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. Due to its history as a working dog (i.e., being bred for function over form), the Malinois can vary greatly in appearance. The acceptable colours of pure-bred Malinois are a base colour fawn to mahogany and tan with a black mask and black ears with some degree of black tipping on the hairs, giving an overlay appearance. The colour tends to be lighter with less black agouti or overlay on the dog's underside, breeching, and inner leg. 'Obama thanks special forces for daring bin Laden raid'. Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 18 September 2011.
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