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Belgian Malinois |
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Belgian Malinois (mălĭnwä`), a breed of medium-sized working dog working dog, classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs raised by humans to herd cattle and sheep, as draft animals, as message dispatchers in wartime, in police and rescue work, as guardians of persons and property, or as guides (see guide ..... Click the link for more information. developed in Belgium at the turn of the 20th cent. It stands from 22 to 26 in. (55.9–66 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 50 to 60 lb (22.6–27.2 kg). The smooth, straight coat is short except for longer hair around the neck, on the back of the thighs, and on the tail. It is brindled fawn in color with a black mask. One of three closely related types of sheepherding dogs from Belgium, the Malinois is distinguished from the other two, the Belgian sheepdog and the Belgian Tervuren, by coat and color only. In addition to being used for its herding abilities, the Malinois has frequently been trained as a police dog. See dog dog, carnivorous, domesticated wolf (Canis lupus familiaris) of the family Canidae, to which the jackal and fox also belong. The family Canidae is sometimes referred to as the dog family, and its characteristics, e.g. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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3) Telin, a Belgian Malinois, attacks Edwards Air Force Base K-9 Security Senior Airman Jason Jacobs, in order to show students the power of security dogs. Today, the canine unit employs 15 full-time dog handlers and 15 Belgian Malinois for scent identification lineups. The sheriff's canine unit consists of 10 German shepherds and Belgian Malinois, 10 deputy canine handlers, three sergeants and a lieutenant. |
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