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Description:
The Belgian Malinois a very intelligent, lively breed who excels in an active
family environment. They are identical to the Belgian
Sheepdog and the Belgian
Tervuren except their coat is short and mahogany in coloring. The Belgian
Malinois is a no-nonsense dog who must be taken seriously by their owner.
It is recommended an owner be an experienced dog person.
Other
Names: Malinois, Chien de Berger
Belge
 Height:
22 - 26 inches
Weight: 62 lbs.
Colors:
All shades of red, fawn, gray, with black overlap.
Coat: Very short on head,
exterior of ears and lower parts of legs, short on rest of body.
Temperament:
Belgian Malinois are obedient, loyal.
With Children: Yes, good with their family,
should not play rough housing or chase games. May not tolerate other children.
With Pets: Needs to be socialized to other
pets. Take extra care when introducing a new pet.
Watch-dog:
Very High
Guard-dog: Very High, will protect their
family and property, but will not attack unwarranted.
Care and Training:
Brush their coat regularly with a firm bristle brush and bathe only when necessary
as bathing removes the waterproofing of their coat. Shedding is bi-annually.
Belgian Malinois is a working dog and needs a lot of exercise, preferably
off the leash as much as possible. Early training will prevent puppies from
developing a sharp temper and discourage aggressive tendencies.
Learning Rate: Very High, Obedience -
Very High, Problem Solving - High. Overbearing training techniques may encourage
fear-biting.
Activity:
High
Living Environment: Belgian Malinois adapts
well to both urban or country environment as long as they have space to roam.
A home with a fenced yard is essential.
Health Issues:
Epilepsy, excessive shyness, eye problems, hip dysplasia
Life
Span:
12 - 14 Years
Litter Size: 6 - 10
Country of Origin:
Belgium
History: Developed in Belgium
for guarding and herding of sheep. The Belgian Malinois was formally recognized
as the Belgian Shepherd Dog in 1891. Present in the gene pool of these dogs
there were dogs with long coats, short coats, rough or wired coats and a variance
of colors. Making the Belgian Shepherd Dog with four varieties. The
Groenendalel (known simply as the Belgium Sheepdog), with a solid long
black coat, the
Laekenois, a rough or wire-coat in fawn, red or brown, the Malinois, a
short coated in fawn, red or brown and the
Tervueren, a long coated fawn or dark red dog. The American Kennel Club
has recognized three of these four varieties. The British Kennel Club regards
them as a single breed and the Federation Cynologique states one breed with
four varieties. Because of this, the dogs are always registered on their coat
type and color, not of their parents.
First Registered by the AKC:
1912 (was registered as the Belgian
Sheepdog until 1959)
AKC Group: Herding
Class: Herding
Registries:
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 1), KC (GB), UKC
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