Litter Size: 6-10

In the United States, Germany and other European countries, the Malinois is bred primarily as a working dog for protection, bomb and drug detection and police work. This is not only because they can be aggressive when they need to be but also because they are fast learners of new tricks. This dog needs to be properly trained from the start of his life. Abusive, harsh or overly permissive training may result in a dog without the proper attitudes and because of its size and aggressiveness may harm people or other creatures. This is a working dog for an experienced dog owner. Most police forces have switched to Malinois in favor of all other breeds due to the breed's intense "prey drive". The Malinois is unmatched in terms of toughness and focus, and is not a dog recommended for inexperienced or even "average" dog owners.