What kind of dog is max in the movie max?

Yakin knew his fictional tale of a military service dog in war-torn Afghanistan, despondent after the death of his Marine handler, would ring true with the highly intelligent Belgian Malinois breed increasingly used by the military and police. read more

Five Belgian Malinois dogs were used to film the family adventure 'Max,' but Carlos had true star quality. Five Belgian Malinois dogs were used to film the family adventure 'Max,' but Carlos had true star quality. read more

The cartel's dogs sense Max and run after him. Max fights them off, severely wounding one of the dogs, while Justin runs away and leaves his bike behind. When he gets home, he finds Tyler and Stack, the cartel's dog handler, who was injured in the melee. Feigning innocence, they accuse Max of doing harm and demand his euthanization. read more

Directed by Boaz Yakin. With Thomas Haden Church, Josh Wiggins, Luke Kleintank, Lauren Graham. A Malinois dog that helped American Marines in Afghanistan returns to the United States and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience. read more