GERMAN SHEPHERD

By Josie December 13, 2022

Beligan Malinois

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APPEARANCES

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LIFESPAN

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CHARACTER TRAITS

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TEMPERAMENT

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LIVING CONDITIONS

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Both breeds are perfectly suited to be service animals

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Still craving more canine-knowledge?

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