BelgianMalinois
- Character: Meek and pleasant, loyal to the owner, confident and responsible
- Type: Large dog
- Production Place: Belgium
- Weight: 55-65 kg
- Life Span: 10-14 years
- Behoof: Working Dog Companion Dog
It is a very well-proportioned dog with square body proportions and an overall structure that gives the impression of depth and reliability, but not coarseness. Generally males give the impression of being deeper and larger than females, while females generally appear soft and feminine. For the Belgian Malinois as a working dog, it is the fundamental trait. This breed is very confident and is neither shy nor aggressive in new situations. Reserved with strangers but very friendly with their owners. Naturally protective of its own people and its own property, but not overly aggressive. The Belgian Malinois has a strong desire to work and responds quickly to its owner's commands. Belgian Malinois Defects: Grumpiness is a serious defect. The coat is fairly short, straight, hard and resistant to harsh weather with a dense undercoat. The hair on the head, ears and lower side of the legs is very short. The hair around the neck is slightly longer, forming a collar, and the hair on the tail and the back of the thighs is also longer. The hairs are close to the body and neither stand up nor hang down. The Belgian Malinois has the advantage of being responsive, gentle and pleasant, faithful to its owner, confident and responsible, making it a very good working dog. With an excellent working nature and a strong desire to work, it is neither timid nor aggressive in new environments.
The Belgian Malinois is able to adapt to new environments relatively quickly, whether in the city or in the country. Prefers to be around familiar people and may develop an intolerance for other dogs and strangers. Therefore, extra care should be taken when introducing other dogs. He is naturally protective of his owner and is not overly aggressive.
For the Belgian Malinois as a working dog, this is a fundamental trait. This breed is very confident and is neither shy nor aggressive in new situations. Reserved with strangers but very friendly with their owners. Naturally protective of its own people and its own property, but not overly aggressive. The Belgian Malinois has a strong desire to work and responds quickly to its owner's commands. So it is a very easy dog to train. The adult male Belgian Malinois is prone to prostatitis, which is generally caused by bacterial infection in most cases, and is divided into acute and chronic, and should be treated promptly when the disease is detected.