Large Herding Group

Belgian Malinois

Also called Chien de Berger Belge (Malinois) and Mechelaar

Easy to train
Needs space
Needs lots of exercise

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.

Weight: 40–79 lb (18–36 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 22–26 in (56–66 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 90 minutes a day
Coat: Short
Origin: Malines (Mechelen), Belgium (late 19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Very energetic
Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Confident Hardworking Intelligent Loyal Protective

Coat colours

Black mask, black-tipped hairs, fawn and mahogany

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	60–79 lb (27–36 kg)	40–60 lb (18–27 kg)
Height	24–26 in (61–66 cm)	22–24 in (56–61 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)