Do you want a malinois? 

Fun saying I heard about Malinois. If you throw a tennis ball off a cliff: • A dumb dog will jump after the ball to its death • A smart dog will look at you in confusion • A Malinois will jump off the cliff and bring you the ball back

I never "trained" my malinois, but he will follow any command, including, "go to bed", and "go eat". As a pup, I told him to get off of the couch only one time, and he hasn't gotten on the furniture since. One time, and he gets it. The only word I need to control him is "no". He tells me when he wants to go out, and he used that signal to have me follow him only to discover my senior father in trouble on the stairs, or had fallen. When I see my father, he would lay down instead of going to the back door. He can jump, from a standing position, high enough to see over the neighbors 6 ft. fence. He only poops in one area of the backyard (his idea). Out of all the dogs, and dog breeds I've had, he's the only one to do that. Smartest dog I've ever been around, and I'd swear on a stack of bibles, that, by the look in his eyes, he understood me when I told him my father was dying, and later when I told him my father had passed. He had definite reactions. He used to come in and check my fathers'' chair to see if he had returned from the hospital. He stopped checking after I broke the news of his passing.

Yea a gold fish sounds about right for me.

I was born in Malines, so I am a Malinois. My dog is - of course - a Malinois. We have so much in common: we're both crazy as hell and enjoy life to the fullest. Great to be Malinois

It's like owning a super strong and fast toddler on steroids

My Mal is 11...and she's just getting out of puppy stage.

Me: my dog ate my homework. Teacher: Detention Her: my malinois ate my homework? Tearcher: Fair enough, i understand.

My Malinois, Shadow, was at my side every day for almost 14 years. I was fortunate enough to be able to take him to work with me, and eventually went into semi-retirement. Did a LOT of hiking and camping in the Smokies, and in the Rockies. He never got tired or bored. And always let me know when there were bears about. 👍🏻 Very smart breed. Definitely too smart for casual dog owners.

I'm a retired k9 trainer & handler for over 12 years , I know mainois extremely well 😀 They r insanely intelligent Furr Missiles ❤

Still my favorite Malinois video ♥️ I remember watching it a few months after getting our first Malinois and said to myself “What the hell did I get myself into..??” 🤣 3 years later and still loving everyday with this breed.

Got one at 14 months from a shelter and learned quickly that this was a smart but challenging for average person. Had to educate ourselves quickly and still continually to try to give her a better life and support her needs. Still not close to a professional but doesn’t look like we’re “ruining” her. Beautiful and very agile and super smart. Amazing dog.

These dogs are ideal for people with PTSD , The dog keeps you so busy you don't even have time to think and dwell on things👍🏻

We just got a 3-4 month old puppy from a rescue that was thought to be a german shepherd/lab mix. We had a feeling that wasn't accurate based on her looks. We looked over some pictures and figured she was a Mal. Watching this video only confirmed our thoughts. This is 100% the 2 year old version of our puppy! Love it!

Our Mali is not quite two and he is the sweetest dog ever. So smart, so loving and good. He takes his training really seriously :) He has only eaten one coach.

They are such great dogs!! Trained them in the military. Obedient, loyal, very protective, fun loving, intelligent and on and on. Yes they are hyper! But, they have great personalities and are worth every minute you spend with them. I sorely miss my best pal, Barry, 143L.

I've had malinois for years. The one thing I can say with certainty is you have to stay about three steps ahead of them. Take that for what it's worth. That truly is the only reason I feel comfortable working out of town. My wife I know is safe.

I saw an evolution chart that started off with a huge, predatory dinosaur, evolved into a T-Rex, which eventually evolved into a Velociraptor. It ended evolving into a Malinois. lol. Love this video, and am totally in love with Envy.

"Because they are half jungle cat and will eat your house." Mal comes out of nowhere to attack her paper. LOL

LMAO, "Malinois: German Shepherds on speed? ....yep thats true"

I got my female Malinois at 4 months old. She does not have an off switch and she acts just like your pup. My "Mel" is coming up on 8 months old. Is easy to train. Walks great both loose leash and heal. BUT then she turns into a Tasmanian Devil. She love to tug and retrieve toys. I'm 76 years old and she is the love of my life. If I were working I would not have bought her. I need a protection dog for my wife and me. I walk in front of the supermarket to teach her to behave around people. She is trained enough now that I leave her kennel open at night and she jumps on our bed and cuddles with me. Your video totally describes a Malinois. ThankQ for a great video.

Both funny and genuinely informative, thanks. "German sheperds on speed" sounds about right... Best of lucks!

I have a malinois (terueren)/German Shepard mix and she's a mouthful. She's now eight years old and people think she's in her youth (so does she). She's a fantastic dog, to say that she's alert and eager to interact, and protect for that matter is an understatement. You have to be fast or otherwise she's ahead of you. She does need to feel that you're the leader, but you'll have to have a gentle touch. She wants to please if she knows what you mean.

After having several German Shepherds and one pitbull I am considering a Mal. Thank you so much for such an honest portrayal of the breed. Very helpful.

This is by far the best, most honest Malinois video I’ve ever seen. A glimpse of what they’re like on any given day.

Finally, a level-headed video for those considering getting a Malinois. Thank you!

I've enjoyed this breed for 50+ years. My mother brought three to the states in 1965 from France. She raised them for the next 40 years.

#1 reason is Loyalty! I've had Dobermans, GS's and nothing even comes close to my Mali. Will never own anything other than a Mali again.

Dog: Apparently that paper is taking your attention away from me so I’m taking the paper away from you.

my wife and I got a Belgian Malinois last week and he's driving her crazy lol. I totally love him his name is Bello.

Great video.... My Malinois, Mala will turn 2 this month. I didn't know a thing about Mals until I got her. There were so many times I regretted getting her and almost gave her away to police dog trainers. I persisted, she began to mind me, and we grew very close. I cannot image life without her now. One thing for sure you have to spend time with a Mal. These dogs do not do well being caged up for 8 hours while you're at work. In fact I believe they become even more rambunctious and harder to control if they are left alone and especially caged up for long periods of time. My Mal spends the day with me, sleeps with me, and most of the time rides with me in my truck. When I have to leave her I leave her with someone. Have I spoiled her..... YES... and she knows it!

Not the dog for apartment dwellers, these wonderful , beautiful bundles of energy, need a nice size yard to roam in.

I couldn't handle a 2 y.o Mal. I had to give her up. Just kept following me around the farm. Gave her to my Nan for company. Those two ladies must be having great fun at the retirement home- i haven't heard from Nanna in weeks!

The best malinois explainer i've ever watched! (mal owner)

when the dog coughed i lost it. can't stop laughing! i bet malinois are the reason for "dog ate my homework" excuse hehe

Truly a great breed. I laughed several times watching, as my Mal, Warren, is SO much like this. But I couldn't imagine my life without her, she sleeps next to me every night

I got a mal and I work a full time physical job she gets taken to dog beaches and parks, trails and long hikes and is now being trained in sleevework . They are incredible dogs but you must have an active lifestyle to keep up with there’s.

A beautiful Malinois, but that dog is in charge. I'm almost 69 and have had mine for just over a year - he's almost 15 months. He really wants to be good and is smart as heck, but he doesn't need 24/7 attention. Like any dog they adapt, but I also don't leave him alone for hours at a time. A couple of walks, a couple of outside fetch games with some hard running, some play catch inside and some training (he knows about 18 "tricks" - I'm including come, wait, stay, leave it type commands along with shake, go around, high five type stuff and more words than I realize) each day and he is happy. We've done 3 obedience classes and 1 agility class, mostly to socialize with other dogs. I had two Bouviers before him and you just have to be in charge. He wants to please. Big personality!! But they do need attention, just not what some try to make it seem.

Thanks for this awesome video. Our first Foster Malinois acts exactly like Envy. Always moving and never stopping. Don't forget, a resting Malinois is only recharging.

This has to be the most informative clip about Malinois, I've seen on the net

I just started watching vids on these beautiful animals. So far until I found this post, I only saw the "working" dog vids. Thanks for showing the more "normal" side of these fur babies.

They only know one word..... "Play" Some folks think they are "working" dogs. Mals dont know what work is. They think EVERYTHING is play.

I have watched this vid several times and having experience with mals I can confidently say this is my favorite video about Belgian Malinois and what it's like to own one.

My wife and I have two just turned a year old - brother and sister. They are certainly a handful, I had forgotten what they are like as puppies. We lost our Malinois last July and my wife absolutely had to have a dog and I like a nut said we should get two. Well our lives have not been the same; they absolutely have to be kept active or they get into mischief. Everything belongs to the female, she scopes out what she wants to get into, collaborates with her brother to keep us distracted while she sets out to take what she wants. They are a beautiful breed, smart and are a lot of work. At 68 and 62 respectively, a little more that we bargained for.

Your video was lovely and so informative. I've had German Shepherds and been an admirer of Malinois but had no idea of their intensity!! Wonderful job on this video and both you and your dog are beautiful! Would love to see more of Envy in videos. Good job.

We've had our boy now for three months and part of our decision was your video. Thanks much!!

Thanks that changed my mind, I'll stick with GSD.

I was going to get a Siberian husky but I found 2 Belgian mela was at 4 weeks old they were going to be put down I adopted them did not know how these 2 were going to change my life I have fallen in love with this breed And I plan to always have a bilge and mellow wall in my life❤❣

Ok, I guess I won't be owning one.

If you think a Border Collie is high energy, Malinois are like a Border Collie on steroids.

Love your videos! It's refreshing to see someone who has a bit of a laid back nature yet is still very knowledgable and successful - I was starting to think I was out of place as a trainer because I didn't act like I was a Sergeant in the army 100% of the time!

Beautiful dog but waaayy too much hyperactive energy for me.

They don’t miss anything. Super alert, super protective, and super loving & loyal. My 2nd Malinois gets along great with big and small dogs. She almost ate the cat until she learned they are family members to be respected. She’s more afraid of a paper bag falling on her than much of anything else. She’s strong, tolerant of cold and hot weather and a very durable dog.

I'll never get one, thanks for the informative vid.

owner of a mali/tervuren mix over here. I never can imagine having an other dog now after 1 1/2 year. First it was a bit of change in everydays life because of her insane energy and spirit but now that we've trained her (up to 3 hours a day - training and free play outside) shes the best dog in the world. Her willing to learn and work is just crazy but it keeps us going and being active everyday. To those wo are working in a 9-to-5 I wouldn't recommend getting a Mal - you should bring a lot of time otherwise this breed is going to get "psycho" and "chaotic" like you said in the video! Nice Q&Q..keep going!

My mal is 11 wks old today. I’ve had her for 2 wks now and she is identical to Envy in terms of looks, personality and energy. From pup to full grown, they are go go go😊

Omg, your facial expressions are priceless. We adopted a Mal last month at the shelter. We didn't do our research and he is 7 and untrained O.o. Ne was perfectly calm until we got to the car and he wanted to play. Now we have to train and adult Mal and get him adjusted to a prosthetic at the same time.

I love my maligator she is awesome. I stay up late but the return is worth it 100%

German Shepherd/ Belgian Malanois mix = Say goodbye to your life.

One of the best malinois videos I've seen so far. Very informative. Thanks for the honesty :)

Exactly the same as my jack russell terrier, but 5 times the size

This lady is right, I have a Mal as a working dog (K9 Blaze). K9 Blaze is everything she has explained. I throw, and throw, and throw, and throw a ball and this dog does not tire. They are EXTREMELY fast dogs. When dealing with them, it's quite certain you will be bit, HARD. I also have 2 Shepherds. As I have always said, The worse thing about a Mal and/or Shepherd is the best thing about them. Everywhere I go they are there (including but not limited to the bathroom). However if I ever need them, they aren't to far away. Do your research on the dog your getting, make sure if the animal fits you and your lifestyle.

Aside from the side splitting hilarity of this video the information provided is on point. Just got you a new subscriber. Can't wait to get my Mal next year.

Such a down to earth informative video. A must see for any potential owner. Have owned Kelpie X dogs for over 30yrs they are much alike in the energy department. Boredom leads to destruction.

She's a spectacular example!! Lovely Mal!!!

I own one that is 1 year old...The only people who cant handle the Mal's are people who dont want to or cant spend enough time with them....They can be trained as well as any other dog...But they do REQUIRE your attention....Wonderful dogs

Yep, that is a Malinois.

I can SO relate to your video, only I found it AFTER getting a Malinois ... AND, she is such a sweetie, and funny, and energetic, and I totally love her to bits!

Thank You! This is the very best dog video I have seen in a very long time. WHAT a handful that beautiful dog is!!!

Envy is just beautiful and I am very, very glad she's YOURS. :) About five years ago I rescued a GSD/Heeler mix who was my first experience with a high drive dog. Your Envy makes me think of her. I'd had GSDs and even a Border Collie before and had done some training and tracking (hobby only). I've even had a Jack Russell/Dachshund mix (part dog/part wild thing). Story joined our house at ten weeks old--was a dream to housebreak, super easy to teach the basics. But she never, ever, ever, ever, ever slept. And she had to have something in her mouth all the time--on walks, in the house, etc. She destroyed bedding, ate socks, and chewed up all her toys. Story loved fireworks! The boys would take her outside with them on the 4th of July and had to hold her back to keep her from grabbing the bottle rockets. The more explosions, the happier she got. We are seasoned dog owners and love a challenge, but this? Good grief . . . My oldest son graduated from college, landed a dream job, and moved out. Story went with him. It turned out to be a perfect match. He gets her and is not put off by her complicated disposition. He tells me that at five years old, she's finally sleeping at night--sometimes. And she's stopped chewing up her toys--mostly.

0330: wakes up daddy to go outside and potty. 0340: watches daddy drink his coffee. 0345: watches daddy potty. 0400: out for a 3-4 mile run/walk. 0500: watches daddy shower. 0545: watches sadly as daddy leaves for worlk. 1810: yay, daddy's home. 1820: out for a 3 mile run/walk. 1900: watches daddy eat dinner. 1915: play time, play time, play time. 2100: watches daddy sleep. Repeat cycle.

I laughed throughout the video!! I think I'm in love with Envy.❤️ Trying to decide on breeds and have always been fascinated by these beauties but the more I research the more I realize I'm not ready for one yet, I'm not home enough to keep this breed busy enough. Could be a disaster. Thank you for sharing.

Mine laid down while awake for the first time when he was 1 year old. I honestly thought he was sick! He had never stopped moving before! 😅

My rescue Belgian Malinois mix is the most hyper dog I have ever owned. He requires at least a few miles of running every single day. I can not imaging having a purebred Belgian Malinois.

I love that ending, it really shows their nature. Super focused and ready to work, but still need to explode afterwards. You really only ever see them working and that can give people the wrong idea of this dog's energy during "free-time".

I'm always super impressed when people can maintain this kind of hyper maintenance breed. Good job lady. But I'll stick to my rescue mutts.

I saw this video a cocouple of years ago. I enjoyed it then and I especially enjoyed it now while I'm in quarantine in SFBAY. Thank you for sharing. It made my day

This is brilliant

I love how *Envy* decided when you were done speaking from your notes. I have a Belgian Malinois in the USA (I am visiting in Alice Springs and leave on Friday). I have been away from my home for almost 3 weeks; and I miss my Sable - the Belgian Malinois.

The right dog can really enrich your life. The wrong dog can add tons of stress to your life. You'd be surprised how underrated characteristics like laziness or boring are in a dog. (Same with family)

I Love your debrief! So awesome....feel I'm watching Milo's big sister 😊 They are super busy and super fun. Milo makes me smile every time. Truly Blessed with him as part of our family.

Wow! You have the calmest, most well behaved Mal I've ever seen - LOL. There is no "off" switch with Malinois'.

Just rescued one off the side of the road. Had no idea what I was getting in to!!! Thanks for the great video. I gotta go tug now with Bambi....perhaps not the best name choice now that I know? Haha.

Thank you for your honesty. You saved me about 10 years of annoyance.

They are beautiful, and with the right owner they are great dogs. Thanks made our mind up on us getting a Malinois. Definite now.

Hi! Beautifully done. This is exactly what it is. I come from Belgium, Malines and have known these dogs for all my life. I have one right now :) If you're in to Lassy movies, this dog is not for you. If you want a highly intelligent dog that never stops to amaze you and ... ahum... just never stops.... this is for you (and keep your fingers away when you want to play a game of thug...)

Christ, if I was having a 'bad day' ...I'm NOT anymore! You guys are utterly hilarious together!! Great video, effortlessly - maybe not for you ; ) ) - informative, while also giving me the perfect insight... ....thanks!

I'd love to own one, but I don't think I have enough energy for one

I love how playful they are.

I love your Video! Cheers from Germany!

Great vid. Funny. Envy is very beautiful and she's lucky to have you! You're probably both too smart for some people to "get", but that's ok. Clever is better than snobby. Cheers from Canada! 😊

Thank you! That just totally changed my mind. I could not tolerate that behaviour.

One of my favorite videos of yours!!!

I smiled the entire way through

Thank you for the great video. My son is serving in our armed forces so I have only seen this breed working, not during down time. I have learned a lot.

Truly informative and practical. Well done, Tenille!

Yes, I would like 5 on my farm. I have a Maligator! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Family dogs, funny, sweet, smart, and easy to have trained. I would go to a trainer, so your foundation is correct. This is what we did. Got mine as a year old rescue. PERFECT DOG!

great video, you had me laughing. I just finished a 12 week course that our local police department puts on for citizens. After seeing their police dogs in action (malinois) I was thinking about getting one. I just had to put down my 12 year old lab, but going from mello to the opposite is weighing on my decision. Thanks!

Thank you for all your comments on this video that continually crack me up laughing. From the grateful to the know it alls to the people with no sense of humour to the marriage proposals. Thank you. Thank you for it all.

He was impressive. My father worked with military dogs and said that he was the largest shepherd he had ever seen. Gentle but vigilant. All I could have hoped for. Had a bad habit of knocking visitors down though.

Love her energy. Very athletic. I can see how it takes a pothead to have enough patience to to put up with them for long periods of time. Beautiful creature.