Puppy Dog Breed Belgian Malinois
The Belgian Shepherd Dog Malinois pronounced m l nw is a breed of dog sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed The Malinois is recognized in the United States under the name Belgian Malinois Its name is the French word for Mechlinian which is in Dutch either Mechelse herdershond shepherd dog from Mechelen or Mechelaar one from Mechelen Like all Belgian Shepherds the Malinois is a medium-sized and square-proportioned dog in the sheepdog family The Malinois has a short mohogany coat with black overlay It has black erect ears and a black muzzle It has a square build in comparison to the German Shepherd Due to its history as a working dog i e being bred for function over form the Malinois can vary greatly in appearance The acceptable colors of pure-bred Malinois are a base color fawn to mahogany with a black mask and black ears with some degree of black tipping on the hairs giving an overlay…Read More about Belgian Malinois at WikiPedia
Latest Belgian Malinois Frequently Asked Questions:
I am considering a Belgian Malinois as a companion and watch dog. I do have a large fenced yard for excercise and occassionally have small grand children over fo visits. I've read all of the AKC literature on-line in regards to this breed, but would like to hear from someone for advice that has actually owned and trained one. Thanks in advance.
Answer:Good morning. I have raised, imported and trained malinois for 27 years and I consider them to be the zenith of WORKING dogs. Having said that, I must warn you that a malinois, depending on bloodlines, does not make a good "companion" dog as they almost "require" a job and if they don't have one, they will find one and it may not be to your liking.. I have no idea where you plan on getting one from or what breeders and bloodlines you have looked at, but, do be careful. Most malinois are very high energy dogs and may not do well as a "pet". If you need more info, please email me and I will be happy to help you as much as I can. Hope I helped!!!
i have read articles and informations about the characteristics of belgian malinois dogs and it says that these dogs are intelligent. the person will think or comes to his mind that these dogs are incredible, so what if the dog that he purchased is dull. isn't it frustrating to know somehow? i am eager to know, if the information applies to all belgian malinois dogs, is there any guarantee that all belgian malinois possessed all the positive traits and characteristics as what encyclopedias or websites claimed.
Answer:Nope, there is not and I told you that the other day on another question you posted. It depends on where the dog came from, what bloodlines, what type of exposure the dog had as a puppy and what kind of training you are looking to do with one. There are some stupid malinois out there, I know, I have seen them. There are also some shy/sharp dogs too. Then you have the real working type of malinois that most people cannot handle because of their temperament. Which one is yours like? You seem to be looking for answers and hoping for something more then what you have, but, it is impossible for anyone here to tell you more about your dog without actually seeing it. What are you , specifically looking from this dog? Can you find out where he came from? What are his bloodlines?
I have a 6 month old Belgian Malinois our first show is in a few weeks I need to know how she should be groomed for the ring.What type of blow drying and any trimming?
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My one year old Belgian Malinois recently is having this behavior to always remind him to finish his food. He will really eat all of it unless you watch and tell him to do so. I always give him the attention he needs. He doesn't have this when he was few months younger. What do you think should I do to get him to finish his food without doing this?
Answer:Place his food down for 15mins. Let him eat all he wants in those 15mins then take the food away and do the same thing in the next feeding schedule. This way your controlling how much time he has to eat and he will eat whats given when its given!
my friend has a belgian malinois cross breed and he wanted to know if his cross breed can be intelligent as the pure one. i have also a belgian malinois but i do not know if my dog is a pure breed or cross. my dog has black mask on his face, an erect ears, mahogany brown in color and his nail color is black. the seller told me that my dog is half breed but as i browse the photos in the internet. my puppy really resembles the pure one. i do not know the distinct feature of a belgian malinois. that is why i seek help from the dog experts. thank you all.
Answer:looking to your description given yr dog seems to be of cross breed.
