Belgian Malinois
Coverage of Belgian Malinois in the Nexus archive.
- K-9 killed in hit-and-run after he was spooked by illegal fireworks on July 4, sheriff’s office says
K-9 Santi, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, was spooked by illegal fireworks, jumped a fence, and was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle in a hit-and-run incident. The driver did not stop, and authorities are investigating.
- K-9 killed in hit-and-run after he was spooked by illegal fireworks on July 4, sheriff’s office says
A 5-year-old Belgian Malinois K-9 named Santi was killed in a hit-and-run after being spooked by illegal fireworks on July 4. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported Santi jumped a fence due to fireworks, was struck by a fleeing vehicle, and later died at a pet hospital.
- K-9 killed after fireworks scare sends it running into traffic in Central California
A 5-year-old Belgian Malinois named Santi, who had served with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office for four years, was killed after being scared by fireworks and running into traffic in Central California.
- K-9 killed after fireworks scare sends it running into traffic in Central California
A K-9 named Santi, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, was killed after fireworks scared it into traffic in Central California. Santi had served with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office for four years.
- K-9 dies after being hit by car when illegal fireworks erupted in California
K-9 Santi, a five-year-old Belgian Malinois, died after being hit by a car during illegal fireworks in California on the 4th of July night.
- Inside Miami PD’s K-9 unit: 5 new teams hit the streets
The Miami Police Department’s K-9 unit has added five new officer-and-dog teams patrolling Miami-Dade County. The dogs, including breeds like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, are trained to detect explosives, narcotics, money, and guns. They are currently deployed for World Cup security, with handlers and dogs working 24/7 as trusted partners.
- Colorado’s K-9 cops like chew toys, scratches and keeping black bears alive
Samson, a Belgian Malinois in Colorado Parks and Wildlife's K-9 unit, is trained to detect items like dental floss, assist in poacher busts, and deter black bears from human areas to prevent euthanasia. Funded by a $12,000 grant from Ben Roethlisberger, the program addresses rising bear conflicts in Colorado, where the population has grown to 17,000–20,000.
- Fullerton PD announces passing of retired K9 'Jax'
Retired Fullerton Police Department K9 'Jax' died on May 19 after battling cancer. He served for seven years and inspired the Fullerton Police Canine initiative in 2018. The department honored his 'incredible career' and Belgian Malinois breed.
- 'Thought I was losing him': Beloved family dog survives rattlesnake bite to face
A Belgian Malinois named Zev survived a rattlesnake bite to the face outside his family's home in Escondido, Southern California on May 17. The family is warning other pet owners to remain alert about the dangers of rattlesnakes near residential areas. The incident highlights the importance of pet safety precautions in areas where venomous snakes are present.