They resemble German Shepherds

.....but are more compact    

The only breed the program raisesis the BelgianMalinois considred ideal for the military because of their high energy,strong sniffers, trainyability, agility, speed, drive, work ethic, loyalty and when needed, fiercenees. They resemble German Shepherds, but are more compact.

Courtesy: US Defense Department

Canine Comrade

11/21/2012 02:41 PM CST

U.S. Navy Lt. John Geary pets his dog during a homecoming celebration on Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan, Nov. 19, 2012. Geary is assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 14, which completed a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington.