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Belgian Malinois Dogs
The favoured police and military working dog: intense drive, high stamina, needs a job.
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| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Mechelen (Malines), Belgium, 1800s | Wikipedia |
| Purpose | Police, military, detection and protection work; herding origins | Britannica |
| Temperament | Confident and protective, reserved with strangers; devoted and highly trainable | PetMD |
| Average Weight | 18–36 kgNote: Females ≈18–27 kg; males ≈27–36 kg. | PetMD |
| Height | 56–66 cmNote: At the shoulder; females 56–61 cm, males 61–66 cm. | PetMD |
| Lifespan | 10–14 years | PetMD |
| Exercise Needs | Very high: needs demanding daily work; unsuited to an idle household | PetMD |
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