Belgian Malinois also known as the ‘Mals’ are increasingly growing in demand. People love these strong, magnificent dogs for their strength and loyalty towards their masters.
Belgian Malinois dogs are more elegant than bulky, the kind that is built for hard work.
Male Belgian Malinois are stronger and sturdier than their female counterparts, who are more feminine and have slender features.
Mals in their truest essence are farm dogs but through the intense training and grinding, they make perfect police dogs.
Malinois tend to have a friendly and kind temperament. They are agile, alert, obedient, hardworking and highly protective of their masters.
They form an unbreakable bond with their master and obey their commands. Thus, you need to be a leader to guide them at all times. They shouldn’t be left on their own for too long.
Belgian Malinois are extremely high on energy. If you’re a first-time dog owner, you should consider purchasing/adopting a Malinois only if you can adhere to a highly active routine.
Originally from north Belgium, Malinois came to the United States of America in 1901.
Belgian Malinois Facts
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Avg. Weight: Male (29-35) kgs, Female (25-30) kgs.
Avg. Height: Male (61-66)cm, Female (56-61)cm.
Life Expectancy: 14-16 years.
Dog Group: Herding Group.
Colors: Fawn, Fawn Sable, Mahogany, Red, Red Sable, Black, Brindle, Cream, Cream Sable, Grey, Grey Sable, Liver.
AT A GLANCE
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- Size (4/5)
An average size male Belgian Malinois weighs around 29-34 kgs and is 61-66 cm tall.
Whereas, a female Belgian Malinois weighs around 25-30 kgs and is 56-61 cm tall. The females are more slender body wise. The females are lighter and have lady-like attributes.
Malinois are known to be strong and agile but they are not stocky or beefy. Their structure makes them graceful.
They have short, hard to touch, weather-resistant coat that makes helps them fight against weather atrocities.
The coat can be fawn, red, or mahogany in color and can have tips or not.
They have a black nose, flathead, and a pointed muzzle. Their eyes are shaped like lozenges.
- Affection Level (5/5)
Belgian Malinois are friendly, loyal, kind, agile, alert, hardworking and possessive.
Mals tend to develop a very strong bond with their masters, they respect them and are very protective of them.
They are perfect companions and they truly are man’s best friends.
- Apartment Friendly (1/5)
Since the Malinois have been farm dogs earlier, they have astoundingly high levels of energy. If you stay in a bungalow that has a fenced backyard where you can play with your dog, you should get a Malinois.
If you stay in an apartment, you can add a Mal to your family provided you take it out for walks, runs and play with it, so that it’s is active both, mentally and physically.
- Cold Weather Tolerability (4/5)
Mals have something that’s called the double coat. This means that there are two layers of fur on their body, one that is underneath and the other that’s over it.
The layer underneath creates insulation in cold weather, keeping the Malinois warm. It acts as an electric heater.
- Hot weather tolerability (4/5)
Just like the topcoat protects the Belgian Malinois from the cold, it does the same for the heat.
The outer cover keeps the hot air and the sun out of the skin’s reach and it is like a built-in air conditioner for the Malinois.
- Barking Tendencies (2/5)
These elegant looking, agile creatures are strong indeed but quite chatty too.
If you’re someone who likes a quiet and calm breed, Malinois might not be the best match for you. They tend to bark and howl sometimes.
Depending on the situation, the volume of their bark differs. Numerous reasons such as excitement, fear, happiness, alarm, greeting, seeking attention, protection, etc.
- Cat Friendliness (2/5)
Malinois do not get along with cats. Because of their strong prey drive, they are likely to chase cats or other furry animals that are much smaller in size.
However, they might get along with cats if they have been introduced to each other in the Belgian Malinois puppy years.
- Dog Friendliness (2/5)
They have a low tolerance for other dogs, which could be of their breed or not. Malinois are aggressive with unknown dogs and can often get into fights with other dogs.
If you have a bungalow it is advised that you should fence it in order to prevent accidents from happening as it could be harmful to other dogs as well.
- Exercise Needs (5/5)
These square-shaped strong dogs require intense activities for mental and physical stimulation.
They need vigorous amounts of physical activity for their body type, to maintain energy level.
You need to take them on brisk walks or runs even, for about 20-30 mins, three to four times a day to meet the required exercise needs.
If possible, leave your Malinois off the leash and let him run around in the park.
- Grooming Needs (5/5)
Belgian Malinois have a short, dense coat of fur that sheds heavily. It is thick in some areas such as the neck, the tail, and the back of the thighs.
Although easy to manage, the Malinois should be brushed every week to remove the dead hair. It is very important to do this.
Other than that, frequent nail clippings from a professional, bathing and brushing teeth for dental hygiene.
- Playfulness (5/5)
Malinois are highly active and very playful, they are robust and tend to run in circles than in a straight line.
They enjoy playtime with their masters. They are good with children under supervision.
- Trainability (4/5)
This high energy breed is also extremely intelligent. Malinois are obedient and can be trained easily by their masters.
However, if you are an inexperienced owner, training a Malinois can be a hard task for you.
- Intelligence (5/5)
Belgian Malinois are highly intelligent dogs.
They are the smartest police dogs with a great sense of smell and direction. They are one-man dogs and extremely protective of their family.
- Mouthiness (1/5)
Dogs use the means of chewing to explore things.
Malinois are more prone to this activity as they are “prey-driven herding dogs” so they naturally tend to chew and chase small animals.
Malinois do tend to slobber and drool as well, so you might have to get used to the wetness around.
If discouraged in the puppy years from biting family members or inanimate objects, Malinois adhere to that. A firm ‘no’ must be said when your Mal tries to bite you, even whilst playing.
- Price Group (4/5)
A well-bred Belgian Malinois could cost you anywhere around 1000$-2500$.
ABOUT BELGIAN MALIN>ABOUT BELGIAN MALINOIS
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Belgian Malinois come from northern Belgium and were once shepherd dogs. They were used to protect herds and farms against any harmful circumstances.
Just about a few years ago, Malinois came into the police force and were used as guard dogs because of their excellent capabilities.
They are highly energetic, quick and robust which keeps them on the move.
Malinois have a strong built, with a thick double coat that helps them fight the cold and hot weather.
WHERE BELGIAN MALIN>WHERE BELGIAN MALINOIS CAME FROM?
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