Although it is in the shepherd family like the German Shepherd, the Belgian Malinois has a distinctly different body structure. Belgian Malinois protection dogs have a slightly smaller build with a finer bone structure. These dogs, when carefully chosen and bred from the finest Belgian Malinois breeders, are well-balanced, level-headed dogs that are quite easy to control. The current trend in law enforcement is to use the Belgian Malinois instead of the German Shepherd. In the Netherlands, 90% of the canine police force consists of this breed, while the working German Shepherd accounts for the other 10%. In previous years, this percentage was reversed.
The early history of Belgian sheep-herding dogs, (also known as chiens de berger Belge) is similar to that of other shepherds, including those used for guarding and more general purposes. These breeds were mainly bred to excel in ability, and as such, very few accurate records were kept. However, in 1891, a professor named Adolphe Reul took on the study of the Belgian breeds, and he discovered that there were several dogs of the same manner, but with differing coat color and type. He grouped them together as Belgian shepherds. The one with a short coat became known as the Belgian Malinois, because it was believed to have been developed in and around the region known as Malines. Reul was one of a group of dedicated breeders credited with the formation of the Malinois. It is said that he owned many of this breed of dog, including "Mastock," a well-known specimen in breeding circles. History suggests that one of the first registered Belgian Malinois was named "Charlot." This individual is thought to have been born in 1891, and it is said that Charlot was a model used by A. Clarys, a Belgian artist. While the Malinois has not enjoyed a great amount of popularity in the United States since World War II, this breed is still one of the most popular shepherd breeds in Belgium. In America, the number of registered Malinois tumbled after the war, and it was quite uncommon to see a Malinois entered into competition. The Belgian shepherd breeds were officially separated in 1959, and the registrations of Belgian Malinois began to increase, but it was still less popular than other Belgian breeds. Recently, this breed has gained popularity for its reputation as an excellent Police Service Dog. Other Protection Dog Breeds from K9 Working Dogs:
Global Supplier of Police K9s, Service Dogs, & Official TrainingThinking about getting a Belgian Malinois protection dog? Here’s why you should! Belgian Malinois have incredible herding, protecting and guarding drive. Belgian Malinois training involves obedience training in addition to protection training to compliment these drives. These dogs can vary a lot in appearance, from sable to red to black to light tan, and can have a variety of different facial markings and masks. They can be short or long haired, and they vary in size from medium to large. Malinois belong to the working dog class, and were originally bred as herding dogs in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and other European countries. They have a high drive, are extremely intelligent, are very loyal and make excellent personal and family protection dogs. Training a Belgian Malinois for protection takes thorough training and a great trainer. These dogs are high energy dogs and great training is a must! Belgian Malinois protection is about the best protection you can get. Learn more about our individual dogs below! Contact us to get started on your journey to owning a Belgian Malinois protection dog today!
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