Belgian Malinois

[mal-uhn-wah]

noun

1. one of a Belgian breed of medium-sized dogs having a short coat, tan to dark brown in color, a black mask, and erect ears, bred originally as a sheepherding dog.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Belgian Malinois¹

1965–70; < French malinois pertaining to Malines

Example Sentences

When Makoto Mizutani and Ben Luddy moved into their second-story unit in San Pedro 10 years ago, their Belgian Malinois Penny was just a puppy.

From Los Angeles Times

Riot on Wednesday wrote on Instagram that his dog, Sunday, died in an apparent hit-and-run accident on June 18 in Suwanee, Ga. Howard said that he was visiting New York when he received the tragic news that his beloved Belgian Malinois “got loose and was hit by a car that kept going.”

From Los Angeles Times

Aimee Gutierrez said on Instagram that her family rescued a 9-month-old Belgian Malinois three weeks ago from the pound and named her Saint.

From Los Angeles Times

The force said that Police Dog Zeus, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, had received veterinary treatment and it was hoped he would make a "speedy recovery".

From BBC

Some of the blood products are from dogs like Augustus, a 55-pound Belgian Malinois whose owner signed him up to donate blood at a canine community blood bank, which is modeled after the human volunteer system.

From Los Angeles Times