>Malinois....Brightest, most active companion you can have..IMHO
They are bright, that's for sure! Mine has begun to slow down, as he's approaching eleven the end of the year. I don't know if I'll ever have another Belgian after him, as I'm getting older, and dealing with a teen-age Mali-Gator looks more and more daunting.
Ever have a young one come at you and bash into you at full throttle? Mine used to think that was great fun.
"Mali-Gator"........Funny, first guy's name was GATOR! He was so strong willed had to 'trade him in' for 'softer female.' He is now on drug duty in the Carribean. Layla is just two(from the pound believe it or not) and after getting used to new home is just fine...no longer cowers with tail tween legs.
ACTIVE? Never quits....that's Malinois for you tho....