Belgian Malinois Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Belgian Malinois

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Belgian Malinois Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Belgian Malinois.

Belgian Malinois Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 24-26 inches / Female 22-24 inches

Weight: Male 29-34 kg / Female 25-30 kg

Size of Dog: Large

Breed Type and Dog Group: Herding Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: Belgium (In the Belgium town of Malines)

Exercise Needs: High amounts of varied exercise is required

Coat Type: Short, straight and weather-proof

Shedding hairs: Heavily twice per year, light shedding consistently

Grooming needs: Low

Training a Belgian Malinois (Trainability): Highly trainable & training is a must

Other Names of Belgian Malinois: Belgian Sheepdog, Chien de Berger Belge

Belgian Malinois Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 14 years

Number of puppies per litter: approximately 6 to 10 puppies per litter

Temperament / Behaviour: Obedient, alert and loyal when trained correctly

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Belgian Malinois puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Belgian Malinois dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Belgian Malinois Puppies and Dogs

Belgian Malinois puppies and dogs are very clever, and this makes them easily trainable. It is important to train dogs and puppies from this breed as young as possible in order to prevent them from becoming overly-dominant, and to teach them how to socialize from an early age. With the right training, these dogs make great family pets. They are particularly loyal, protective and devoted towards their owners and families. Dogs and puppies have high observational skills; they are very alert and watchful, and generally make very good guard dogs. This breed requires a lot of daily exercise and a routine that is varied in order to stimulate their minds. This should be taken into consideration if you are considering buying a puppy, as they will need time, patience, care and attention.

Choosing Belgian Malinois Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Belgian Malinois puppies grow into large sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Belgian Malinois puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. This is a generally healthy breed that doesn't tend to suffer from many hereditary diseases. It tends to be more susceptible to eye and skin infections and conditions. Dogs and puppies require a firm and experienced handler, somebody that isn't aggressive or harsh towards it, however, is capable of handling it well with firm guidance. The grooming needs of this dog are really quite low as they have short hair and do not require a lot of grooming, only during times of shedding, and they rarely require bathing! This is a lovely breed; a strong dog with intelligence and a protective nature.

Belgian Malinois Puppies and Dogs