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- AKC group
Herding
- Size
Medium
- Height
56–66 cm (AKC/FCI)
- Weight
20–30 kg (FCI)
- Energy
Very high
- Energy notes
Very high. The FCI describes a dog bursting with energy and always ready to leap into action, and the American Belgian Malinois Club credits the breed with inexhaustible energy, which let it work long hours in harsh weather.
- Trainability
Very high
- Coat
The coat is comparatively short, straight and hard enough to resist weather, over a dense undercoat.
- Origin
Belgium
- Temperament
The AKC standard calls correct temperament essential to the Malinois's working character. It describes a dog that is alert, intelligent, inquisitive and confident, showing neither fear nor aggression; energetic and ready for action, yet highly responsive to its owner.
- AKC group
Herding
- Size
Medium
- Height
46–56 cm (AKC)
- Weight
~14–25 kg (AKC profile)
- Energy
Very high
- Energy notes
Very high. The AKC standard calls the Border Collie energetic and built for 'endless endurance', and the Kennel Club recommends more than two hours of exercise a day.
- Trainability
Very high
- Coat
There are two varieties, both with a dense, weather-resistant double coat: a moderately long coat (the AKC calls it rough) that forms a mane, breeching and brush, and a short, smooth coat.
- Origin
United Kingdom
- Temperament
The AKC standard describes the Border Collie as energetic, intelligent, keen, alert and responsive, an intense worker of great tractability that is affectionate with friends but may be sensibly reserved with strangers. It should stand its ground when approached and never show fear, dullness or resentment.
