Belgian Malinois

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Friday 5 December 2014

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Height
General: 1 foot, 10 inches to 2 feet,
2 inches tall at the shoulder

WEIGHT
General: 40 to 80 pounds
Female: 40 to 85 pounds

LIFE SPAN
12 to 14 years


                Belgium, Malinois have a great deal of stamina and truly enjoy working. They are intelligent and very active dogs that excel at many tasks.Malinois are quick learners and eager to do whatever their people ask of them. In addition to herding,they also do well with police work, search and rescue, and in performance events, such as agility.

They areIntelligent and trainable, the Belgian Malinois possesses a strong desire to work and is happiest with regular activity and a job to do. A relatively easy keeper due to their medium size and short coat, this confident breed loves their families, but may be somewhat reserved with strangers. They are naturally protective of their owners without being overly aggressive.

One of the four types of Belgian sheepherding dogs, the Belgian Malinois is an alert, high-energy breed, popular as both a police and military working dog. Although sometimes mistaken for the German Shepherd Dog, the Malinois is more elegant in build and lighter-boned, but does not lack for strength, agility or herding ability. Active participants in conformation, obedience, schutzhund, herding, sledding, and tracking.

People who are not familiar with the Malinois often confuse him with the German Shepherd Dog, but there are significant differences in the body structure and temperament of the two breeds. Malinois are smaller dogs with lighter bones. They stand with their weight well on their toes, which gives them a square body profile.

Many think that the Malinois is more alert and quicker to respond. They're also very sensitive dogs that don't respond well to harsh training methods.Some Malinois are friendly and assertive, but others are reserved and aloof with strangers. They should never have a fearful or aggressive temperament. Because of their energy level and sensitivity, Malinois are recommended only for people who have previously owned dogs and have experience with dog training.

Malinois are very intense dogs who like to be included in all of the family activities. They aren't well suited for people who work long hours or must travel often, leaving their dog at home.It likes to spend all the time to be with there family.