The Malinois /ˈmælɪnwɑː/ is a medium-to-large breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd dog rather than as a separate breed. The name 'Malinois' is derived from Malines, the French name for the breed's Flemish city of origin, Mechelen. The breed was also used in Naaigal Jaakirathai (English: Beware of Dogs), a Tamil-language Indian film.