I rescued a malionis mix, he with my other dogs tore my back door open to rescue me from a fire, I had no clue that I was about to die. Best dogs ever!!!
@@zinov3 my malinois knows how to open our doors too. We did not learn her to do it, she just learned how to open it by herself. She is now 2 yrs old, very healthy, sweet and obedient dog. I do really love her and treat her like my own child 😊 ❤
Rescued one yesterday. She is quite skinny. In a few hours, she is already getting comfortable with our yard. We have a big one thankfully. I have an appointment with the vet for her today. I hope she is not seriously sick. I rescued her from where she was kept in a very bad condition. Wish us luck please.
Zoe T. The divide between working and show Mal breeders is pretty solid, so it shouldn't be as much of an issue as in, say, German Shepherds. At least when it comes to US breeders I feel like there are more working breeders vs show/pet breeders, and they don't tend to stray from what they're specifically breeding for (high drive and intensity vs looks and temperament)
Just lost my Mali mix. She was 90% business and highly driven to protect and herd. Didn’t know what to expect with such a headstrong dog, but she was wicked smart, full of energy and such a lover. She made a great pet and companion, but also thrived as a semi wild dog as I am a hemp farmer by trade, so she had lots of time outside with me and chasing wildlife. I’m hooked on dogs with these attributes for life now. Loyal and loving as it gets, but independent and protective, almost to a fault.
I got a mallanois puppy a couple months ago he requires tons of exercise, he's already stopped someone breaking in at 6 months old, he's a great family dog aswell
The best Malinois in my opinion are the knpv Malinois and that is only because they are mixed with a lot of other great dog breeds including Working German Shepherd, Dutchie, and even some Pitbull and great dane believe it or not.
Perfect dog for athletic people. Running and doing workout with mine is a pleasure. And it force you to reveal your leadership. Good way to improve self confidence and esteem.
I have a malinois mix dog and she is the best. She was clearly abused or something else in the past, but shes such a nice, intellegent and workholic girl. I love her so much!
I have a 8 month old F. Belgian Malinios, AKC registered puppy also! She is at 22" tall to the shoulder. She is 45 lbs so on the smaller side of the breed. She is such a wonderful part of my family. I bought her to be my PTSD "Anxiety" Service Dog. She is in training for that. As a US Armed Forces Veteran Retired I just knew that she was the breed that I wanted to get. She keeps an eye on me as she knows me as I know her. She like it says on this clip a lot of work, training, but as she gets older I feel she will be with me 24/7/365. More and more US Armed Forces Veterans are getting the breed for Service Dogs. It is a breed that we know will be a great service dog, but also for "personal & family protection!" If needed. Very smart breed just have to work with them a lot! But so glad she is in my household now. Fur is short for all sorts of weather especially the summer gets so hot. Sheds 1-2 a year so brushing her every couple of weeks. Balls, toys, even rags is her favorite to play with.
Timothy Casey There is a great difference between having a service dog and a dog that protects your family if needed. They need very different temperament... a service dog should under no circumstances try to “protect” you. It should never bite people and should be safe for the public even in extreme circumstances of stress. A service dog should remain calm under pressure and perform the tasks it was trained to perform. I think it is very important to understand and respect the different strengths and weeknesses of dogs. It is not recommended at all to train your SD for protection and a dog that has been trained for protection may be considered a weapon and can be denied access which other SD’s otherwise have access to.
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Great video... I own a Mal and have owned three plus I'm former law enforcement. Mal's are a great pet for EXPERIENCED owners. Play with them, have fun with them, enjoy them and be a great leader for them. (Again, EXPERIENCED owners only). Yes, they are working dogs but people get the misconception that in the police department we have something for them to do all day... we do not. Mostly they ride in the back of the car with us or play with a toy in my office. They are very intelligent and adapt to what you want them to do. When I leave them at home I tell them to guard the house and they do. When I take them outside the house I always say let's go on a mission... and they love it. The first year and a half you want to really play with them and they are very smart and will try you, but if you're a good intelligent leader they fall in line. They are so smart that they know if they are dealing with a dumb owner.... trust me and they will act accordingly. To those who can lead, are intelligent and love them... they are the best. For those who aren't that bright and not that experienced with pets.... you've been warned... they will punk you. Best dogs I ever owned... side note though.. some how, some time, some where they will accidentaly hurt you pretty bad. But, they have a unique sense of humor....
I agree with this lady about the Malinois as a pet. 💯 My 3 year old Mal is a family pet purchased from a breeder who helped us pick the dog for us. I fortunately work from home so he has several exercise sessions every day. You have to have the time if the animal will be a pet only.
Grandma to a MalinoisX. Best dog ever! Super protective, loving, hardworking, cuddly and LOYAL! LOYAL! LOYAL! He won't leave with my son if he doesn't see me leave also when we go to the park. Such a good boy🥰
This has been my favorite breed for many years. I first had one when I was about 14 and he was my best friend and was in herding. I now have a 4 year old boy who was a rescue and there’s so many in rescues now due to the movie Max. Some still have a purebred paperwork from their previous owners but not often cause breeders often take them back. Even though you can get Mals from breeders with guaranteed health I would suggest rescue. There’s been a huge spike in Malinois in rescue because of Max people think they can get that dog for their kids.
During deployment we noticed the Malinois with the JSOC groups that passed through, it seemed insanely professional the dog breed, and again during Person of Interest i noticed that breed again and i loved the character Bear on the show that dog was awesome, they did go through 3 or 4 different dogs that played the character on the show and all of them graceful and full of energy. It is however a extremely active dog and me with my disability i am unable to keep up with such a dog so i just enjoy watching videos with the dog breed and any dog breed to be honest.
Rescued a mal Shepard mix in October. He's almost 8 months now and 92lbs and 28 " at shoulder. He is still growing . He is one of the smartest dog s ever and a great family pet too. Tons of energy for sure. We love him and he us. What more can you ask.
I currently have my second Mal, incredible dogs, my first lived to be almost 18. This one I rescued at 9 just 6 months ago. They can be stubborn at first but are fiercely loyal and will do absolutely anything to please their human. Wouldn't recommend to a first time dog owner, but you could work yourself and fmaily up to get one. Just prepare yourself for the work ahead.
My best friend has one, and it's his first dog. He is totally amazing. I have a small Brittish shorthair cat at home, who a real adorable badass. She's in fact a mix between a tiny wild cat and a Brittish shorthair. She uses the dog to steal meat. When we ask the dog to watch her, he does, when she goes to far in the garden, he takes her by her neck and brings her back.
Richard Jones I met a man today who was walking with this dog. He told me it was a very hard dog to train and maintain. Once it's trained however, it's one of the friendliest dogs out there. Plus, he told me that these dogs can rip apart a German Shepard
@Richard Jones i think this dogs BM arent stranger friendly and i think maybe they arent good with visitors.. friendly fire could happen in any moment with this dogs! hehehe
A very good friend of mine, who works as a dog trainer, owns one and is the most fantastic, beautiful, awesome and incredible creature I've ever seen. You might think they're incredible just by watching videos of them - trust me, when you see first hand what they're capable of, your jaw drops right down to the floor. Athletic doesn't describe it. They're true superdogs. I'll never own one myself - I'm far from being anywhere close to the level of activity this breed deserves... but it's my favorite breed by far.
They are EXCELLENT home and personal protection dogs. Fearless and ANY dog that approaches aggressively when your Malinois confronts it, will back away.
I love Mals but I don't agree that any dog that approaches it aggressively will back away. A working line German Shepherd I have seen dominate Mals no problem. There are also other breed that can dominate a Mal. Mal's excel at working with handlers, responsiveness, and drive
I have one we bought him when he was five months old he is an amazing pet loving very affectionate and loyal to our family and is it and is very protective over children and the baby
I can't wait for my Malinois puppy ❤️ We will do IPO too And our puppy dad is a IPO winner in Germany and Poland And the mom has very good IPO results too Three weeks to go ❤️ Just a gorgeous, beautiful and powerful breed ❤️
I wish I could have a dog like this. My best friend has one, and they are totally amazing. My cat, who's in fact a tiny Brittish grey hair, but a real badass, loves to play with that dog. He even watches her. When she goes too far, he takes her by the neck an carries her back.
Yeah I think the most important thing is to talk to the breeder and interact with the puppies before you select one. If you want a calmer disposition you can find one. I have two males. One of them is "crazy" and will go through a burning house if I asked him to. The other has a medium drive and is extremely affectionate. It all depends. But definitely needs a lot of work and leadership.
It's so apparent he loves being with you and performing the tasks you ask. He couldn't be happier. Love your story! That be interested when you guys enter competition. I didn't know what you were talking about ,but it has to be the epic adventure. Keep us posted!
My boyfriend has a Belgian and her previous owner never cared for her and she’s had some sort of training, she’s the sweetest cuddliest precious girl that melts into you she’s also a in house type dog
I have a groenendael x malinois and she is one of the best dogs I’ve ever owned. They are great family dogs if you provide them with a significant amount of exercise and socialization. While my dog turned out great, I can’t say the same for everyone in her litter. It’s incredibly important to do your research and know how much time you can put into one of these amazing pups before you commit. In a good home, they are some of the most loving and smart animals. Love my Belgian Shepherd!
I would like to show my dog...hes 3yrs old now..had him since 6 weeks old. 90lbs and hes a tank! Ive trained him as my service dog as im in a wheelchair, permanently. He , Max, has taken alot of work to get where he is. I have to say he is the handsomest, ist beautiful Malinois ive ever seen. His Father is "Jochie" , he is shown here on youtube a couple videos :). and Duko Is his grandfather. Cara, is his mother. They Are all on the Malinois registry. I love this dog! He is intact.
Who cares about standard when you see such a great working ancestry. These obsession over looks instead of working ancestry and ability is killing the breeds. I would not hesitate for a minute if the working dog I wanted had not the looks standard but it came from such great working background. Nice video, as always
Absolutely my favorite breed even though I could never have one (not nearly active enough for them). It's just impossible to overstate how amazing they are. I follow a number of Malinois-oriented RU-vidrs. Great video!
Jax is gorgeous! I love the red in his coat; prefer the red to fawn/beige/tan. Every dog I have ever had has found me instead of me adopting them. I had one growing up & he was totally faithful & loyal!
beautiful dogs! I own a Czech working line German shepherd currently and I would love to get one of these dogs to go along with my boy! I love dogs that I can work and train with.
My Malinois is an amazing pet. She lives along side a very bossy Jack Russell and is very sweet to the Jackie. Excellent indoor dog. Very sweet but full on Malinois when needed
I miss my Malinois friend Boss who lives in Valle del Rubi in Tijuana...he is the Father of over one hundred puppies now...Boss is like a bull in a china shop...I love him so much.
i have worked with this breed sinsce 1981 . out b,G society club was very into keeping the dog relatively a secret. we were afraid it will b/c popular for the wrong people and wind up in shelters. Well the time is coming, I understand a movie will be coming out about a boy and his beautiful B.Malinois. If this is true it could be a disaster for this dog. It happened years ago with shepards and rin tin tin, just know are German shepards are becoming by good breeders the dog it was meant to be, which was similar to a Malinois as far as work, and protection , personal and military
I'm so glad I saw your post, I've just rescued what looks like a Malinois mix, she's just the best and I'm planning to train her just as you suggest, thanks for the advice x
I would love to get a Belgian Malionis but the wife thinks it to much dog for me but I have a Belgian Tervuren he is very smart and ball driven. He’s learned how to let him self out the storm door without getting his tail caught. Best dog I’ve ever had.
I have a 9 months old German/mal mix and best decision I’ve ever made. She’s super stubborn but she’s very intelligent. As much as a terror she can be, I love my Little Lexi.
Awww your boy is sooo handsome! They might say he's not AKC standard but i think he looks really good and i like his coloring. Wish they'd make more of them in this color & size. Thanks for sharing such a good positive informative video on this breed.
I love her, her dog too. Dog makes you young again. They push you to work. I had a GSD for 11 years. Each and every morning I went with her to park. If you are a lazy person ... Get a dog. If you truly love her.. you would go for a walk often. Dogs are so happy when they play and see kids in the park. Love from India. ( This mal does an easy pick for new pet lover. No way.. they can't handle. Mal needs to work hard and exercise a lot.
Always buy from working dog stock. Show dog's are ruining so many working dog breeds,.breeders trying to make money whatever the cost to the breed. Working dogs not always the cutest but usually healthier and less chance of being inbred.
G.H.T. sadly it's the working dog stock that's been ruined by breeding for ball drive and bite. This is no longer the even tempered herding dog it was 30 years ago.
Most working breeds, (herding dogs, like GSD, Malinois, Beus.) Can't even perform tasks they were bred for because they're so strung out and high drive. I know more Show dogs with working titles, thanks working lines who are even presentable in a ring. With form comes function. Show dogs aren't bred just for looks. They're bred to standard, including workability.
@@nya5153 Choose your breeder wisely. A quality working dog breeder will breed for a non nervy Malinois(uncontrolled high drive). Nervy dogs give a bad impression for the working breed overall. Check out Temple of the Tree breeder and videos to learn more about what makes a quality working dog and breeder.
@@Bocbo Choose your breeder wisely. A quality working dog breeder will breed for a non nervy Malinois(uncontrolled high drive). Nervy dogs give a bad impression for the working breed overall. Check out Temple of the Tree breeder and videos to learn more about what makes a quality working dog and breeder.
I have an awesome 3 yr old female . She's the equivalent of an IPO Level 2 . Pretty much anyway . lol I had been on the fence about owning a Malinois because I wasn't sure if I had enough time to be fair to that breed of dog . I've mainly worked with and owned German Shepard. Also I had never owned a female dog before. She has turned out to be the best dog that I've ever had . No problem finding the time for her . I'm excited everyday to spend time working with her . She is a sponge when b it comes to learning and incorrigible when I t comes to the tennis ball . I could not have wished a better dog if I had tried . BTW Jax is extremely handsome and built exactly how I like . You're so fortunate to have him !!!
My Mal GSD mix is about 10 wks old quick learner and I can tell when it's time for some training she starts biting on everything take her out for about 15 min session three four time a day she come in and fall right to sleep.its best to have a fenced in yard for them to run around not chained. Also u need plenty on chew toys they do a lot of knawing.
We have a malinois mix and this is not a beginners dog. The work ethic and drive is relentless. They need a lot of care, attention, and exercise, but they will work hard and with proper training are a wonderful dog. Their loyalty and work ethic is off the charts, just be aware of what you are getting into.
My female is fawn ,a very pretty dog, had no choice in the matter, she was given to us as an 8wk old , as a personal preference I would like the darker dog , they look meaner.
I was aware of the energy, but no one told me about the fact that these dogs are MENSA SMART!!! It was a rough start, but I am learning to take it day by day with my Mali, and we are finally meeting in the middle. I won't give her up for a million dollars.