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Dog Breeds - Belgian Malinois

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The Belgian Malinois is named after Malines, a city in Belgium. This breed is highly intelligent, extremely agile, and was commonly used in Belgium for herding livestock. The Belgian Malinois is easily trained, but must receive proper training from a very young age. With adequate training the dog’s aggression can be controlled and and focused to be used for police work! This honorable breed is often used as a working dog for protection, detection of narcotics/bombs, and police work. The large size of the Belgian Malinois can be harmful to people and other animals if they have not receive proper and thorough training by an experienced trainer. They can get along with other dogs, cats, and children if socialized from a young age. The Belgian Malinois herding instincts may cause them to chase, circle and nip at people’s heels. They are moderately wary of strangers, and in turn, make an excellent guard dog. They love to work and can become depressed if they are not included in enough activity!

Belgian Malinois Breed Information

Breed Group

Herding Group

Coat

Outer coat is sraight, short, and hard with a thick, dense undercoat

Color(s)

Rich fawn and mahogany with black tips on the hairs and a black mask and ears

Size

22-26 inches

Weight

60-68 lbs

Exercise:

Requires a lot of exercise

Temperament

Energetic, agile, protective, intelligent, focused

Trainability

Very easy to train

Average Lifespan

10-12 years

Common Health Problems

Eye problems, Skin allergies, Hip dysplasia,

Most 24PetWatch Clients Insure Belgian Malinois with:

QuickCare Intermediate for Dogs



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