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Offline Roper

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Belgian Malinois
« on: January 22, 2012, 07:10:45 AM »
Has anyone had a belgian malinois for a pet?
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Re: Belgian Malinois
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2012, 09:07:02 AM »
No, but they're nice-looking dogs.  I'm not too sure, but I'm thinking the LPD uses them (or something very similar) for their K-9 patrol dogs.  Very trainable from what I've read.
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Re: Belgian Malinois
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2012, 09:09:18 AM »
I remember hearing they're very smart, but also can be quite aggressive if not trained properly.  Not a breed for a casual dog owner from what I've heard.
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Re: Belgian Malinois
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2012, 09:20:12 AM »
Never owned one, but I have taken classes from a trainer that runs them in Obedience and Agility trials.

They are a very intelligent, high energy, high drive dog that requires a great deal of exercise and without a purpose in life, may well  be a handful at home.

They would make a great pet if you have the time and a plan to keep them occupied. That is true from all the herding breeds

You might look up the Greater Lincoln Obedience Club (GLOC) as they have a few Malinois owners in the club
 
 
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Re: Belgian Malinois
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2012, 05:15:34 PM »
I checked, and two of the five K9 dogs for LPD are that breed and one is a cross with a German Sheppard (the other two are German Sheppards).
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Re: Belgian Malinois
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2012, 08:11:43 PM »
I saw the same thing on LPD's site. We are probably going with German Shepards but the Malinois are intriguing.  Thanks for the comments.
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