About Our Breeds

Breeds

Breed	Temperament	Coat Type	Energy Level	Best For	Key Highlights
Poodle	Intelligent, affectionate, playful	Curly, hypoallergenic, low-shedding	Medium–High	Families, allergy-sensitive homes, first-time owners	✔ One of the most trainable dog breeds ✔ Hypoallergenic coat ✔ Great for therapy & service work
Bernedoodle	Gentle, friendly, goofy, loyal	Wavy or curly, low-shedding	Medium	Families with kids, emotional support companions	✔ Friendly & social ✔ Low-shed coat ✔ Ideal family dog with fun personality
Belgian Malinois	Loyal, alert, confident, highly driven	Short, dense coat	High	Active families, experienced owners, working homes	✔ Exceptional working dog ✔ Highly intelligent ✔ Great for protection & agility

Feature	Poodle	Bernedoodle	Belgian Malinois
Size Range	Mini, Medium & Standard	Mini, Medium & Standard	Medium–Large
Shedding Level	Very low	Low	Moderate
Hypoallergenic	Yes	Mostly (depending on coat)	No
Temperament	Intelligent, social, trainable	Friendly, affectionate, gentle	Loyal, protective, energetic
Training Difficulty	Very easy	Easy–Moderate	Requires experienced trainer
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	High (requires daily intensive exercise)
Family Compatibility	Excellent; great with kids	Excellent; perfect family companions	Good with proper training and active families
Best Home Type	Homes seeking hypoallergenic & intelligent pets	Families, first-time dog owners	Active, experienced, or working homes
Primary Strength	Intelligence & versatility	Loving, family-friendly nature	Working ability & loyalty
Grooming Needs	High (regular grooming)	Moderate–High	Low
Common Uses	Companions, therapy dogs, service dogs	Family pets, emotional support animals	Protection, sport, obedience, military/police

Category	Poodle	Bernedoodle	Belgian Malinois
Feeding Needs	High-quality kibble; 2–3 meals/day	High-quality kibble; 2–3 meals/day	High-protein diet; 2–3 meals/day
Grooming Requirements	High – regular brushing & professional grooming every 4–6 weeks	Moderate–High – brushing 2–3 times/week; grooming every 6–8 weeks	Low – brushing once a week
Exercise Needs	Daily walks + mental stimulation	Moderate exercise; playtime & walks	Very high – long walks, running, training & physical tasks
Training Difficulty	Very easy – eager to learn	Easy – gentle & responsive	Medium–High – needs experienced handler
Health Considerations	Ear infections, hip issues, allergies	Joint issues, coat maintenance, mild allergies	Hip dysplasia, anxiety if under-stimulated
Living Environment	Apartments or homes; very adaptable	Apartments or homes; prefers family setting	Best with fenced yard; not suitable for small spaces
Attention Needs	Enjoys companionship; dislikes long isolation	Very affectionate; thrives on family interaction	Needs active engagement & daily mental tasks
Ideal Owner Type	Families, seniors, first-time owners	Families, kids, first-time owners	Active, experienced owners, working handlers