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BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (MALINOIS) |
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APPEARANCE
Malinois is a short haired medium-sized dog, well proportioned,
intelligent, attentive, hardy and alert.
Elegant in appearance with an
exceedingly proud carriage of the head and neck.
Accustomed to the open-air life, built to
resist the bad weather of the seasons and atmospheric variations so
frequent in the Belgian climate. The
whole conformation gives the impression of depth and solidity without
bulkiness. They are alert, active and make good livestock herding,
companion, security and assistance dogs. These dogs are resourceful and
intelligent.
The male is usually somewhat more impressive and
grand than his female counterpart, which has a distinctly feminine look.
TEMPERAMENT
The breed
is confident, exhibiting neither shyness nor aggressiveness in new
situations. When required the dog is, without hesitation, an obstinate
and ardent protector of his master. A vigilant and attentive dog , with
alert and questioning looks, denoting his intelligence.
Characteristics
With fine proportions and proud carriage of
head, conveying an impression of graceful strength. The dog
combines the valuable qualities of the best guard dog for property with
his inborn aptitude for guarding flocks.
COLOUR
All shades of fawn to mahogany, grey with
black overlay.
Size
Dogs:
Around 24-26 inches.
Bitches: Around 22-24 inches.
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