The Belgian Malinois will need daily engaged exercise with the owner. Daily walks and very little exercise is not enough for this type of dog.
The Belgian Malinois needs minimal grooming: occasional brushing and bathing with a medium-bristle brush.
The Belgian Malinois is a high energy, intelligent, playful, intense and protective breed.
This breed should be socialized to children when young and never left unsupervised with young children.
Bred for herding and guarding livestock, the Malinois was originally recognized as the Belgian Shepherd in 1891. While rare in the U.S., this breed is still popular in its native Belgium.
