The Belgian Malinois is a very smart and obedient dog. He has strong protective and territorial instincts. This breed needs extensive socialization from an early age, and firm, but not harsh, training. Belgians are instinctively protective so they should be trained and socialized very well from an early age.

Is a Belgian Malinois the smartest dog?

The Belgian Malinois is an exceptionally intelligent dog breed with a strong work ethic. In fact, they're the 26th smartest dog (out of 138 breeds) when it comes to obedience and working IQ.

How intelligent is a Belgian Malinois?

According to professional Belgian Malinois dog experts, Belgian Malinois dogs score out of 5 in a scale of the most intelligent dog breeds. The Belgian Malinois is ranked unknown for intelligence compared to other dog breeds.