who know how to handle dogs. The Belgian Tervuren is moderately friendly with children, dogs, and other pets. They can be socialized to get along well, but they aren’t the most family-friendly breed around. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Belgian Tervurens need plenty of outdoor exercise every day to stay happy and healthy. They enjoy long jogs, walks, and plenty of playtime in the yard—especially if you join in. These dogs love working their minds as much as their bodies, so complex games, sports, and training are perfect for them. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

Belgian Tervurens have long, thick double coats, that are usually brown with a black overlay and mask. You also may find sable or grey variations, but they’re much less common. Belgian Tervurens shed heavily once or twice a year and need frequent brushing during those times. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Belgian Tervurens are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Tervurens also crave lots of attention and activity, making them a bad fit for owners that aren’t home often or can’t keep up with their exercise needs. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.