Belgian Malinoiss Dogs and Puppies (Belgium Malinoiss)

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Belgian Malinois Dog Breed Brief

The Belgian Malinois is one of a group of shepherding dogs from Europe. The Belgian Malinois is a sort of niche breed that has found fame and accolade from his high degree of train ability and prowess as a protector. The Belgian Malinois is an alert and intelligent dog and is keen to please, but this attribute does not predispose him to be a family pet.

Typically, the Belgian Malinois has found himself employed as a police dog or watchdog. And, while his popularity in the ring is modest at best, the Belgian Malinois makes his presence known as a keeper of the peace throughout the world.

During the early 1800's, the Belgian Malinois was one of many general purpose shepherding dogs known collectively as Chiens de Berger Belge. These dogs were bred not for their beauty but rather for their utility. And, although their protection ability was unmatched, no records that documented breed history were ever kept. The Belgian Malinois muddled along herding and policing as demanded.

Near the end of the century, dog shows came into fashion throughout Europe and the promotion of national breeds became a point of great pride. It became clear that Belgium has no such distinctly Belgian breed and so began an effort to establish one.

In 1891, Professor Adolphe Reul was asked to study various dogs that were native to Belgium and to classify them into breeds. He grouped together several dogs, differing only in coat colour, and classified them as Belgian Shepherds. Of these shepherds, the short haired variety was developed in the area around Malines and so, this breed became known as the Belgian Malinois.

In the fifty years that followed, the Belgian Malinois enjoyed moderate popularity as a police dog and guard dog. But, after World War II, few Belgian Malinois were bred for competition and their popularity temporarily declined. Today, the Belgian Malinois is again being recognized as a pre-eminent police dog, surpassing even the German Shepherd in demand. The Belgian Malinois is seldom a family pet, but his presence as a protector and enforcer is well known and respected the world around.

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