Belgian Malinois - Top 10 Facts

[@kaarmour75]

This was VERY helpful information. Two years ago I adopted a rescue dog from the pound that I thought was a German Shepherd, but turns out is a Malinois. She had been bred and literally dumped in a field. Her teats hung like flattened triangular flags that dropped across her belly. The vet said her puppies had been take from her way too soon, and this would affect her behavior. When I adopted her, what was left of her fur felt like skinny, sharp pine needles. She was completely emaciated and has since put on 40 pounds. You have helped me to understand so much about her various behaviors. She is loving, but very protective. Once someone is on the 'good' list, she'll relax. Otherwise, she puts herself between me and whatever she perceives as concerning. And then curls up with the kittens at the end of the day. I love this dog. It was just chance that I was the one who got to bring her home. Thank you!

[@josephthibodaux6033]

Someone had no idea the Soul they were abandoning

[@ayshad3962]

Omg the puppy I just rescued was dumped in a park on a busy street. I already have an Akita but it took hours to round up all 14 and I demanded to keep one. She's amazing and loving and so smart and loyal

[@raiderfandew]

My little guy was due to be put down the following day.... but I was told of him just in time. That was last July 18th, and it's been a real adventure. He had been terribly mistreated, beaten until his spirit was almost broken. He's partially blind and deaf and has only barked three times since I've had him. But, things are getting better as time goes by and he learns that not all people are mean and cruel.

[@alexsingh7674]

She lives with kittens ?

[@jerulew3547]

😢thank God you we're there for her and now she for you. 💖

[@cheekymonkey6791]

"excellent at search and rescue" . . . pretty good at search and destroy too.

[@kaioscorpion02]

Facts lmfao

[@jorgeolea6600]

Me reading this comment and looking at my dog right after😒

[@pytjm4478]

agree 😂

[@NationalTreasureExplorers]

Heheeeeheeeee 😉

[@rohitnagvanshi6770]

Can I use him in Call of Duty!? 🥲

[@johnskulavik7116]

We have a Belgian Malinois named NASH. Very active and very athletic... his biggest bonus is he loves people. He loves his home and family. Very smart... you don't fool him twice. He's a large dog but a very clean dog. Never pooped or peed in our home even at 8 weeks old. I'd say that's amazing.

[@tontomaggie]

I learned that my Bel Mal understood everything I explained to him. When I would explain something in great detail...about a situation ...it was incredible what he understood. I became very ill and I could not let him sleep in my bed any longer. I would tell him to get out and he would get right back in...and we would have this battle lol...So one day when I came home from the doctors I laid down on the floor face to face with him and explained to him about my illness and how I had to have my bed clean...and so on for nearly a 1/2 hour...he never got in the bed to sleep with me again. He did jump up to pounce on my chest when I stopped breathing one night. So what I learned from this experience is they do understand so much more then we will ever know. Take the time to calmly explain if your Bel Mal is not obeying.

[@michaelhorn9267]

Don't let your dog sleep in your bed from the very beginning for not having to get it out later and anyway, a dog shall sleep in it's owners bed

[@michaelhorn9267]

sorry - must of course mean "a dog shall NEVER sleep in it's owners bed" .....

[@benjaminfink8520]

Michael Horn I’ve got a Malinois that sleeps on my bed with no problems. I’ve heard a lot of people say not to but don’t understand why not. I’m not trying to argue, I am genuinely interested in your reasoning.

[@michaelhorn9267]

@@benjaminfink8520 - Hi Benjamin, may be I did express myself in a way which could be misunderstood. I didn't mean that a dog must not sleep in it's owners bed just for the sake of the dog race Malinois. Nor do I mean that for the reason of an associated potential risk. It is just my principal personal philosophy that NO dog shall sleep in the bed at all. As well as no cat or any other animal. That's my fundamental understanding of a basic differentiation between an animal and a human. And it has something to do with hygene as well. I have been holding several dogs in my life and non of them slept in my bed nor was allowed to enter the first floor of my house nor to lick (kiss) over my faces. And I didn't allow them as well to jump on the sofa or to beg for food in the kitchen or from the dining table. And please don't get me wrong at all. I saw all of my dogs as family members and real best friends and I'm as well not a supporter of chained dogs living the whole year outside the house. However, I still see a differentiation and I'm not a fan of "humanilization" of them. But of course finally every dog owner has to find his own personal way how he wants to handle it.

[@benjaminfink8520]

Michael Horn Understood, thanks for your reply

[@Colt-45ThreeZigZags]

Got one named Gunner. 14 weeks old and teaching him to army crawl already. He’s highly protective and loyal

[@yeaaadon5749]

Colt 45 luckyyy, when i turn 18 im for sure gonna adopt one

[@eti2332]

Mine is almost 5 years old and he has full military traiing which includes attacks and stuff like that

[@Colt-45ThreeZigZags]

Not faze Eti yeah it’s awesome to watch the progression and to see a dog that can learn at such a high level but still is young enough to piss in your house lol. I’m teaching him everything myself. His dad was an army bred dog so his genetics are off the charts. He knows “protect”, “attack”, gives hugs, I tell him to jump in the tall field grass and crouch, and all the other basic commands (sit,stay, down, up). Still a puppy technicality. 4.5-5 months old.

[@miglodomingo2250]

Got mine todayyy

[@Hurdle11C]

Mine's named Gunner also. He's down to do almost anything, other than sit around not doing anything.

[@adzgaming5324]

legend says sometimes when noone is looking they are calm.

[@malithemalinois1137]

Nope thats when they do the most stuipid stuff my tryed to eat a brick Wall onces

[@thatonedog819]

I have a very lazy Mal... She definitely doesn't have the average malinois temperament

[@MrTommyboots]

@ADZ Gaming Who is ‘noone’?

[@adzgaming5324]

typical Karen

[@Snuckster2]

my guy is a GSD/Mal mix. He is incredibly high energy but when its bed time he is excellent and will sleep through the night. only waking to growl at people getting to close to the house. The second I wake up though.....wow

[@patmcevilly-woods8134]

They are also incredibly loyal and can be very kind and gentle. The MOST intelligent dogs that I have ever known, my pair (brother and sister) are now 10 years old, full of energy and still love to learn new stuff - I feel so lucky and honoured to have shared this part of my life with these two very special creatures!

[@23aceballer]

"A Belgian malinois caught Bin Laden" All other dogs : You win. You are the best boy.

[@The_Superpack]

Apbt is

[@supsurfa1a501]

@@The_Superpack As much as I love my apbt’s….they don’t even come close. Sorry, but facts are facts.

[@The_Superpack]

@@supsurfa1a501 lol name peds lol

[@beverlywilliams2456]

That Malinois that caught bin Laden was named Cairo

[@eduardoaleman2773]

@@beverlywilliams2456 The one who got Al Baghdadi was Conan.

[@mv-photo]

I recently described Malinois to my boyfriend as “German Shepherds on cocaine” 🤣

[@elijahmacklin9661]

1:21

[@lenkagamine6121]

This got me wheezing

[@supsurfa1a501]

Accurate AF

[@PhotonShower]

Perfect

[@roberts5482]

No...I say they are Olympic athletes on steroids, methamphetamine and crack...

[@remeedi7408]

My Belgian Malinois, when he was a pup, he was so, so tiny. They called him the "pet" of the litter, because he had the best temperament of all the pups even though both his parents are bite-work dogs. Then he grew up...he is larger than a German Sheperd and is pure bred Malinois. He still has the most amazing temperment and is so calm. He's got this beautiful gingerish fawn coat, and these deep auburn-brown eyes. I love my boy...

[@jgexoticfrenchie]

Would love a puppy off him

[@declassified137]

Well my father brought one home mistaking it for Shepard turns out its Mali haha

[@Kcchin1969]

@@declassified137 it is a shepherd but not German

[@anayakey822]

He's still "Pet quality" especially if he's from working lines. Fortunately and unfortunately, belgian malinois are bred to be tanks.

[@primalcritters]

I will say this, go look at kennels like Blackjack Mals. All the dogs are supposedly purebred malinois. They say they are purebreds but they are mixed with their cousin breed WL German Shepherds for size larger heads Etc, not to be confused with show or pet line German Shepherds which really have been mutated due to popularity and overbreeding. Purebred Malinois tend to have very snippy conical muzzles. If your dog has a larger muzzle and head he likely has German Shepherd back in his line. Go look up Blackjack Malinois kennels and a stud dog named buddy. He's got the head and size of a working line German Shepherd and the body of a malinois. He's also noted for being an incredible personal protection dog with the coveted off switch which is rare for the Malinois and more common with the working line German shepherd. If you look up his pedigree and working dogs go back many generations and you will see a dog that looks just like a German Shepherd but is registered as a Belgian malinois. A lot of paper hanging goes on but it's really pointless. Knpv lines I believe are the best dogs because they care less about pedigrees and more about working ability so they will mix lines and breeds to create the most functional working dog and for ease call it a Malinois but they are actually X Malinois or X herders

[@walterverbeeck6929]

I'm from Belgium, and we had a dog that was a mix between an Belgian Malinois and a Groenendael. I was 6 years of age, when dad came home, and told us there's is a black bird in the car and he couldn't catch it. So i, with my 2 sisters , went on for a bird hunt in te car and found the most adorable puppy in the world. He knew me as kid, as teenager and as an adult, He knew me and my 2 sisters, as puppy and the other sisters and brother from birth and he past away age 16. He also liked cats, who some of them got kittens and he always took care at them like if he was the father to lick them and putting them back in to the nest if they crawled around. Never ever he bit one of us 7 kids. For me he was more than my friend, he was my brother, and after all those years i still miss him dearly. Rather than burying him, i let the vet took him to the first pet crematorium (Pet crematorium was new at the time) in Belgium and cremated him so, he's is still with me @ home with his dog collar around the urn.

[@dushnikanthdushaajoes7350]

Such a great thing to here

[@RM-pg4js]

Your story is inspiring

[@lovemeleavememom]

This story made me cry. Love to you. Beautiful words.

[@Razormiller]

I literally just rescued one of these dogs and her four emaciated tiny puppies from the side of the road. She was very loyal to her pups but both she and them were suffering from severe malnutrition and covered in mange. She wasnt in any way aggressive. I think she knew we was helping her. Even in her uncared for state she was a very elegant looking dog. I cant believe anyone would let any dogs get into such a bad condition and then callously dump them on the side of the road at night with the puppies running out in front of oncoming cars. Had myself and some other drivers not stopped then theyd 100% all been dead by the morning.

[@pearlramos792]

Sending prayers to you and your helpers to rescue them...all lives matter and must be safe 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸 please share the news to research them or any K9 to gain a better understanding of the breed to have the best fit for you and your family. God bless 🙏🇺🇸

[@user-xs3ki1hg8f]

I have one named Kuji, she’s 1 years old, been to training sessions, and she works as a security dog at night, for us she’s very protective and needs loads of walk, but we have absolute no problems with her, perfect family dog for us

[@DEBBO8080]

If this was John wicks 1st dog there would be no part 2-3-4

[@JDBajaBlast]

There would be no part 1

[@pimphandstrong6620]

Lmao

[@randomstuff254]

we wouldn't even know john wick

[@smokeythesmolmal]

Pleas don't shoot or kill dogs! ☹️

[@4bratkab565]

DISGUSTING with low low LIVES who use HELPLESS ANIMALS for fighting or any bloody BUSINESS! They DESERVE PRISON! MAN PROTECT AND SAVE LIVES!

[@wesadams5128]

I love mine. She is wicked fast and never runs out of energy I swear!

[@jrufussimonsen4718]

Nej det gør de ikke så derfor SKAL du sige stop ellers bliver de ved til de dør

[@Edyy.0911]

Me too

[@saintlesstv]

@dodeca hedron SAME

[@karmaakabane4183]

Mine too❤❤

[@joygrobler8777]

And of course.... They can fly

[@Nicole-hh3ci]

I wish people would reconsider when they say Malinois can’t live in homes with children. This is absolutely untrue, they can be amazing family dogs if trained and socialized properly. Making generalizations like this does a HUGE disservice to this amazing breed.

[@johngun4377]

That’s one of the things I always hate. No dog is a “bad” family dog, they just need a specific family. It’s incredibly ignorant to say that they’re exclusively working dogs

[@StaceLopez22]

This is so true.. we have a 4 month old Malinois in our family & he is so good, gentle, loving, loyal, protective & caring of my 8, 6, & 5 year old children. He plays with them like he's their sibling 🥰 & they can all keep up with each other's energy 😅🙌🏽 he's so smart & well behaved in the home & in the car as well. 😁

[@ilovesv2422]

Yes, Defently we have a beautiful malionois, Who was close too being put in a dogs home when we took her in at the age of 16 Months, she was found starving in a shed, then we took her in from the couple who had rescued her a few months later, But she couldn’t be a more loving dog and loves being around my teenagers and her favourite is my 8 year old , they are always snuggled up together and she would protect him with her life, It’s upsetting too think had she ended up in a dogs home, she would of never experienced this as where they are so strict.

[@amandasanchez528]

100%. We got our pup from a shelter, and we were told he was a lab mix. We got him when was 6 weeks old. As he got older, he looked less and less lab lol, so, we got a DNA test. Turns out, he’s 39% Malinois, 29% pit bull, 29% American bully, 9% German Shepherd. Based on that, you’d think he was going to be this excellent guard dog/terrible family dog, right? WRONG. Our son is 5 years old, autistic, and is loud. He also literally runs everywhere he goes. Our dog doesn’t even blink an eye when our son is stimming, or doing anything erratic. He is literally the best pup. He’s currently 7 months, and is so gentle with our son.

[@user-xs3ki1hg8f]

We have a Mali, absolute no problems with her, take her for long walks, and she’s also a security dog at night, she’s our loving family dog🥲

[@Minotaur-ey2lg]

Mankind’s first attempt at the guided missile.

[@The_Superpack]

Exaggerated

[@Morriaphant]

I'd say it came out pretty well lol

[@adznz11]

Pretty successful too.

[@kayscott2164]

Didn't know they could climb... walls, trees, fences, etc. until I saw my female Mal in action! Also didn't know they could play soccer so well... until I saw my girl bouncing a small ball up in the air and then catching it on the way down. And, also didn't know they can probably excavate an entire back yard in a couple hours... maybe even to China if given enough time. Oh, and did I mention, they are amazing twirlers and flippers (especially in mid-air). I am always so dumbstruck by these things, that I forget to get video of her performing them! Psst, she's had NO formal training... she just thinks these things up all by herself spontaneously... a VERY BUSY brain and a tireless body.

[@carolkristian1146]

I adopted my Belgium Malinois from a shelter. He is a wonderful companion. A bit stubborn, but smart, so very smart. Mine is Fawn, no mask. A really striking and athletic dog. I'm training him as my assist dog.

[@richyerichyo]

Awesome to finally see footage & information on this breed🙏🏽Had a female & didn't even realise her breed & characteristics as she was so active, energetic, very clever & protective...Best family dog I've ever owned & lived for 17 + years too👌🏽

[@soraiabranco8687]

I lost my female malinois to mastocitoma 15 days ago. She was my 6th dog, but defenetly the most inteligent, bonded and loyal dog ever. Her extreme dedication, wit, higher inteligence, strong but loyal personality and love conquered my heart as few people were able to.

[@Chris-nw5lk]

Been there, horrible. God bless our loves.

[@jeanengstrom1267]

So sorry for your loss. Folks who've never lost a pet have NO IDEA! 😢 BUT: I'm sure you've many great memories to remember her by. God Bless. 😘👍💖🐾🐾💖

[@sorayabranco]

Thank you so much. your words mean a lot 🙏​@@jeanengstrom1267

[@caps741]

Those things are only calm when they sleep, and dream of chasing things.

[@carriehough2397]

Malinois also have a weird sense of humor. Seriously, they 'are sneaky clowns. My girl used to play tricks on me and laughed...yes, laughed...when I was too slow to pick up on them. When you know what you are doing, they are the most wonderful dogs. They will spoil you for sny other breed.

[@grunx_1202]

Hahah mine malinoa is clown too shes joking me all the time and making funny faces

[@apexxscout8098]

Indeed, very playful and calculate play patterns. If in a hurry, have to reach for his soft collar and then I'll say 'biscuit coming' so that I can go! :) oh, he gets that biscuit, for sure!

[@josephroney3681]

They do have a great sense of humor. My Katie is crate trained but hates when I go to work. I put her in the crate, left the house to go to work. Looked up when I got to the car and Katie was at the sliding door looking at me. Took her less than 5 minutes to unlock and get out of the creat. I still don't know how she does it.

[@anayakey822]

I freaking love their personality. Every mal i've ever owned makes the goofiest facial expressions and has the strongest personality.

[@mouthymunchkin2243]

@@josephroney3681 🤣🤣🤣. Nice try hooman 🐕🤣

[@josephroney3681]

Highly intelligent, long memories, great personalities, and escape artists. I love mine.

[@luneriver]

more like *landscape artist! our 3 month old malinois literally rearranged our plants 😭😭

[@mariocesare7669]

Excellent overview of the breed. Especially the focus on them being working dogs rather than pets. If kept as pets....and Malinois also make good pets, they will need a lot of daily vigorous excercise. This breed lives to work. They need a purpose and thrive on reward. The owner needs to commit fully. Mine ( Saba) was trained as a trailing/ tracking dog. She was primarily used to track down rhino poachers. Her first successful trail from scent clue to arrest of a poacher was accomplished when she was only 16 months old! A post of this achievement was briefly posted on my FB page on Christmas day 2014. Needless to say, it elicited 1.3million views...That was the beginning of an effective measure to help save rhino. ....Yeah, I'm super proud of her. Particularly the ground breaking recognition her ability promoted. This is now evident from the extensive use of dogs in this field.

[@tanha8178]

thanks

[@melodiefrances3898]

How awesome!!!

[@carolkristian1146]

They make great family dogs too!

[@Alec_____]

some time ago I moved away from my father's home because he was abusive, but I miss my belgian malinois dog like crazy. He's such a smart, sweet, protective dog. Once in a while I remember him and I cry, for real. He's the only family member I miss from that household. These dogs are amazing.

[@Tollbooth1997]

Hello, I have had my dog for eight years and before him I have always had rotwielers before him but I will never have another breed. He is by far the smartest dog and protective animal I have ever had. The best companion for older people. I love my dog!

[@MrLameNut]

I love my Malinois!! She is 8 months and I’m learning so much about her and she’s so impressive!

[@jiv1570]

I have one, he is sweetest dog ever, all he wants is to cuddle and be with you, i have no personal space with him in my life anymore, I absolutely adore him.

[@carolkristian1146]

Same here!

[@GustavoGonzalez-mx1jl]

My Belgian Malinois is a kind of super dog. No a boring day with her, and she amaze me every day, the last thing she start to do is searching for airplanes and bark at them. If she can fly I will be worried about the pilots.

[@jerulew3547]

Wow!! Couldn't ask for a better dog, with super intelligence and health! This dog is worth its weight in gold💖

[@adonaiswarriork-9.43]

Best dogs hands down.. I love my two sycophants lol... my beautiful angeles.. they fear NOTHING AND CAN DO IT ALL.

[@indakgalak]

Can you please give me some tips on how to train them? My husband wants to adopt a 6month old Belgian Malinois and I’m afraid it might be too late to train them...

[@riverramos9586]

@@indakgalak Definitely, be persistent and use tools. You aren't gonna get by with just treats and a clicker. You can use an e-collar on vibrate or a good prong collar at that age. Be patient and persistent. Staying strong against whiners is hard sometimes. Also exercise the dog a lot. A walk a day isn't gonna do it for these pups. They need to run. Try jogging with your dog or even putting them on a treadmill. And trust me, don't ever judge their face. They may be panting, but they'll still have plenty of energy. These dogs also are great with puzzles and other games. It can be simple as some cups with treats that you shuffle. They are very smart dogs. Hope this helps. :)

[@jgexoticfrenchie]

Any pups

[@supsurfa1a501]

What’s a sycophant?

[@sj8670]

Recently we adopted a One. He is the most loyal and enthusiastic dog! Always alert and ready to jump on anything.

[@Ranger830]

Amazing animals! I always felt better on long dismounted patrols when we had A dog and handler with us! They are feared by the Afghans,for good reason. These amazing animals have saved countless servicemen. We love and appreciate them immensely!

[@victoriabailey3066]

LOVE My Maligator!! He's only 8 wks old and fully house trained, he knows how to sit, lay, sit pretty (with his front paws up like a bear) he is doing amazing with his jumps!! We walk every morning, he's still a baby so we're only at about a mile, but I live in a big farm property and we walk around the property a few times a day. He's a momma's boy for sure!! Never leaves my side and I'll never leave his!!

[@bridgitgilmore]

They are great, aren't they. I have one and we do agility. Please be careful about jumping anything at that age. Studies have shown that one of the reasons for joint problems as they get older is that baby ligaments are overstretched and don't support the joints thru the life span of a dog. So, maybe keep any jumping to a minimum until the endplates close and then it's much safer. x

[@telosgrupo8308]

This breed never gets tired even if they are asleep they still roll like hell.

[@tekawolf8254]

I know I will never own one of these dogs but watching the videos I've gained alot of respect for them. So if you have one take good care of them. They are an incredible breed!!

[@scarletnight]

While I was watching this, I felt connected with this dog. I have never had a dog before, but this breed seems PERFECT. Thank you for this video.

[@levicel]

I used to love hiding a treat and having my dog go look for it. He was so good! When he found it, he'd just sit and wait for me to get it. He didn't dig or destroy anything to get to it. Such a sweet boy!

[@ericalemaire8793]

My daughter has 1 named Klaus. He is 8 months old. She wanted a frenchie but her boyfriend who trains protection dogs, got her him. I think really for "him" She works with him everyday and has really gotten into training. Smart as hell and very needy and a lot of work.

[@privateProtection]

These dogs are so precious. I want 5 of them for my Ranch💕

[@anastasiamarquez8836]

that’s not rlly smart

[@GustavoGonzalez-mx1jl]

You really don't need 5, 1 Belgian Malinois can take care of your farm they are really fast. The best is they are aware of their surroundings and ready to get in action.

[@anayakey822]

Til they eat every single one of your chickens, turkeys, rabbits, etc. LMAO

[@TH3USUALSUSPECT]

You only need 5 if you have 5 ranches, 1 will suffice...trust me.

[@gregoryambres1897]

I live way out in the country in MEXICO with my Kevin, a Belgian Malinois (he's licking my feet as I write this). I feel so safe every night with Kevin faithfully guarding our home.

[@someguy7993]

I just inherited my late brother's Belgian Malinois. Rocky is three years old now. Two things prospective owners of this breed need to know ahead of time. They are incredibly smart. In fact, Rocky is smarter than a lot of humans I have known, and I am not joking. If I tell him to go get his favorite ball, and it's in the hallway, he goes in the hallway and gets it. He actually understands what I say like a human. Second, every Malinois I have seen or read about LOVES to play fetch. All the time, every single day. If you cannot devote a lot of time to him/her, or if you do not have other people living with you that can devote a lot of time, get another breed of dog. This is a dog that craves attention throughout the day.

[@desi8922]

I had met a Belgian Malinois in the park, a friend of mine had one. I didn't know much about them until he told me all about them. He was the smartest, very sweet, beautiful, & I fell in love with him. They are amazing superheroes. Luv them.🐕🐾❤💋👅👐✌🍖

[@eti2332]

My first dog is the belgian malinois and he is almost 5 years old but still full of energy so we have to run thru the whole village to get him tired but i luv him so much hes a great pet and a guard, hes also military/police trained

[@theodorehyatt1782]

Hank is the smartest dog I've had he makes me laugh he's also the loudest alarm clock I've ever owned we spend our day together for the most part which is not easy for everyone please keep that in mind you must have time for them

[@cosmicmedicine8266]

We just adopted a rescue that was abandoned on the side of the highway......18 weeks old.....The vet thinks he's a Bel Mal.... It's only been a week and this dog is wicked smart!! Hella smart!! I've got some serious training ahead of me......♥️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤😎

[@ariiaakb]

other girls: i want a cute fluffy puppy me: i want this!

[@staceystrukel1917]

What a sexist comment.

[@JDBajaBlast]

@@staceystrukel1917 your not just wrong your stupid

[@Daesyn_]

@@JDBajaBlast LMAO I STAN

[@fwcata]

I have one!💖

[@vibezzvibezz2667]

Catalina Garza I do as well and I'm 12 years old he is a puppy 4 months old my life would be a mistake without him (ted)

[@seilaclymer]

My family adopted a Belgian malinois as our first dog and she’s great with kids

[@dymondwalker9062]

Thank you ! Im getting a male next month and I have a 1 year old son so I was a little nervous with the first characteristic that was given

[@biggroyy]

@@dymondwalker9062same! I’ll be getting one next week but I have a 2 year old.

[@johnmott8278]

I got a Belgian malinois from a kill shelter in Jacksonville Florida back in 2015. She was only about seven or eight months old and very malnourished. A police officer brought her in and said that he had found her out on the streets roaming around which I do not believe. Her teeth were already filed down and she is terrified of gunshots and fireworks so I think that is the reason she didn't make the cut as a police canine. She is the best dog I've ever owned I have young small grandchildren and I do have a young son and she is so good with all small children. A lot of people say you shouldn't have these dogs unless you are a trained canine / dog handler from the military or police department. It's funny because over in Belgium they use them to herd cattle and sheep. And they are also used as a family pet they are great around children they are great around anybody as long as you get them used to being around other people. My dog acts up when people are walking down the road or they come up in my yard which is what she's supposed to do. But I can take her to a dog park and there could be a hundred other people out there with a hundred other dogs and she doesn't pay anybody any attention I let her off the leash and throw her ball and play with her and she doesn't even act like anybody else is there. She has never had any special training. And like I said she was only about 8 months old when I got her, so if the police department was training her, she didn't get much training. I also have a very small Chihuahua that is very ornery and loves to pick on her and attacks her and forces her to play with him when she's laying down. And she doesn't even let it bother her she is the best dog I've ever had. She does have a lot of energy and is 6 years old and she still acts like a puppy most of the time but I love it. She is my one and only true soulmate. I have been married and I have children with another woman including children with my ex-wife and this dog means more to me than any person I have ever known any friend I have ever had any woman I have ever been with. She is definitely my soulmate.

[@roberts5482]

Subtel sounds with a book falling on the floor and make it positive by giving treats. over a couple weeks the sound / intensity can be increased. spend about 10 minutes a time and once every hour for a total of at least 5 sessions per day. soon she will come running when she hears the sound. I normally do not use treats. i like a ball but in cases like this, treats have their place. this will help if you are in an area that has thunderstorms. If she is still intact it will be better. if not they loose the necessary hormones to see the world as they should. some can become aggressive when this is done but that is more common in males. good luck with her.

[@XXccvm]

anyone one who adopts dogs, especially sick ones is aces in my book!

[@patricia-annecockburn9656]

You ever loved and admired a dog so much it made you want to cry?? I love these dogs so much.

[@conormcnagger4703]

You’re on drugs patricia

[@armandogonzales1365]

My wife and i are proud owners of a malinois named rocky we love him

[@nosferatussister4903]

@Devin Duarte no way, my sweet little malinois named Rocky died too :( maybe they’re in heaven together

[@megalucskeluc4079]

the proud of belgium my country in french wee say "le berger malinois" ...in flemish "de mechelse scheeper" in the USA "belgian malinois" a love your prononciation.... this dogs are incredible... number one in the world.... but they need, work work an work....sorry for my english great from brussels

[@drenhoxha5016]

"BELGIAN MALINOIS" IS BEST DOG

[@charlotteprescott-ruland9121]

I have two Shepinois…raised with my kids. They are amazing protectors! These dogs really do need acreage to run out their energy. I have 5 acres and my dogs spend most of the day outside running and playing with each other and my kids. Best dogs ever!!!

[@gauravsingh8715]

I'm 11, my Belgian Malinois loves me more than anyone else, her name is doris

[@noahmaher411]

I'm 14 and my is the best dog I've ever had

[@pantojafambam5087]

Gaurav Singh me to but his name is Max and we are best friends he follows me wherever I go!

[@Chazzz61]

I was 11 once and my Malinois was just the same best friend I ever had I’m 58 now !

[@gauravsingh8715]

@@Chazzz61 its alive? that is so cool

[@Chazzz61]

Gaurav Singh No but still always on my mind

[@GarmaDenja]

my malinois is the best.. literally stopped a guy from stabbing me one night when I was trying to grab money out of the atm. I love my dog!! train them with compassion and they'll do it back.

[@SimpExterminator]

Amazing. The guy didn’t try to harm your dog right?

[@reverett8386]

Smartest dog I've ever owned!! mine goes to work with me I do private security, trust him with my life..his name is red .. I have made a mixed breed, German/ Husky and Belgium Malinois, amazingly enough I got one blue boy out of the litter, I thought it was befitting that red had a son named Blue so I named him blue

[@commando2113]

Well don't do that your fucking up the breed

[@vinniatyla]

I got a mix malinois with Labrador. She is perfect ❤️ She was a shelter dog. And I got her now. (3 weaks ago). She is 9 months old. And maybe one of the smartest dogs I had so far. Best characteristic: always alert and barking. She has 6.000 square yards to guard.

[@eduardoherrera9158]

Thank you so much, I recently came upon a puppy without tags or chip and took it home after realizing it wasn't the dog I thought it was I dig some info and came to this video very informative about this type of breed now I have a clear idea on how to care of it.

[@user-kf5bz9xg3x]

I have a malidore, half black lab, which calms him down a little. Smartest dog I've ever had. Demands attention, he's about 5 months old, learns fast so easy to train and loves being loved on. Hes my bestie already.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I love these dogs. They are like family.

[@noddymax8527]

They are great beautiful brave super intelligent fantastic amazing animals,,,I can’t say in words how great these animals are…..❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tinabelcher8116]

This breed's intelligence is through the roof! My maligator, Katie Scarlett, picks up quick! Yes, it takes some time and work, DAILY, and you really have to be a dog person, but so rewarding👍 Love my Katiebug🥰

[@chrisl9620]

Lol @ maligator

[@TH3USUALSUSPECT]

I taught mine to, sit, heel, lay, stay place, weave between my legs, give left and right paw, bite and release on command, and even "speak" in a few months.

[@grahamWhent]

I soooo understand the term " malingator " now . 3 months and im missing furniture now . Yes . She is exercised to heck , however she mouths everything with her sharp teeth .

[@mbj6555]

James Rollins' Tucker Wayne series brought me here. Love Kane from the books.

[@taylorbush5534]

I love my Mal pup. He’s very respectful and perceptive. He’s 7 months old, 60lbs+ already. Great companion helped me through 2020 a lot.

[@charlenekriel3099]

They are litarly all rounds dogs. We need them in South Africa Excellent canine God bless and all safe Charlene

[@2131400]

I have Belgian malinois x Tervuren female. The most amazing nose for tracking... day nite rain snow heat pitch dark hard surfaces noone escapes from her.. The most affectionate and vicious dog l could ever had.. she's got a switch... her father huge Tervuren shes 85 pounds solid .. in raw diet.. and shes a velcro.. always staring at me.. so smart super smart and funny..

[@katemaloney4296]

Never had a Mali until I adopted a Malinois X who had been abandoned and found on the side of the road foraging for food. She has a beautiful black saddle, but that's where any GSD gene ends. My Yukie is so smart it's scary and her energy level is off-the-chart. Once she learns something, she has it down-pat. She knows the names of her toys and our car; she knows what each tongue click means; and she knows commands in French, Danish, and German. She loves police officers and children. If my daughter is walking her, nobody approaches her. Yukie is even-tempered and very friendly, although, I have seen her fur stand up. If I take her to work, all I have to do is give the command "perimeter check" and she's on duty all night. It was my lucky day when I found her.

[@Bee_613]

Can you tell me if they shed badly??

[@judygiguere844]

I now have my third Mal. They are the most amazing dogs ever

[@hijadelaluna9912]

They are very intelligent, sweet, lovely, sassy and velcro dogs :) The best breed ever!

[@sillieww]

I came here after seeing a Belgium Malinois playing hide n seek with a little girl. AMAZING.

[@theresaswart6285]

I have 2…..their love and loyalty for me and my family are just so good….my favourite breed💕💕

[@ellikramer4012]

I absolutely love this breed and we are adopting our first one this coming Friday 😅 They truly are magnificent dogs and definitely always need a job 😍

[@Rocadog]

You can never be bored with Malinois!

[@TH3USUALSUSPECT]

Dude i can't even wake up and take a piss at 3am, she hears me and is ready to go at any time lol.

[@joseanibalrios4181]

Pastor Belga Malinois son lo máximo en canes. Son máquinas de trabajo, agresivos y muy familiares. No son mascotas para todo el mundo. Me encantan ❤️

[@25Morales25]

I rescued a lab mix at 1 year old and at first he just had a black coat but after his first wash we noticed his beautiful golden undercoat and started wondering what he was mixed with the more time I spent with him and the more research I did he is definitely mixed with a Belgian because he has every characteristic of a malinois but with the face of a lab, but the body of a malinois as well. Best most loyal loving dog I’ve had and always training him and keeping him active.

[@pyeld4950]

I was with mine till I was born, and when I was a little baby she would curl up next to me, and cuddle with me and give me warmth, i think it’s good with kids.

[@dmitriykozmin3091]

depends on the dog. if it was propperly sociolized it can be good with kids. mine is suspecious of them. some try to herd them when they play. it's hard to say that this breed is goo for kids just as, for instance saying " is good babysitters"

[@pyeld4950]

Dmitriy Kozmin I know, mine was a baby when she met me so she wasn’t trained for it, I think it’s good with kids because I was with my dog when I was a kid.

[@justadog8011]

I grew up with a Belgian, she was very nice and never growled or barked and even bit aggressively if we show her something that usually teases a Belgian

[@sarahhammond3300]

I have followed the malinois for quite some time I find the dog highly intelligent and motivated and I can't wait to get my own.

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

Good video. I'll stick with my Rotties that I've owned and bred exclusively for almost 40 years, but I can still appreciate other good breeds. I'm especially fond of working breeds, and this one looks top of the line. Thanks for sharing. :) 1st time viewer... big thumbs up and subbed.

[@glennvrijsen9105]

‘They can skydive’ not my Belgian Malinois having fear of heights 😂

[@docholiday2538]

I love malinois. They are extremely loyal, smart, and beautiful dogs. But like so many other breeds they get a bad rap because of people stating things like " they aren't good around children" like it's a fact. Like any other dog it's all about how you raise and interact with it. I've had a Belgian Malinois as my service dog for 3 years now and she is the most loving and laid back dog I've had. She is GREAT with children and only becomes overly protective when she's supposed to which is at night while I'm sleeping which I trained her to be. She sleeps in the bed with me and is just a all around great family dog. Please don't let videos like this turn you off of getting a malinois by making you think they are hard to handle or dangerous.

[@lindak485]

Loved how several of the Bel Mals got running starts to jump into open car windows! They are awesome!

[@DogsWiz]

Let us know your favorite thing about the Belgian Malinois in the comments!

[@adonaiswarriork-9.43]

They fear nothing and can do it all.

[@starrmeadows7033]

Dogs Wiz Love the breed but I will not get one at this time. It would not be fair to the dog.

[@jarredhurley9572]

Mine is the smartest, most affectionate dog we’ve ever owned. Loves all humans, even little kids. All he wants to do is please you and have your attention. He obeys very well too. The only downside is that he is aggressive toward animals he doesn’t know. However, our 7lb poodle runs our house, and he will not cross her!

[@jenniferw5095]

They are not easily distracted by non threats. One of my favorite breeds. I adopt. I don’t buy.

[@Itsmedicinal]

They are if they aren’t desensitized to distractions

[@kvhaynes]

I just picked one up as a foster from the shelter today. They thought she was a GS and I told them she was not. Beautiful dog and already stands up for herself.

[@4bratkab565]

BLESSINGS FOREVER for SAVING THEIR LIVES! THEY ARE SAME LOYAL AND PROTECTIVE LIKE THE ONE FROM BREEDERS! ONE DOG FROM BREEDERS MEAN ONE MORE DOG IN THE SHELTER ON THE KILLING LIST ! BLESSINGS FOREVER TO ❤❤❤❤🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕K9 AND RIGHT RESPONSIBLE OWNERS ❤❤❤❤PRAYERS FOR ALL HEROES AND K9 WHO SERVE AND PROTECT FOREVER! CONSIDER ADOPTIONS IF YOU CAN! YOU WILL SAVE HELPLESS ANIMALS LIVES! EVEN MILITARY OR POLICE K9 MANY TIMES NEED TO BE RESCUED! CONSIDER SAVING THIS HERO'S DOGS ! PLEASE SHARE EVERYONE! 🐕🐕🐕🐕❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@smokeythesmolmal]

I'm easily distracted by treats hehehe

[@indakgalak]

How to train an adopted Belgian Malinois please? We’re about to adopt a 6month old one and I’m a little concerned that it might be too late to train the dog... But my husband really wants to adopt it!🥺

[@pinoyvlogtv5238]

Thanks you for information about Belgian Malinois history and behaviour.

[@WalterHolokai]

They'll chew your house up man! They hate furniture, especially expensive furniture.

[@tikrineloja]

Because you ain't put their energy to work and they do nervous thing destroying

[@uiopuiop3472]

Replace expensive furniture with good furniture (industrial, metal reinforced) and there will be no more problems

[@ruthresetar5940]

I have great respect for these highly intelligent dogs. I am well aware that I cannot have a dog who is smarter than most humans!

[@ivaiva7898]

I love mine. She can do anything. 💪🏼 The best dogs ever!

[@susancampbell6981]

My husband and I came home from shopping or church one day this past summer to find a Malinois in our yard playing with our Pittie/Great Dane mix. She was skin and bones (probably dumped) and had a large knot on her front left leg that we found out from the vet had been broken but the knot was just how it had healed up. I was expecting to have her taken to the Humane Society, but my husband said he wanted to keep her. He was thinking she was a GS (he had always wanted one), but I told him she was more than likely a Belgian Malinois (which he'd never heard of before) because she didn't have the black saddle like a GS but has the red coat with black tips and a black mask. We named her Sasha and she's over a year old. Vet told us back when we found her, she was still a puppy but based on her size and other factors was close to a year old. She's definitely a hand full. We made the mistake of leaving her in the house while we went out to eat because she was healing up from getting spayed, and we came home to one of my bedroom doors chewed up. Still hasn't been replaced because my husband is on disability and we have to find someone to do the work😒 But, for the most part, she's a good girl and is a very loving dog. Loves, loves, loves giving kisses.

[@boah1668]

Just bought this beautiful beast yesterday. It almost chopped my finger off while I was trying to give him a snack and it's two months old lol.

[@tabytastick]

Yes, mine did the same. She is now 13 weeks and we have taught her "gentle" to take treats. Try giving treats from a flat palm open hand.

[@criptoen1minuto693]

put the food in your hand while your hand is closed. Let the dog smell your hand and when he stops smelling and stay calm, give him the food. Thats how I corrected this problem with my malinois

[@adznz11]

Yes I have heard alot of this. They are very bite eager. (Should not be a surprise when they have literally been breed to chase and bite things) you need to spend alot of time when they are pups conditioning them to control bite impulses. This is true with their retrieval toys too. They will snap at you and you will catch it naturally. They didn't get the term malligator for nothing. They are a working breed and people need to know that means owning them requires work as well. If you don't want to work for your Mal you should not have one.

[@criptoen1minuto693]

@@adznz11 my mali girl was a bite machine when she was 2-3 months old (While I walk with them in the street, she was obsesion with biting my feets) with good attitude and discipline, now she is 9 months old and its an angel and a kiss machine hahahaha

[@TH3USUALSUSPECT]

Easy to correct problem 😊

[@jeanmarydespi8159]

They are excellent house guards, playful and loyal to their owners.

[@coochie5567]

I have a female belgian malinois dog shes so hyper and cute i love her!

[@joylynch5204]

They look like one of the healthiest dogs too. Not bred for looks but bred for performance

[@fongy200]

A pair of females were used in the movie John Wick 3. I have a 19 Year old Patterdale Terrier. He's fantastic for his age but he's really feeling the strain of stuff. He's over twice his average age, he's very dear to me and my family. I don't think my sense of respect for him would allow me to get another Dog. I would feel like I was betraying his memory but if I was to choose another it would be a Malinois.

[@0oAngel0fDeatho0]

Walking 4 times a day, swimming every day at least once, playing fetch, chase, jump... chasing squirrels and other fast creatures (And usually being very close to catch them) AND STILL HAVE ENERGY... I adore her :D

[@chrisl9620]

All before breakfast

[@dana780]

😂

[@aceasphyxiation]

I love malinois so badly, but could never own one considering i have low motivation and not always get out. These dogs definitely need a dedicated owner! Amazing breed :)

[@tinaanduzi]

Yep👍👍 we are getting one as a service dog.. And yes it works good for it👍👍

[@debrahouston2884]

Excellent informative video! Go, buddies!

[@christiaanbobbink3640]

belgian malinois shed WHOLE YEAR THROUGH! And they are great with small kids (have one for protection purposes, but secondary as family pet)

[@nancidansouis7633]

I had a beautiful Malinois for 9 years. He was amazing, incredibly intelligent and hands down the best friend I ever had. I never felt more safe than I did with my Ben. He was surprisingly gentle and very protective of my grand children from the day they came home from the hospital. It was very clear who he felt responsible for. He was very impressive. So much so that the local police department asked me twice to donate him. I declined!

[@DJ-tu3kx]

What happened to him?

[@Olive-cp4nu]

Nanci D'Ansouis Heartless fool. Poor dog deserved to work. They aren’t pets. Clinically shown that without a real job they live five years less on average than they should.

[@active6302]

@@Olive-cp4nu Please give your references on this.

[@Olive-cp4nu]

ac tive Also, please check out books from the libraries of dog physiology majoring college libraries, then come back to me. I have read over 43 on the subject. Come back to me when you have done the same.

[@Olive-cp4nu]

ac tive www.wholisticdogtraining.com/best-dog-behaviorists/ Also ask these dog behaviorists questions.