deerdogs 394 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I'm thinkin of gettin a Malinois mainly for guardin my property and for guardin my hunters and will be walked with the pack. I've owned german shepherds in the past, including failed police dogs but i've now taken a liking to the malinois. Does anyone on here own or have experience of the breed and give me any first hand advice/information about them. Also can anyone recommend a decent breeder? Thanks in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
"Earth!" 503 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 caesure dog is the man to speak to pal. he runs them for guard and close protection work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BULLDOUG 199 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 An amasing wee dog, ive watched them in Schutzhund trials and they are full on dogs thats for sure. Bulldogman might be of use as i know hes in the working circles and hes always aproachable. Good luck with the search, im a massive Mali fan, IMO they show simular traits to Bull breeds in the tenacity / guttsy department and although i doubt many trainers / breeders will admit to it, there is a fare share of Bull blood running through some of the top strains. ATB D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dances Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 i saw one trained by a family friend and would have one over a gsd now. they biddable, clever, hard biting, gutsey dogs that are also soft with the family Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,190 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 simoman knows a bit judging by his posts on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick 7 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Heres a couple of breeders for you Kennelasaldo uk Galefords Ireland Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ideation 8,216 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I remember reading somewhere, something like, "unless you really need one, don't get one"? Maybe on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,100 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I remember reading somewhere, something like, "unless you really need one, don't get one"? Maybe on here. Isn't that the same with all dogs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin 332 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Check this out...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terra Firma 136 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Well sod being a burgular in China Eh? awsome animals, i know a dog trainer that told me where a GSD will go round, a Mali will go through or over, such is their prey drive/determiation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Ethyl 63 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Knew one years ago a mate had one excellent dogs very defensive of their pack and family not unlike gsds really clever as hell and fun to own and a more loyal loving dog you wont meet, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob190364 2,593 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Check this out...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qre7e9z055M now that is agility! wow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Worked with plenty and my advice is don't get one, imported malinois needs constant mental stimulation and wont be satisfied either sitting in a kennel or being on a chain, they are good service dogs when they can have the edge taken off their mental and physical hyperactivity. They are NOT a beginner breed, and by that mean you had better have a a LOT of obedience and behavioural experience. They are too much dog as just a guard dog, the devil makes work for idol hands and you will end up with a liability on your hands............... One thing i must say is those that work day in day out with protection dogs will on the whole go for a well bred GSD, although these are hard to find, malinois impress the easily impressed, agilty and speed is impressive, but its not what makes a good pretection dog........ Seen them work in mondio ring a few times and also the first fella to import the real stuff was called John Rumble, spoke to John after he competed in a ringsport competition, his first words were dont come near me till i put the dog away, this was the same dog that had given him two overnight stays in hospital, so as i say not for begineers as they dont have the calm shut down mode thta is essential in a good protection dog imo, i hate the thought of the malinois being the next "craze" because they look 'ard and cool!! Bit like pure bulls, they are a specialist dog that should be left to the specialists, saying that if you buy one and in 12 months its a feckin liabilty i'll sort it out for £50 an hour............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 This is a clip from the line of shepherd i kept and worked............... May i also add there are a whole lot of shit malinois out there, same as any other breed, GSD's may not look as impressive, but does that really count in protection training, on the sports field there are no points for speed and in real life it means nothing, its about drive and control............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 An amasing wee dog, ive watched them in Schutzhund trials and they are full on dogs thats for sure. Bulldogman might be of use as i know hes in the working circles and hes always aproachable. Good luck with the search, im a massive Mali fan, IMO they show simular traits to Bull breeds in the tenacity / guttsy department and although i doubt many trainers / breeders will admit to it, there is a fare share of Bull blood running through some of the top strains. ATB D No there really isn't mate....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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