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Diego

Belgian Malinois

Male, adult

Sunbury, OH

Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
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Adopting a Belgian Malinois

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Belgian Malinois - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

You can adopt a Belgian Malinois at a much lower cost than buying one from a breeder. Adopting a Belgian Malinois will cost around $300 (this covers pre-adoption expenses to care for the dog). In contrast, buying Belgian Malinois from breeders can be prohibitively expensive: anywhere from $1,000 to $2,500.

The easiest way to adopt a Belgian Malinois is through a rescue that specializes in them. You can start with a breed search on Adopt a Pet. This tool will show you all the available Belgian Malinois in your area.

Belgian Malinois fun facts

Fun Facts:

Belgian Malinois have an incredible sense of smell and an extreme endurance, making them exceptional police dogs. They’re one of the top preferred breeds by police forces across the country. They’re even used by the Secret Service to guard the President!

Belgian Malinois are extremely versatile in their talents. They excel in a variety of fields: herding sheep, excelling in the show ring at flyball, and more.

Despite some color and coat type variations, all four types of the Belgian sheep-herding dogs have the same basic shape. The Belgian Malinois is the only one with a smooth coat and is the least common of the Belgian shepherds.

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Belgian Malinois Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Belgian Malinois types to temperament and health issues to popular Belgian Malinois mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.