Belgian Malinois, one of four kinds of Belgian Shepherd
Dogs.
Chien de Berger Belge
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Dog breeds of the world, Belgian Shepherd dog Malinois |
| Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) | ||
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Belgian Malinois, one of four kinds of Belgian Shepherd
Dogs.
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| Alternative names | ||
| Belgian Malinois Chien de Berger Belge |
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| Country of origin | ||
| Belgium | ||
| Common nicknames | ||
| Classification and breed standards | ||
| FCI: | Group 1 Section 1 #015 | |
| AKC: | Herding | |
| ANKC: | Group 5 (Working Dogs) | |
| CKC: | Group 7 - Herding Dogs | |
| KC (UK): | Pastoral | |
| NZKC: | Working | |
| UKC: | Herding Dog Breeds | |
| Not recognized by any major kennel club | ||
| This breed of Dog is extinct | ||
| Notes | ||
The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) (IPA: [ˈm?lɪnˌwɑː]) is a breed of Dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Malinois is recognized in the United States under the name Belgian Malinois
Like all Belgian Shepherds, the Malinois is a medium-sized, hard-working, square-proportioned Dog in the sheepDog family. The Malinois is recognized by its short brown and yellow coat and its black ears, cheeks, and muzzle.
Dog breeds of the world, Belgian Shepherd dog Malinois