Malinois Breed Info/ OT Vitosha?

DanielleOttoMom · 07-15-2011, 02:23 PM

Ok. So I know this is GSD form but I know a few of you have malinois. I'm intrested in add a pup in the next few years to our family. I'm torn between another GSD or a Malinois. If any one could give me some insight on this breeder and the breed it self. Right now I'am doing research I want to educate my self the best I can on the breed. I have been looking into the male Mal Qenny OT Vitosha and would like a pup from him. Maybe end up doing some ring sport... Just open to toughts.

Belgian Malinois, Malinois

LaRen616 · 07-15-2011, 02:30 PM

The only thing I know about Mals are that I fear them!

You hear all of these stories about them being "GSDs on crack" and that they are not for the faint of heart. How absolutely terrifying!

I can handle medium energy, I like that, it's a nice pace, but I cant handle high energy, it'll put me in the looney bin for sure!

Tbarrios333 · 07-15-2011, 02:35 PM

From my limited Mal knowledge I know that they tend to be way more high-strung than a GSD.

LaRen616 · 07-15-2011, 02:37 PM

I have also heard that they need very experienced owners and that is something I am not.

DanielleOttoMom · 07-15-2011, 02:46 PM

I heard they have a great on and off switch. Just intrested in what others peoples thought were. I have heard the whole "GSD on Crack" thing too. That is why I have feard them too. Now I'am curious....... I want to give the breed a chance and not make a judgement call on some thing I don't know a whole lot about.

**gsdraven** · 07-15-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DanielleOttoMom

I heard they have a great on and off switch.

I think that just like with GSDs, it depends on where you get them.

They are (unfortunately) becoming more and more popular so you are getting less than stellar breeders not breeding for the right thing.

There are a bunch of Mal owners on the board so hopefully those with real experience will be able to help you out.

Freestep · 07-15-2011, 02:57 PM

If you get a Mal, you'd better have a job for him to do! They excel at work and sport, but are not dogs for the inexperienced or faint of heart. The ones I have known are hair-trigger dogs... not vicious or mean, just extremely drivey with low thresholds.

I have also heard that some tend to go through some weird behavioral phases during puppyhood. While most pups have a "fear period", Mals have a fear period on crack. Some get through it and are fine, others are a basket case for life. I've never raised a Mal pup, this is just what I've heard from other owners.

I prefer GSDs.

abby · 07-15-2011, 03:04 PM

I just got my chap a few weeks ago, he is from showing lines and the breeders did a fantastic job of exposing him to every sound possible, is he more cracked up than a working line gsd pup, no. The dogs that they breed also do schutzhund, agility, herd (they have their own sheep) and obedience stuff. He has his moments one of them being now!!! The breeders did tell me that the working dogs are not necessarily within the breed standard can be taller etc. So all i can tell you is its a blast having him around.

Rerun · 07-15-2011, 03:25 PM

My mal isn't a GSD on crack, and he has an excellent on/off switch. He is VERY smart, VERY eager to learn and exceptionally eager to please. My shepherds say, "ok sure, no problem, I will do that for you." My mal gets up every day and says..."what can I do to make your day better?!" He is a GREAT dog.

Yes - experienced owners who do something with the dog. Mine doesn't have the nerve at all for sport work, but I would like to do agility with him. Currently he's just an OB dog.

They are not a shepherd. I can't say that enough.

DanielleOttoMom · 07-15-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rerun

My mal isn't a GSD on crack, and he has an excellent on/off switch. He is VERY smart, VERY eager to learn and exceptionally eager to please. My shepherds say, "ok sure, no problem, I will do that for you." My mal gets up every day and says..."what can I do to make your day better?!" He is a GREAT dog.

They are not a shepherd. I can't say that enough.

This is the kinda info I was wanting to know. I think I would like to talk with a few breeders about it a little more. I would like to get into agility and French ring sport. I just want to go check it out with Otto first. I would have a job or for my Mal or GSD to do. Thank you all for the info. Anyone know any thing about breeder listed in my OP?

07-15-2011, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
DanielleOttoMom Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,952	Malinois Breed Info/ OT Vitosha? Ok. So I know this is GSD form but I know a few of you have malinois. I'm intrested in add a pup in the next few years to our family. I'm torn between another GSD or a Malinois. If any one could give me some insight on this breeder and the breed it self. Right now I'am doing research I want to educate my self the best I can on the breed. I have been looking into the male Mal Qenny OT Vitosha and would like a pup from him. Maybe end up doing some ring sport... Just open to toughts. Belgian Malinois, Malinois __________________ Otto Blk GSD 02/23/10 Circe Blk Sable GSD 06/22/08 My fur babies!!

07-15-2011, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	The only thing I know about Mals are that I fear them! You hear all of these stories about them being "GSDs on crack" and that they are not for the faint of heart. How absolutely terrifying! I can handle medium energy, I like that, it's a nice pace, but I cant handle high energy, it'll put me in the looney bin for sure! __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

07-15-2011, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tbarrios333 Knighted Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Posts: 2,549	From my limited Mal knowledge I know that they tend to be way more high-strung than a GSD. __________________ Owned by Nini and McKinley.

07-15-2011, 02:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	I have also heard that they need very experienced owners and that is something I am not. __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

07-15-2011, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
DanielleOttoMom Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,952	I heard they have a great on and off switch. Just intrested in what others peoples thought were. I have heard the whole "GSD on Crack" thing too. That is why I have feard them too. Now I'am curious....... I want to give the breed a chance and not make a judgement call on some thing I don't know a whole lot about. __________________ Otto Blk GSD 02/23/10 Circe Blk Sable GSD 06/22/08 My fur babies!!

07-15-2011, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Freestep Knighted Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,087	If you get a Mal, you'd better have a job for him to do! They excel at work and sport, but are not dogs for the inexperienced or faint of heart. The ones I have known are hair-trigger dogs... not vicious or mean, just extremely drivey with low thresholds. I have also heard that some tend to go through some weird behavioral phases during puppyhood. While most pups have a "fear period", Mals have a fear period on crack. Some get through it and are fine, others are a basket case for life. I've never raised a Mal pup, this is just what I've heard from other owners. I prefer GSDs. __________________ Luka von Sontausen, CD Vinca von Sontausen, CGC Freestep's Beluga Whale, BWD

07-15-2011, 03:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
abby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 272	I just got my chap a few weeks ago, he is from showing lines and the breeders did a fantastic job of exposing him to every sound possible, is he more cracked up than a working line gsd pup, no. The dogs that they breed also do schutzhund, agility, herd (they have their own sheep) and obedience stuff. He has his moments one of them being now!!! The breeders did tell me that the working dogs are not necessarily within the breed standard can be taller etc. So all i can tell you is its a blast having him around.

07-15-2011, 03:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,608	My mal isn't a GSD on crack, and he has an excellent on/off switch. He is VERY smart, VERY eager to learn and exceptionally eager to please. My shepherds say, "ok sure, no problem, I will do that for you." My mal gets up every day and says..."what can I do to make your day better?!" He is a GREAT dog. Yes - experienced owners who do something with the dog. Mine doesn't have the nerve at all for sport work, but I would like to do agility with him. Currently he's just an OB dog. They are not a shepherd. I can't say that enough.

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