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His native country, Belgium, is home to four herding breeds that vary by color and coat type. Named for the town of Malines where he originated, the Malinois is the short-haired variety. He is a medium-size dog with a protective personality and, among other things, has proven adept at police work.
Chris Wojda and his 6-year-old Belgian Malinois, Clive, like to end training sessions with the 65-pound dog jumping straight into his arms and licking Wojda's face. A movie coming out this weekend about a military dog named Max has some owners, breeders and trainers concerned that the Belgian Malinois will be the new Dalmatian. The Warner Brothers film depicts the true story of a Belgian Malinois military dog serving in Afghanistan with his handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott.