Country of Origin: Belgium
Height: Males 23–26.5 inches, females 21–24.5 inches
Weight: Males 55–66 pounds, females 44–55 pounds
Coat: Double coat with short, straight, hard, dense, close-fitting, weather-resistant outercoat and dense, woolly undercoat
Colors: Rich fawn to mahogany; black mask; may have white markings Other Names: Belgian Sheepdog, Malinois; Chien de Berger Belge; Malinois Registries (With Group): AKC (Herding); UKC (Herding)
ORIGIN AND HISTORY
Hard working sheepdog in Belgium has been rated raves since the Middle Ages. At that time, the rate varies widely based on the breed and grazing capacity. It does not matter much what the dog looks like as long as he's doing his job. It was not until 1891 that Professor Adolphe Reul of the Belgian College of Veterinary Sciences catalog and set up rules for different types of Belgian Sheepdogs. He found they were very similar in kind, with the main difference being the color, length and texture of the coat. Reul divide them, that there are currently four varieties : Malinois, the Laekenois, Tervuren, and the sheepdog.
Short- coated Malinois bred especially near the town of Mechelen in Belgium, is a pastor par excellence and particularly admired by competitors work. Skills and persistence are highly valued by the military, and is still used as police dogs. They are high capacity training and won the first award admirers in different types of dog competitions today.
PERSONALITY PROFILE
Malinois, like other Belgian Sheepdogs, smart, confident, loyal and honest. He is very sensitive and very family oriented. Loyal and protective, Malinois likes to spend as much time as possible with their owners. Police appreciate Malinois for sharp wit and willingness to work.
CARE REQUIREMENTS
Exercise : The Malinois has a lot of energy, and many owners find it almost impossible to do the race. If they are not involved in many activities, which can be destructive.
Preparation : The Malinois is the short coat is relatively easy to maintain. She should be brushed with a bristle brush twice a week. Malinois throws light through most of the year, with half of the weight warehouse.
Lifespan : The average lifespan of the Belgian Malinois is 10-14 years.
Training : Malinois and eager to learn quickly and excel in activities such as herding, tracking, obedience, agility, and Schutzhund. They have a desire to please their owners and respond to positive training methods based on reward. Required, with Malinois Training or natural impulse and protective properties could cause problems. Early socialization is needed.
