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The male Belgian Malinois ideally should be 24 to 26 inches tall at the withers; the female should be 22 to 24 inches tall at the withers. The measurement is at the withers. Males shorter than 23 inches or taller than 27 inches; females shorter than 21 inches or taller than 25 inches are disqualified. Body proportions should be square.
Morphological characteristics
Head
The head chakra is clear and pure, rich but not heavy. Proper size to body ratio. Expression: Showing alertness, concern, and readiness to act at any time. The eyes show intelligence and questioning. Eyes: Brown, preferably dark brown. Moderate size, slightly almond-shaped, not larger than. The eye circles are black. Ears: Close to an equilateral triangle in shape, firmly erect and in good proportion to the head. The outer corners of the ears should not be lower than the center line of the eyes. Ears that droop like those of a hound or that are half erect are a disqualification. Skull: The top of the head is slightly flat, not rounded, and the width is approximately equal to the length, but not too broad. The stop is moderate.
Tone
Slightly pointed, not truncated, about as long as the skull. The surface is parallel to the surface of the skull. The jaws are rich and powerful. The nose is colored and free of stains. The lips are tight and black, with no pink color visible from the outside. Bite: The teeth of the Belgian Malinois are complete and powerful white teeth, evenly spaced, with a scissor-like bite or a pincer-like bite. An overbite of the upper jaw or an overbite of the lower jaw is a fault. If two or more of the upper incisors cannot touch the lower incisors, it will be a disqualification. Missing one or more teeth is a serious flaw. [Neck, topline, body] Belgian Malinois neck: arc-shaped, with sufficient length for the feet, with the head held high. It gradually tapers from the point where it joins the body to the head. Topline: Always maintained level, with withers slightly high, back level, straight, and strong from withers to croup. Hips are of average length, gradually sloping.
Body
The impression given is that it is powerful but not crude. Chest not broad, but fairly deep, reaching to the elbows. The lower abdominal line (from the deepest part of the chest to the abdomen) is a smooth and beautiful arc. The abdomen is overly developed. Since it is lifted up, it is not too big. Loin, viewed from above, appears short, broad, rich, and smoothof combined with the back. Tail: The tail is thick at the base, extending from the tailbone to the hock. When it is flowing, the tail is prominent and arc-shaped, and is thick toward the top, not like a hook. Tail docking is a disqualification.
Forequarters
The forequarters are well muscled but rather thick. The shoulder blades are long and sloping, leaning back against the body at a significant angle to the forearms. The legs are straight, rich and parallel to each other, with the bones being oval rather than round. The ratio of length and mass to perfection is very even. The ankles are of medium length, thick, and very slightly skewed. Dewclaws may be removed. The paws are round (cat feet) and the toes are well arched and very close together. Toenails are rich and black (except for white nails comparable to white toes).
Hindquarters
The angle of the Belgian Malinois’s hindquarters is consistent with that of the forequarters, and the angle of the hocks is more pronounced, although the angle of the Belgian Malinois is not too exaggerated. The upper and lower thigh bones are separated and parallel to the shoulder blades and forearm bones. The legs are in perfect proportion to the body, and the bones are oval rather than round. The two hind legs are parallel to each other, and the thigh muscles are well developed. If there are dewclaws, they must be removed. The metatarsals are of medium length, thick and slightly skewed. The claws of the hind limbs are slightly longer, the toes are arched and very close, and the pads are abundant. Toenails are rich and black (except for white nails comparable to white toes).
Coat
The coat is quite short, straight, hard and can protect against harsh weather, with a deep undercoat. The hair on the head, ears, and lower sides of the legs is very short. The hair around the neck is slightly longer, creating a ruff, and the hair on the tail and back of the thighs is also longer. The hair lies close to the body, neither standing up nor hanging down.
Complexion
The base material ranges from camel to mahogany color, and the top of the hair is black. The ears and mask are black, and the lower body, tail and "pants" are beige. However, the appearance of faded camel color on the body is a fault. Emotions are considered first and cannot take precedence over structure or temperament. The tips of the toes are probably white. White patterns are allowed on the chest, but cannot spread to the neck. In addition, any other parts that appear white are faults.
Gait
The movement is smooth, stretched and brisk, and does not appear to be tiring. Flexible movement is more important than strong driving force. When running quickly, the Belgian Malinois' footsteps are simple trajectories, and both the front and rear limbs are concentrated under the core line of the body due to the weight efficiency. The topline is level and strong, consistent with the purpose of movement. This species runs better in circles than in straight lines.
Temperament
Correct temperament is a fundamental characteristic of the Belgian Malinois as a working dog. This type is very confident and is neither shy nor aggressive in new situations. He is reserved towards strangers but very friendly to his owners. Genius will protect himself and his property, but excessive infringementsex. The Belgian Malinois has a strong desire to work and responds quickly to its owner's commands. Belgian Malinois Disadvantages: Irritability is a serious flaw.
Disadvantages
The seriousness of its shortcomings will be determined based on the degree to which it deviates from the above standards. In addition, some details and shortcomings will depend on the efficiency of the working ability.
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