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Belgian Malinois
Did You Know
  • The Malinois is one of four types of Belgian sheepherding dogs registered in Belgium and France as the Chien de Berger Belge.
  • The Malinois shares a common foundation with the Belgian Sheepdog and the Belgian Tervuren.
  • The Malinois was bred basically around the city of Malines from whence the name is derived.
  • There have been two periods of Belgian Malinois activity in the US: post WWII and the early 60's.
  • Though it is one of the numerically smallest AKC breeds, the Belgian Malinois has been registered with the AKC since before the 50's.
  • In Europe and other countries besides the US, the Belgian breeds (including the Malinois) share a common standard.




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