BELGIAN MALINOIS

22 January, 2024

Why is the Belgian Malinois so Popular?

The Belgian Malinois is an extremely popular working breed. Commonly employed by military and police units as well as commercial security handlers, it also excels at family protection work, and is one of our favourite dogs to work with. Highly intelligent, it is one of the easiest breeds to train for a working role given their speed of learning. Originally developed to protect and herd livestock, it is a true working breed whose versatility is only matched by German and Dutch Shepherds. It is one of the few breeds capable of both protection and detection work, and equally comfortable in

Should I get a German Shepherd or Malinois as a Protection dog?

We are often asked whether we recommend a client gets a German Shepherd or Malinois as a protection dog. As both breeds are excellent guardians and share many of the same characteristics, answering this question is not straightforward. The German Shepherd and Malinois share a common heritage as pastoral protectors who were developed and worked in the borderlands separating France, Germany, Belgium, and Holland. At heart, both breeds are highly intelligent, energetic, and protective dogs who thrive when given a job. They are often found employed as police or military working dogs, and have excelled in these kinds of roles.

Enrichment for the Belgian Malinois

Animal enrichment is the provision of activities which promote the performance of natural behaviours. Dog enrichment should focus on the species as a whole, as well as traits unique to a particular breed. So, while all dogs should be encouraged to participate in scent-based enrichment, a Bloodhound will almost certainly not benefit from herding activities as much as a Border Collie as opposed to long-distance tracking. The Belgian Malinois is a fantastic working breed. Combining seemingly boundless energy with extreme intelligence, courage, and protectiveness, it is a dog which demands a lot from its owners and handlers. Unless given a

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