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Lawrence Ervin of Team Texas K9s and his seven-year-old Malinois, Aurnia, continued searching for flood victims more than a month after the initial storm, accessing remote parts of the river in UTVs, amphibious tanks, canoes, and johnboats.
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The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Like many herding breeds, the Malinois is highly energetic and driven by movement, a strong prey instinct that can lead to chasing cars, animals, or even children if not channeled appropriately.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
But Echo is a Belgian Malinois, a highly intelligent and high-energy breed known for working alongside law enforcement.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
At the Los Angeles City East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys there are lots of huskies, Malinois and shepherd mixes over 40 pounds with names like Lonnie, Moi, Spikey, Aloe and Marbles who are waiting to be adopted or fostered.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 4 Sep. 2025
The Belgian Malinois from California is one of the 10 finalists for Nationwide Pet Insurance's 17th annual Hambone Award.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Breeds include Belgian Malinois, Chihuahua, English bulldog, Labrador retriever, boxer, Maltese, French bulldog, German shepherd, husky, shih tzu and Lhasa apso.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
As for warming up, the singer gets his blood pumping with morning walks with his Belgian Malinois dog Ruby.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Elmhurst’s other police dog is Tommy, a Dutch shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
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The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Like many herding breeds, the Malinois is highly energetic and driven by movement, a strong prey instinct that can lead to chasing cars, animals, or even children if not channeled appropriately.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
But Echo is a Belgian Malinois, a highly intelligent and high-energy breed known for working alongside law enforcement.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
At the Los Angeles City East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys there are lots of huskies, Malinois and shepherd mixes over 40 pounds with names like Lonnie, Moi, Spikey, Aloe and Marbles who are waiting to be adopted or fostered.
—Staff Report, Daily News, 4 Sep. 2025
The Belgian Malinois from California is one of the 10 finalists for Nationwide Pet Insurance's 17th annual Hambone Award.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Breeds include Belgian Malinois, Chihuahua, English bulldog, Labrador retriever, boxer, Maltese, French bulldog, German shepherd, husky, shih tzu and Lhasa apso.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
As for warming up, the singer gets his blood pumping with morning walks with his Belgian Malinois dog Ruby.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Elmhurst’s other police dog is Tommy, a Dutch shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
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“Malinois.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Malinois. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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