Belgian Shepherd Malinois

Other name: Malinois

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Hair type	Short
Origin	Belgium
Template	Average
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 20 kg to 25 kg	From 56 cm to 62 cm
Male	From 28 kg to 34 kg	From 60 cm to 66 cm

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History of the breed

The Belgian Shepherd Dog Club was founded in September 1891 with the launch of the first selections. The Belgian Shepherd Malinois variety was officially recognized as such in 1909. The current standard for the breed was established in 2001.

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Physical features

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

The Malinois lives for his master. He is very affectionate , close to his adoptive family and his master. He is invested and is very responsive to the slightest order. He has a great capacity for attention . He is dynamic , dedicated , loyal and loyal . He is always ready to defend or even save his master’s life, even if it means giving his own in exchange.

He is courageous and he does not let anyone come and impose themselves on his territory. Thus, he makes an excellent watchdog . He is very intelligent , quick-witted. It is not for nothing that it is prized by police forces and armies around the world. He is also playful with children, whom he will protect against everything.

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Education

Sensitive, intelligent and full of humanity, the Malinois must be educated with gentleness, kindness but also firmness. Education must begin at an early age. He wants to please his master and that is an undeniable advantage. He must be socialized as much as possible so that he does not experience any difficulty in his approach to others when he is an adult.

Never use violence. If he disobeys, do not hesitate to sulk him. He always needs his master and therefore will quickly understand that he did not do what was asked of him. He can also learn through play and should not have to do exercises that are too repetitive, otherwise they will get bored.

Living conditions

The Belgian Shepherd Malinois is essentially a working and activity dog. He will prefer life in the country or in a large house with a garden, but will be able to adapt to living in an apartment if he is out frequently. Urban life is not to be avoided, however, but it will be all the more at ease and happy in a house with a garden. He needs to go out to burn his energy and channel his energy.

Health

The Belgian Shepherd Malinois is a robust and rustic dog. There is no breed specific affection, but the possibility of dealing with hip dysplasia should never be ruled out entirely, although the Belgian Shepherd Malinois is relatively less concerned than other dogs of large or medium size.

Overall, it doesn’t have much to worry about on the health side as long as it is taken care of properly. It does not fear cold or heat and even less bad weather.

However, before considering surgery, it is important to talk to the vet. Indeed, the Belgian Shepherd Malinois is very sensitive to anesthesia . Due to its muscle / fat ratio, the death rate is above average when subjected to anesthesia.

To protect yourself from these risks and insure your companion in the event of health problems, Woopets advises you to take out insurance for Belgian Shepherd Malinois dogs .

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

The Belgian Shepherd Malinois remains subject to a spring moult and another in autumn. It is nevertheless easy to maintain, because its coat is short. The latter must be regularly examined and cleaned in order to preserve its protective capacity.

It is recommended to brush the dog once a week . During moulting, it is advisable to use a curry comb before brushing, in order to ensure the cleanliness of the undercoat.

The eyes are cleaned with gauze and physiological saline, and the ears with ear drops. As with all breeds, their nails should be clipped regularly if they do not wear out naturally to avoid the risk of cracking, which can cause pain. In order to preserve your teeth , it is also important to brush them . This treatment eliminates the accumulation of tartar and the proliferation of bacteria.

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Food

His diet must be adapted to his daily physical expenditure. His diet should above all be rich in proteins and carbohydrates. Without great expense, high quality kibble is sufficient. Croquettes which are also suitable for this dog in case of strong activity. In addition, as for German Shepherds or all breeds subject to stomach twists, the Malinois must ingest his meal in 2 times . A fairly light ration in the morning and a more generous one in the evening.

Physical activity

The Belgian Shepherd Malinois needs to stay active. Long daily outings should be offered, as well as games and ideally obstacles to overcome (forest hikes and agility courses, for example).

Unlike adults, puppies have a lower need for physical activity due to their size. Under 4 months, 15 to 20 minutes of play outside, morning and evening, are sufficient. From 4 to 6 months, the puppy, in addition to continuing to enjoy games outside, may be required to take short walks. From 6 months to a year, the duration of outdoor exercises (for example with a ball or a Frisbee) can be extended to 40 minutes. From the age of one, the Belgian Shepherd Malinois can begin to follow his master during his jogging sessions, the duration of which is to be gradually increased. Note that hard surfaces, such as asphalt and concrete, should be avoided.

Famous Belgian Shepherd Malinois dogs

Max : this Belgian Shepherd Malinois is the main character of the film Max , released in 2015 and directed by Boaz Yakin . Max and his owner named Kyle , an American soldier, are sent to Afghanistan, where the man is killed. The Malinois returned to the United States alone and was adopted by the family of his trainer. The presence of the animal will help the family to rebuild itself.

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