Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: Joe 6-pack
With all due respect, I believe that the Malinois is a better breed for the task:

Well-raised and trained Malinois are usually active, intelligent,[5][6][7] friendly,[5] protective,[6] alert and hard-working. Belgian Malinois exhibit energy levels that are among the highest of all dog breeds. A typical Malinois will have puppy-like energy until the age of 3, though it is not uncommon for them to exhibit this energy level until the age of five. Many have excessively high prey drive. Some may be excessively exuberant or playful, especially when young.[5][6] They can be destructive or develop neurotic behaviors if not provided enough stimulation and exercise. This often causes problems for owners who are unfamiliar with the breed and are not prepared to provide the exercise they require or a job for them to do. They are medium-sized, strong dogs that require consistent obedience training, and enjoy being challenged with new tasks. They are known to be very easy to train, due to their high drive for rewards.[5][6]

Source: Wikipedia

24 posted on 11/20/2015 4:30:58 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies ]


To: trisham

I have a Tervuren which is nothing more than a Malinois with long hair. Because of my familiarity with them, I don’t find them imposing or intimidating in the least. An Ovcharka is another story. Russia should have sent France a pack of them to cut loose in the no-go neighborhoods.


31 posted on 11/20/2015 4:35:34 PM PST by Joe 6-pack (Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies ]

To: trisham

My Great Dane, who will be 5 in FEb., still thinks he’s a puppy. Great dog; I wouldn’t have it any other way.


43 posted on 11/20/2015 4:48:26 PM PST by libstripper
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson