Belgian Malinois, << mal uh NWAH, >> is a breed of dog closely related to the Belgian sheepdog. It is named for the town of Malines, or Mechelen, Belgium, where it originated in the late 1800’s. The Malinois has a short-haired coat with longer hair along the back of the hind legs. It is usually light tan to brownish-red, with darker coloration on the face. A devoted companion, the Belgian Malinois has been used occasionally for police work.
