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Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
Diving Dog ‘Kratos’ Springs for Squeaky Toys From Pool to Podium
Nine-year-old Belgian Malinois, Kratos, is one of the oldest competitors participating in the 2024 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup.
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| October 22, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Belgian Malinois History: From Livestock Herding Dog to Versatile Companion
Intelligent and curious, the Belgian Malinois is a tireless worker who maintains a lifelong attachment to their owner. Learn about the breed's history.
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| March 18, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Senior Belgian Malinois ‘Erina’ Competes in AKC National Agility Championship
Susan and Dennis Shea have always loved doing agility, but could have never imagined where their Belgian Malinois, "Erina" would take them.
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| March 12, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Belgian Malinois Doubles as Diving Dogs Competitor and Mobility Assistance Dog
8-year-old Belgian Malinois "Bullitt" may be getting older, but he's not slowing down. A 2022 NADD Hall of Fame Inductee, he's competing in the 2024 Diving Dogs Challenge.
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| February 22, 2024
Expert Advice: News
Police K-9 ‘Hummer’ Awarded for Incredible Searching Skills
Hummer is one of five 2022 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients, winning the Uniformed Service K-9 category. This category recognizes certified therapy dogs working in hospitals, schools, disaster sites, war zones, and wherever else the affection of a good dog can provide comfort. It isn’t one of those online dating sites, but Custom Canine Unlimited […]
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| December 12, 2022
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
10 Active Dog Breeds That Will Help You Stay Fit
Do you have an active lifestyle? The exercise needs of these ten active breeds would keep any owner in shape. Walking, jogging, biking, hiking, swimming, and playing fetch with your dog are all fun workouts you can enjoy together. These breeds will not only be able to keep up with your active lifestyle but can […]
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| November 21, 2022
Expert Advice: Feature
Blind Belgian Malinois ‘Pieces’ Beats Odds and Excels at Scent Work
From the day she was born almost seven years ago, Pieces has served up a mix master of surprises. First, it was blindness—which wasn’t ascertained immediately—then a propensity for Scent Work, and lastly, a perfect psychological pathway. The result? A sightless Belgian Malinois puppy with a keen sense of smell and uncanny ability to find […]
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| August 18, 2022
Expert Advice: News
Search-and-Rescue Dog “Magnus” Recognized for Detection Work
Magnus is one of five 2021 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence recipients. He won the Search and Rescue category. This category recognizes dogs certified to assist in wilderness and urban tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people. In May 2014 Sinead Imbaro, of Miami, said goodbye to Marcus Aurelius, her endeared German Shepherd […]
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| December 3, 2021
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Belgian Malinois Facts You May Not Know
Today, Belgian Malinois are often seen in the U.S. military and police forces. Learn about this Navy SEAL favorite, plus more Belgian Malinois fun facts.
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| September 22, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Belgian Malinois “Shiraz” Awarded 2020 Search & Rescue ACE Award
Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hardworking dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. One award is given in each of the following categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, Therapy, Search and Rescue, and Exemplary Companion Dog. Like a good wine, Shiraz seems to just keep getting better with age. The 12-year-old […]
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| December 3, 2020