"The Belgian Malinois (MAL-in-wah), first bred around the city of Malines in the northwestern region of Belgium, are one of four closely related breeds of Belgian herding dogs. In some countries, the Malinois is classified together with the Tervuren, Laekenois, and Belgian Shepherd (aka Groenendael) as a single breed collectively known as the Belgian Sheepdog."

The gray sable aka silver or wolf sable. In my opinion this is the most attractive color in the Mal's palate. There is nothing wrong with the off standard colors, except that the breed standard saying they shouldn't look that way. There are no ill health effects from them. The breed standard only accepts a color range from fawn to rich mahogany, with a black mask and sable coat in the show rings. The breed being a shepherding breed is capable of many colors from white, to cream, to solid black, and coats with white markings. Dilutes are possible as with blue (a light to deep steel grey) and liver (a light fawn to deep dusty red).