The Belgian Malinois is a medium-sized herding breed that originated in Belgium. It is an active and intelligent breed that is loyal and devoted to its family. The Belgian Malinois stands between 22-26 inches at the shoulder and has a short, dense coat that can come in various colors and patterns.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–14 years
- Weight
- Male 27–36 kg · Female 18–27 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 61–66 cm · Female 56–61 cm
- Origin
- late 19th century · Belgium
- Coat
- short, short
- Colors
- fawn, mahogany, black mask, black-tipped hairs
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Mechelaar, Chien de Berger Belge (Malinois)
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise90 min per day