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Information About Dogs – Information on Dogs Also Puppy Information
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
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| 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 | |||
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| 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: [ˈmælɪnˌwɑː]) 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.
See also
- Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
- Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
- Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)