Possibility of a GSD/Malinois Mix

MissLilyBean · 01-26-2013, 10:43 PM

We've been seriously considering a GSD for quite some time. We know several people in the local law enforcement and just got news that two of their dogs had an accidental litter. From what we're being told, they are GSD/Malinois mix. They're selling them at a "very negotiable $500."

Is this worth checking out? Or should we hold off on the puppy fever? Opinions?

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The Packman · 01-26-2013, 11:14 PM

$500 sounds like a good deal...I'd love to have one !

wolfy dog · 01-27-2013, 12:55 AM

I have owned a Malinois and now have a GSD. They are very different breeds. Personally if you are looking for a GSD I would not get a mix like that. I prefer the GSd's calmer nature over the always hyped up Malinois but this is just my experience. Others may have a different opinion. Best would be for you to meet the parents of the litter.

MissLilyBean · 01-28-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfy dog

I have owned a Malinois and now have a GSD. They are very different breeds. Personally if you are looking for a GSD I would not get a mix like that. I prefer the GSd's calmer nature over the always hyped up Malinois but this is just my experience. Others may have a different opinion. Best would be for you to meet the parents of the litter.

I have heard that about the Malinois and was a bit concerned about that. Hopefully, we'll meet the parents soon. If we don't, I'd definitely pass.

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**MaggieRoseLee** · 01-28-2013, 10:44 AM

I would meet the parents, check on their pedigree and health x-rays/test, and if you like them then $500 for a pup is a STEAL!!!

bryant88 · 01-28-2013, 11:32 AM

Its not hard to do your research and find a good pup for cheap. I did a lot of looking until I found my boy. Both parents had papers and pups too. Got him for $500. Got to see the dad and only pics of the mom but still a great deal. If it was me I would look for a pure GSD instead of a mix. I live in Missouri and I found several pups in the $500 range. Good luck

wildo · 01-28-2013, 11:35 AM

Most definitely worth checking out if your interested in a Mal/GSD mix. I just got one myself and he's been a real joy.

AgileGSD · 01-28-2013, 01:09 PM

What are you looking for in a dog? The Mal x GSD mixes I've seen have been nice dogs, some are more GSD-y and some are more Mal-y. I would go check out the puppies and the parents. Some lines of Mals are overly sharp and anti-social (but then...some lines of GSDs are too), so just make sure the parents aren't too extreme in ways that you wouldn't want to deal with. I would hope they are taking excellent care of them, they will be wormed, have vaccines, vet checks, etc if they are asking $500 for them. That said, you're unlikely to find a purebred GSD puppy from health tested parents for $500.

Nickyb · 01-28-2013, 02:10 PM

I have a mix as well, I love her but she does require more work then my previous GSD. I would check them out and go from there, do some research and look at the parents. Assuming these k9's are from the law enforcement, I'm assuming they have great working lines.... which means they require a lot of work which they were bred to do. Any questions feel free to pm me.

01-26-2013, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
MissLilyBean Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Biloxi, Mississippi Posts: 71	Possibility of a GSD/Malinois Mix We've been seriously considering a GSD for quite some time. We know several people in the local law enforcement and just got news that two of their dogs had an accidental litter. From what we're being told, they are GSD/Malinois mix. They're selling them at a "very negotiable $500." Is this worth checking out? Or should we hold off on the puppy fever? Opinions? Sent from Petguide.com Free App

01-26-2013, 11:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Packman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The foothills of the Great Smoky MTS Posts: 343	$500 sounds like a good deal...I'd love to have one ! __________________ Whoever said you can't buy love musta never owned a dog ! Last edited by The Packman; 01-26-2013 at 11:16 PM.

01-27-2013, 12:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
wolfy dog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,291	I have owned a Malinois and now have a GSD. They are very different breeds. Personally if you are looking for a GSD I would not get a mix like that. I prefer the GSd's calmer nature over the always hyped up Malinois but this is just my experience. Others may have a different opinion. Best would be for you to meet the parents of the litter. __________________ To know if you are doing things right, you should be willing to trade places with your dog.

01-28-2013, 10:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 24,173	I would meet the parents, check on their pedigree and health x-rays/test, and if you like them then $500 for a pup is a STEAL!!! __________________ MACH3 Bretta Lee Wildhaus MXG MJG MXF MFB TQX HIT CGC TC Glory B Wildhaus AX, AXJ, XF "*It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious."* - Oscar Wilde

01-28-2013, 11:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
wildo Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,101	Most definitely worth checking out if your interested in a Mal/GSD mix. I just got one myself and he's been a real joy. __________________ Willy Pimg - DOB: 2/06, CL3, CL2, CL1, UJJ, HIT, CGC High Jinks vom Neuanfang - DOB 9/12 (Gotchya Day: 1/23/2013) agility superstar in training

01-28-2013, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
bryant88 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton Mo Posts: 151	Its not hard to do your research and find a good pup for cheap. I did a lot of looking until I found my boy. Both parents had papers and pups too. Got him for $500. Got to see the dad and only pics of the mom but still a great deal. If it was me I would look for a pure GSD instead of a mix. I live in Missouri and I found several pups in the $500 range. Good luck

01-28-2013, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
AgileGSD Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,722	What are you looking for in a dog? The Mal x GSD mixes I've seen have been nice dogs, some are more GSD-y and some are more Mal-y. I would go check out the puppies and the parents. Some lines of Mals are overly sharp and anti-social (but then...some lines of GSDs are too), so just make sure the parents aren't too extreme in ways that you wouldn't want to deal with. I would hope they are taking excellent care of them, they will be wormed, have vaccines, vet checks, etc if they are asking $500 for them. That said, you're unlikely to find a purebred GSD puppy from health tested parents for $500.

01-28-2013, 02:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nickyb Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 693	I have a mix as well, I love her but she does require more work then my previous GSD. I would check them out and go from there, do some research and look at the parents. Assuming these k9's are from the law enforcement, I'm assuming they have great working lines.... which means they require a lot of work which they were bred to do. Any questions feel free to pm me. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nickyb210/ Zoey- Adopted Mali/GSD on 4/29/12 Princess- PB WGSD 3/15/01-9/21/11 Forever would've been to short...

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