Belgian Malinois Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Belgium

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 14-16 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: moderate

Grooming Level: moderate

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: low

Adaptability: moderate

Prey Drive: moderate

Watchdog: very alert

Breed Information

Overview

The Malinois is a protective and highly intelligent dog breed. Having one of the highest energy levels of any dog its size, the Malinois will likely exhibit puppy-like playfulness and energy until at least the age of three. The Malinois is a great family pet as long as early life is focused on socialization and exposure to the young members of the family.

The Belgian Malinois is recognized by the AKC and is a member of the Herding Group. The Malinois originated in Belgium in the late 180s and was bred to guard and herd livestock. The Belgian Malinois is one of four different types of Belgian sheepdogs, including the Tervuren, Laekenois, and Groenendael. Of the Belgian sheepdogs, the Malinois is the most common and widely recognized.

Although they were originally bred for herding, the Belgian Malinois excels as a military or police dog. The Belgian Malinois was used for military purposes as far back as World War I with many soldiers bringing their Malinois dogs home to the States after the war ended. Following that time, the AKC saw a large increase in registrations of this breed.

Today, the Malinois is more commonly found as a working breed. Some facts about Belgian Malinois are that they are versatile working dogs and popular military dogs. These dogs are exceptional at finding explosives, narcotics, and tracking fugitives attempting to avoid apprehension.

Temperament

The Malinois is a protective and highly intelligent dog breed. As one of the most active dog breeds, the Malinois is a hardworking dog that may be serious when on task, but will also likely exhibit a puppy-like playfulness and energy until around the age of three. As long as they are properly socialized and trained, Belgian Malinois tend to get along well with children, other dogs, and other pets. Because of their protective instinct, they will be initially wary of strangers. But, if they are well-socialized, they will tend to warm up once introduced. They tend to bark to alert, which can become a nuisance if you unintentionally encourage the behavior or do not train your dog to stop barking early on.

Did You Know?

The Belgian Malinois is a world-renowned military service dog. A life-size bronze statue of a Belgian Malinois is featured in the memorial to military dogs in Fayetteville, North Carolina. There are also many dog movies featuring them, like the 2015 film Max, which features a great and heart-touching story about a former U.S. Marine Service Dog.