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1. 1. Belgian Malinois
The Malinoisis a medium-to-largebreed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian
Shepherd dog rather than as a separate breed. The name "Malinois" is derived from Malines, the
French name for the breed's Flemish city of origin, Mechelen.
Description
The Malinois is a medium-to-large and square-proportioned dog in the sheepdog family.
The Malinois has a short mahogany coat with black markings.
It has black erect ears and a blackmuzzle.
The acceptable colours of pure-bred Malinois are a base colour fawn to mahogany and
tan with a black mask and black ears with some degree of black tipping on the hairs,
giving an overlay appearance.
The colour tends to be lighter with less black agouti or overlay on the dog's underside,
breeching, and inner leg.
White markings are also allowed on the tips of the toes and the chest.
A Belgian malinois may have a longer and darker hair coat than the typical malinois, but
may still be referred to as a Belgian malinois.
Males are about 61–66 cm (24–26 in), while females are about 56–61 cm (22–24 in) at
the withers. Female Malinois average 20–25 kg (44–55 lb); males are heavier at 25–30 kg
(55–66 lb).
Temperament and Needs
Well-raised and trained Malinois are usually active, intelligent, friendly, protective, alert
and hard-working.
Belgian Malinois exhibit energy levels that are among the highest of all dog breeds.
A typical Malinois will have puppy-like energy until the age of three, though it is not
uncommon for them to exhibit this energy level until the age of five.
Many have excessively high prey drive. Some may be excessively exuberant or playful,
especially when young.
This often causes problems for owners who are unfamiliar with the breed and are not
prepared to provide the exercise they require or a job for them to do.
2. Life Span
The average lifespan of the Belgian Malinois is 10–12 years.