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

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

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

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

Price Which is cheaper, Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois? Which is more expensive?	$1500-$2000	$1200-$3000	$1200-$1400
Availability Which is easier to get, Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois?	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.	Very frequent: The Belgian Malinois is quite easy to get.

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

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois intelligence:	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.	Very smart: Belgian Malinois is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois trainability comparison.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois?	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois? Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Dominant Gentle Strong Willed Calm Suspicious	Active Stubborn Protective Alert Confident Friendly Watchful Hard working
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	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.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois?	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.	Slightly Below Average: Belgian Malinois dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois social needs comparison:	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Belgian Malinois is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

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

Playfulness Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois playfulness comparison:	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.	The Belgian Malinois is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois?	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Perro de Presa Canario rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The Belgian Malinois is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois?	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Perro de Presa Canario breed.	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.
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Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	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.	Belgian Malinois dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois?	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 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 vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

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

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

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

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

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois?	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.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois weight gain potential comparison:	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.	Low to Average: The Belgian Malinois has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois coat comparison:	Dense	Smooth	Weather-resistant Straight
Colors What are the original Cane Corso, Perro de Presa Canario and Belgian Malinois color?	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Black Red Silver Fawn Brindle	Black Cream Fawn Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois? Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois grooming comparison:	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.	Average: The Belgian Malinois requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois? Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or {name3 shedding:	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Perro de Presa Canario dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Belgian Malinois dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois?	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.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois 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, Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois?	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Perro de Presa Canario has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Belgian Malinois has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	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.	The Belgian Malinois is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

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

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

Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Cane Corso or Perro de Presa Canario or Belgian Malinois? 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?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois?	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.	Not really Belgian Malinois 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?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois 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 Cane Corso and Perro de Presa Canario and Belgian Malinois have?	4-6 puppies	7-9 puppies	6-10 puppies
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Cane Corso vs Perro de Presa Canario vs Belgian Malinois Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1959 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the 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.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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

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