Malinois Greyhound

The Greyhound and the Belgian Malinois have been around long enough to possess a rich history that mentions the reasoning behind why the breed was created, as well as what the breed is used for today. Because the Malinois Greyhound is a newer breed, he does not have the same weight to his history as his parent do. So, in order to understand why this unique hybrid was created and what he may be used for today, we need to take a look at his paren't history. For instance, the Greyhound is a breed that is thought to be among the most ancient of dog breeds. For millennia,  breeds like the Greyhound have been around for centuries were even written about in Roman poetry and stories due to their fascinating and sleek body style. While no one is really sure why the breed was created initially, there is no doubt that their incredible speed and hound like nose were most likely developed in order to make a fast and intelligent hunting dog. Regardless of what the Greyhound was made for, there is no doubt that he is a stunning and impressive animal. Because the breed is so unique in terms of his 'S' shaped body style and incredible sprinting ability, the DNA of the Greyhound has been altered very little over the years and what we know today is most likely very similar to what the ancients knew and loved years ago. Greyhounds were brought to the New World around the 16th century by Spanish explorers and ever since the awe-inspiring breeds have been used for show and racing in both Europe and the United States. The Greyhound was recognized by the American Kennel Club in the year 1885 and has been a relatively well-known show and companion dog ever since. While the Greyhound was well-known for his speed, the Belgian Malinois was popular for his agility, high-intelligence, and herding skills. This breed was originally created in Belgium and takes his name from the town of Malines. Although the Mal was most likely popular long before the 1800s for herding and guarding farms, it wasn't until 1891 that the breed became extremely popular and divided into types with individual names. When sheep herding became slightly less popular in the modern world, the Malinois needed a new line of work. It was then that these athletic and fiercely loyal dogs became companions to police officers.  Due to their high intelligence and eager to please mentality, the Mal excelled in police work and were even used periodically during World War I. Despite the Malinois' many talents, the breed actually completely disappeared from America by 1939. It wasn't until 20 years later, after World War II, that more of the dogs were imported over and began working with the police once again. Today, the Malinois is still used as a police dog and can be an excellent companion for the right family.