Lily's helpful canine companion, Bubba, is a Belgian Malinois shepherd dog, a working breed often used in law enforcement for such tasks as the detection of odors. The US Secret Service uses Malinois dogs to protect the grounds of the White House. They are also used as ordinary police K-9s in several countries. Navy SEALS use them as combat assault dogs (CADS). Their bite isn't as strong as that of a German Shepherd but the Malinois is generally seen as healthier, smarter and faster. They're also fiercely loyal, obedient, and agile.