Belgian Shepherd

This entry is for the Malinois, the short-coated variety of the Belgian Shepherd and the one police and military units favour. Its light, square build suits long efforts, and its drive means fatigue rarely ends a run before yours does. That drive is also why it suits only experienced handlers. A Malinois without daily physical and mental work tends to become a problem, and miles alone will not settle it; it needs training sessions too. If you want a running dog rather than a working project, choose an easier breed from this list.