Belgian Malinois
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Belgian Malinois
1965–70; < French malinois pertaining to Malines
Example Sentences
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Also in 2020, a Belgian Malinois named Maximus attacked a woman who was feeding him a treat before transporting him from an L.A. animal shelter to an Arizona rescue facility.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 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
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
Sir was a 4½-year-old Belgian Malinois who had been with the Police Department since March 2022, authorities said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023
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