11/19/2021
Spot on! Don’t be fooled by story telling. Ask. Ask those who live with the breed of choice and talk with breeders. Never assume.
As yet another movie with malinois is about to hit the theater, our beloved breed will again be in the public eye.
Malinois are a fantastic breed, they are busy, sweet, goofy, working dogs that are biddable and love their people. They need stimulation, they need boundaries, they need structure, they need and love daily training.
While this makes them an awesome partner for some, this doesn’t necessarily make them an easy dog for most. They need, want and thrive with a job. They get bored easily and will find an outlet for their energy if you don’t.
As you watch the movie and are contemplating wanting a malinois, remember the hours and hours, heck years, that have gone into training the *mutiple* animals used in the movie.
Still want one? Contact someone in your area and go meet dogs. Please do some research and make sure it’s a lifestyle you can deal with. Again I love them, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. There is a lot of work behind the scenes to have dogs be trained model citizens.
