We’ve got a GSD. Her parents were both imported from Germany and she’s extremely athletic (I might try to scare up a couple photos to illustrate her athleticism). She weighs exactly 70#, perfect weight for a female GSD of working dog lineage.

There’s athletic, like Larry Byrd, then there’s athletic like Michael Jordon. These dogs are the Michael Jordan’s of the dog world. Maybe Dutchies are...Magic Johnson?

Can you imagine the level of terror someone in that car had when that hairy missile came flying through the window.

They're climbing trees better than most squirrels can!

Amazing dogs. When my son was in the 6th grade his school had a few members of the county sheriffs K-9 handlers come and put on a show. Those dogs (Belgium Malinois) could literally jump thru an open front car window and drag a person from the back seat to the front seat then out the window. Pretty much had everyone (including parents) blown away. What did I have reinforced? Don't fuck with K-9 handlers. What did my son learn? Don't fuck with K-9 handlers. Yeah, the Bytes family doesn't need to experience something firsthand to learn a lesson

Those maligators are awesome!

There is a female which comes to the Market here on some weekends. I had the feeling she is a very fast dog.

If Jackie Chan were hairy and had four legs...hed be a Malinois

My son is a K-9 deputy and has one. They are every bit of what the video shows and more. Just a simple bad ass dog who will hand your ass to you if don’t follow the commands.

I love dogs and have been around Euro-GSDs (working dogs) for over the last 35+ yrs. That being said they are neither superhuman or unbeatable. Especially deep-chested dogs who leap/lunge into a bite.

Off-topic: I also believe that police often abuse fourth amendment rights by using dog to “alert” for reasonable suspicion. Dogs are terribly perceptive of human emotions and will do whatever the handler wants done. I see dogs mostly used as a fear tactic, and I find that rather distasteful. That’s not to imply working breeds/dogs don’t have their uses in service. Ymmv.

Wow!

Makes the "Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger" look tame by comparison.
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I thought this thread was about Belgian Malinois dogs, and that "GSD" was a German Shepherd. So why are they being admixed here?

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...I also believe that police often abuse fourth amendment rights by using dog to “alert” for reasonable suspicion. Dogs are terribly perceptive of human emotions and will do whatever the handler wants done. I see dogs mostly used as a fear tactic, and I find that rather distasteful. That’s not to imply working breeds/dogs don’t have their uses in service. Ymmv.

I agree. There was a series of "scandals" some years back, when handlers were actually triggering their dogs and claiming the dogs detected drugs. Unfortunately, I don't think anything much came of it.

A Mal was used in the TV show "Person Of Interest", and it appeared to be a very loyal and loving animal, very protective. I wanted one after watching that show. Upon reflection, though, I realized I couldn't trust an animal to protect me and mine. They can't be expected to always be right, and I could see a lawsuit if I couldn't control my dog. Too bad.

Still, great entertainment!

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I thought this thread was about Belgian Malinois dogs, and that "GSD" was a German Shepherd. So why are they being admixed here?

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GSDs are working dogs too. I was comparing them to Larry Byrd in athleticism vs. a Mal’s Jordan-like athleticism. Why do you ask? You were really bothered by that?

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I thought this thread was about Belgian Malinois dogs, and that "GSD" was a German Shepherd. So why are they being admixed here?

flashguy

GSDs are working dogs too. I was comparing them to Larry Byrd in athleticism vs. a Mal’s Jordan-like athleticism. Why do you ask? You were really bothered by that?

I agree, and great analogy. One thing to keep in mind is the worst player in the NBA is a really, really, really good basketball player Don't fuck with a K-9, even the 3rd stringers

Ours is 15 years old. Wife treats him better than she treats me.

My sister has a Mal. She trained the dog to detect gluten like one would a bomb-sniffing dog. Celiac's disease sucks, having a working dog with good training means she's been able to enjoy food outside of a very strict, home-prepared menu, and she has had almost no issues with becoming sick (instead of about monthly, even with strict precautions).

I was not prepared for the amount of face-licking involved with a Mal. And there's nothing you can do to stop it. Just when you think you're safe you get tackled on the couch and your face is licked 15 times before you realize the fur missile had you in the crosshairs.

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Originally posted by TMats:

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Originally posted by flashguy:
I thought this thread was about Belgian Malinois dogs, and that "GSD" was a German Shepherd. So why are they being admixed here?

flashguy

GSDs are working dogs too. I was comparing them to Larry Byrd in athleticism vs. a Mal’s Jordan-like athleticism. Why do you ask? You were really bothered by that?

Not bothered, just confused. Not being a sports fan, I did not have a clue what the difference between the styles of Byrd and Jordan were. (BTW, I've seen Larry Byrd's birthplace in French Lick, Indiana--I didn't know who he was at first, but they told me.)

flashguy

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Originally posted by TMats:

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Originally posted by flashguy:
I thought this thread was about Belgian Malinois dogs, and that "GSD" was a German Shepherd. So why are they being admixed here?

flashguy

GSDs are working dogs too. I was comparing them to Larry Byrd in athleticism vs. a Mal’s Jordan-like athleticism. Why do you ask? You were really bothered by that?

As for German Shepherds, my first US Air Force K9 instructor summed them up: " German Shepherds aren't the best in any category........but they are second best in every category."

I have handled one Malingator and the rest are/were GSDs. Malingators have the highest incidents for biting the handler than any other dog.

I was in a class with my young dog. There was one there. It was out of control most of the time. Acted viscus to other handlers and dogs. I did not like or trust that dog at all.

I really would love to have a Malinois but it not in the cards with me being 75. My wife was going to dock diving events with our Border Collie and at Hunter Canine in Cave Creek, AZ they train Mals. She got to watch some very cool stuff. I follow one of their employees on FB, she's always posting great pictures.