Malinois dog AKC awarded 39 new herding titles to Belgian Malinois. The average lifespan of the Belgian Malinois is 10–12 years. Notable health problems prevalent to the Malinois include cataracts, epilepsy, thyroid disease, progressive retinal atrophy, hip dysplasia, and pannus, although these problems have been minimized through selective breeding. Awarded the Dickin Medal for conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty while serving in military conflict Awarded the PDSA Gold Medal for animal bravery: Malinois dog The Malinois 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"
Shire of Talbot and Clunes with the shire. On 31 May 1965, an Order in Council united the Borough of Clunes with the Shire of Talbot to create the new Shire. On 20 January 1995, the Shire was abolished and split between the Shire of Central Goldfields (Talbot) and the Shire of Hepburn (Clunes). Talbot and Clunes was divided into four ridings, each of which elected three councillors: Shire of Talbot and Clunes The Shire of Talbot and Clunes was a local government area about northwest of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1860