Appa - Belgian Shepherd Malinois Dog for Adoption in Des Moines, Iowa

- Very goofy guy who will seek out attention and stand in your lap while you're petting him

- Loves tennis balls and tug and just loves to play and be active in general; happiest when he has frequent walks or other outlets for his energy

- May prefer to explore and do his own thing here in the shelter, but will likely open up more once he's in a home environment and has had time to decompress

- Loves car rides and will sit in the back patiently

- Not the biggest fan of being in a kennel and may need some help feeling comfortable when left alone

- Young, noisy or busy children can be too much for him; will likely do best in a more mature home

- Can be very awkward and unsure of other dogs, and may prefer some dogs over others; would be most comfortable with a slow introduction to new dogs (dog intro required)

- Cool-looking dog with a ridge of fur on his back

The ARL's shelter software requires that we choose a primary breed for our dogs. Visual breed identification in dogs is unreliable, so for most dogs we are only guessing at primary breed. We get to know each dog as an individual and do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality, not breed label. Primary Color: Tan Secondary Color: Black Weight: 54lbs Age: 1yrs 1mths 4wks Animal has been Neutered

The Belgian Shepherd Malinois is a versatile and intelligent working dog breed known for its agility, loyalty, and protective nature. Originating from Belgium, these medium-sized dogs have a distinctive short coat in shades of fawn with a black mask. Malinois excel in various roles such as military, police, search and rescue, and as loyal family companions. With proper training and socialization, the Belgian Shepherd Malinois thrives on mental stimulation and physical activity to channel its high energy levels effectively.

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