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| FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC KC(UK), NZKC, UKC |
The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Malinois is recognized in the United States under the name Belgian Malinois
Like all Belgian Shepherds, the Malinois is a medium-sized, hard-working, square-proportioned dog in the sheepdog family. The Malinois is recognized by its short brown and yellow coat and its black ears, cheeks, and muzzle.
See also: Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael),
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Laekenois is not fully recognized in the United States. Like all Belgian Shepherds, the Laekenois is, Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Tervueren is recognized in the United States by the AKC under the name Belgian Tervuren . Like all Be Dog breeds