Belgian Malinois
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Belgian Malinois
1965–70; < French malinois pertaining to Malines
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The incident occurred Saturday night when the off-duty deputy let the 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, named Santi, out into the yard to urinate, according to a news release by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The decision turned on a technicality: Police demanded the surrender of four German shepherds; the disputed dogs are, in fact, one Dutch shepherd and three Belgian Malinois.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
A friend of mine who lives in upstate New York keeps acquiring Belgian Malinois that she trains for editorial shoots and agility competitions.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024
Nevertheless, a Belgian Malinois is seen on the video either breaking free or being set loose.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 21, 2023
The manhunt came to an end thanks to the use of heat technology and a four-year-old Belgian Malinois named Yoda from a Customs and Border Protection team.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2023
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