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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.

Aussiedoodles love people and playtime, but they hate boredom. This Australian Shepherd/Poodle mix makes the perfect family dog and activity buddy. They’re easygoing pups that are happy just about anywhere and with just about anyone, as long as you can keep them entertained. Full-grown, they typically weigh 45-70 pounds and stand 15-25 inches tall.

Aussiedoodles are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. Aussiedoodles are perfect pets for families. They’re very patient with small children and gladly accept other pets if they’re socialized together. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

The Aussiedoodle needs physical and mental exercise to avoid getting bored. They love walking and playing every day, and some like swimming too. Aussiedoodles are very bright, making them easy to train and eager to learn new activities. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Due to their Poodle genes, the Aussiedoodle can have a wide variety of coats and are often hypoallergenic. Usually, they have medium-length coats that are soft and straight or slightly wavy. Their grooming needs depend on the coat type. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

Aussiedoodles are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. As long as they get enough exercise, Aussiedoodles can be happy in just about any living environment, whether it’s an apartment, house, farm setting, or big city. However, they need to live indoors and be around people. They are fairly easy to train.