Herding Group
Belgian Malinois
The job
The Malinois was developed around the city of Malines as a livestock herding dog.
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Facts
Malinois first came to America in 1911.
The Malinois is one of four closely related Belgian herding breeds.
Height 24-26 inches (male), 22-24 inches (female). Weight 60-80 pounds (male), 40-60 pounds (female).
Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden. CC BY 2.0. Image source. Sources: American Kennel Club.
