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Name	Belgian Malinois	Cane Corso	Perro de Presa Canario
Origins	Belgium	Italy	Spain
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Malinois	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Canarian Molosser Canary Mastiff Dogo Canario Presa Presa Canario Canary Catch Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Which is the smallest dog, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	Large	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Cane Corso? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario weight comparison:	Male: 65-75 pounds (29-34 kg), Female: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)	90 pounds (40.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario height comparison:	Male: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	21-25 inches (55-65 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 25 inches (63.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	23 inches (60 cm)

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1400	$1500-$2000	$1200-$3000
Availability Which is easier to get, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario intelligence:	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario trainability comparison.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Dominant Gentle Strong Willed Calm Suspicious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario?	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	Average: Perro de Presa Canario dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario social needs comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario playfulness comparison:	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Perro de Presa Canarios, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario?	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Perro de Presa Canario rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Belgian Malinois indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Perro de Presa Canario breed.
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Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	Belgian Malinois dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Cane Corso dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Belgian Malinois bite force: Weak.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Perro de Presa Canario bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Belgian Malinois has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Perro de Presa Canario has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario mouthiness comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario health comparison. Which is the healthier: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario?	The Belgian Malinois is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	Perro de Presa Canarios are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Eye Problems Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Luxating Patella Hypothyroidism Bloat Demodectic Mange Cryptorchidism Dilated Cardiomyopathy Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Belgian Malinois should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Perro de Presa Canario should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario lifespan comparison. How long do Belgian Malinois, Cane Corso and Perro de Presa Canario breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Belgian Malinois: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years	9-11 years The average lifespan of Perro de Presa Canario: 10 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario energy level comparison:	Belgian Malinois dogs are high-energy dogs.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Belgian Malinois dogs need a lot of exercises.	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	Belgian Malinois dogs don't need too much sleep.	Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Perro de Presa Canario breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario coat comparison:	Weather-resistant Straight	Dense	Smooth
Colors What are the original Belgian Malinois, Cane Corso and Perro de Presa Canario color?	Black Cream Fawn Brindle	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black Red Silver Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario grooming comparison:	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Perro de Presa Canario doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or {name3 shedding:	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario?	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Perro de Presa Canario has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Perro de Presa Canario is an average drooler. See more.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Belgian Malinois dogs are generally with other pets.	Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Which dog is more friendly?	Belgian Malinois dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	Belgian Malinois dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario?	Belgian Malinois dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario?	Yes Belgian Malinois dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Perro de Presa Canario dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Belgian Malinois is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Perro de Presa Canario is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Belgian Malinoiss are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Perro de Presa Canarios are not the best breed for elderly people.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Belgian Malinois or Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario?	Not really Belgian Malinois breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Perro de Presa Canario breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Belgian Malinois and Cane Corso and Perro de Presa Canario have?	6-10 puppies	4-6 puppies	7-9 puppies
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Belgian Malinois vs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club	America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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Davy
Dec 30, 2023, 4:33:38 PM:
Malinois aint good gor first times owner!!!!!!!!!