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greekman Said in Sunday, October 14, 2007

Seemly 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 give prior notice you that a malinois, depending on bloodlines, does not make a good "companion" dog as they almost "be lacking" 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,...

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Jasmine Said in Sunday, October 14, 2007

I have not from one's own viewpoint owned one but have a friend that did.
He was a very smart dog easy to train and eager to please.
Did great with kids.

Got bored by far though and was an escape artist.
As a matter of fact, he escaped many times and the last time was run over, which is why she doesnt have him anymore.

So I would approvingly recommend making extremely sure that you can give him or her a very secure fence and make sure you can...

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Marna O Said in Sunday, October 14, 2007

re-presume from post from greekman..

I don't have Mals....but see several in agility. VERY high drive dogs.....

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animal_artwork Said in Sunday, October 14, 2007

Please harken to to Greekman.

They are fantastic dogs, but NOT a dog for a casual or novice owner.

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forest_basenji Said in Sunday, October 14, 2007

I have to concur...keep one's ears open to Greekman's post. I know K9 handlers commonly refer to them as "Malligators" because of their power and high drive. A superior working dog, but not usually a good "pet".

Plenty of other breeds out there with a more amiable temperament that make excellent companions and watch dogs.