Quick Question - Mixed Breeds.

SouthernThistle · 08-05-2009, 02:58 PM

Someone is deadset and determined (and bad-mouthing other posters) on another GSD, BM, DS website and stating that "NO LEOs use ANY mixes...only purebreds," but I could have sworn that there is a PD that uses a Belgian Mal/Dutch Shepherd mix (though I know the two are closely related).

Anyone care to shed light? Do LEOs use mixes or 100% all of them use purebred dogs.

AnnaRiley · 08-05-2009, 03:20 PM

Don't know about others but one of the departments where I live I know for sure that one of their dogs is a gsd/bel mal mix.

Mandalay · 08-05-2009, 03:28 PM

I did a google search and found where in Springfield, MA they were petitioning for a grant to add a couple Shep/Mal mixes to their force. It stated that some of the surrounding cities were using the same mixes. May want to try searching there.

Denman · 08-05-2009, 03:30 PM

I have a buddy who is a undercover, and they use mixes... They use all sorts of different breeds as well...

I know SWAT K9 officers only use PB around here in MN.

onyx'girl · 08-05-2009, 03:32 PM

I saw a mix k9 working the other night. He was Mal/Shep and awesome!

BlackPuppy · 08-05-2009, 03:36 PM

There are a LOT of GSD/Malinois mixes out there in LE.

Mandalay · 08-05-2009, 03:38 PM

http://www.waynecounty.com/mygovt/sh...m/martaK9.aspx

Here you go (slow day @ work, I had some time to spend googling)

twilitewulf · 08-05-2009, 03:38 PM

I was actually just chatting with a friend of mine who is a cop about this last week, and he said his dept's K9 unit uses all kinds of mixes and mutts, they only have a couple PBs.

**ladylaw203** · 08-05-2009, 05:54 PM

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Quote:Anyone care to shed light? Do LEOs use mixes or 100% all of them use purebred dogs.
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- Shel

Lots of GSD/Mal crosses around,however, most large agencies obtain their dogs from vendors who import mals,dutchies or gsds. smaller agencies will use rescues sometimes if the dog has the drive,because of their budget. I prefer purebred regardless of breed

Chicagocanine · 08-05-2009, 06:08 PM

Are you only talking about patrol dogs, or search dogs as well? I've seen more police search/narcotics type dogs that are mixed breeds than 'patrol' dogs.
I have heard of several that are Dutch Shepherd/Mal mixes.

08-05-2009, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
SouthernThistle Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 5,347	Quick Question - Mixed Breeds. Someone is deadset and determined (and bad-mouthing other posters) on another GSD, BM, DS website and stating that "NO LEOs use ANY mixes...only purebreds," but I could have sworn that there is a PD that uses a Belgian Mal/Dutch Shepherd mix (though I know the two are closely related). Anyone care to shed light? Do LEOs use mixes or 100% all of them use purebred dogs. __________________ - Shel Handmade puppy and dog toys - Free Shipping 100% Proceeds to animal rescues - http://gandggoodies.webs.com/ - PICS NOW UP!

08-05-2009, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
AnnaRiley Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SC Posts: 1,446	Re: Quick Question - Mixed Breeds. Don't know about others but one of the departments where I live I know for sure that one of their dogs is a gsd/bel mal mix.

08-05-2009, 03:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mandalay Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: A hop to the West of Chicago Posts: 2,590	Re: Quick Question - Mixed Breeds. I did a google search and found where in Springfield, MA they were petitioning for a grant to add a couple Shep/Mal mixes to their force. It stated that some of the surrounding cities were using the same mixes. May want to try searching there. __________________ - Emily - Mandalay, GSD, CGC, DOB 01-31-08 Mazy, White Boxer, DOB ? Sometime in 2010 we think

08-05-2009, 03:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Denman Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 178	Re: Quick Question - Mixed Breeds. I have a buddy who is a undercover, and they use mixes... They use all sorts of different breeds as well... I know SWAT K9 officers only use PB around here in MN.

08-05-2009, 03:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,611	Re: Quick Question - Mixed Breeds. I saw a mix k9 working the other night. He was Mal/Shep and awesome! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

08-05-2009, 03:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
BlackPuppy Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,420	Re: Quick Question - Mixed Breeds. There are a LOT of GSD/Malinois mixes out there in LE.

08-05-2009, 03:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mandalay Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: A hop to the West of Chicago Posts: 2,590	Re: Quick Question - Mixed Breeds. http://www.waynecounty.com/mygovt/sh...m/martaK9.aspx Here you go (slow day @ work, I had some time to spend googling) __________________ - Emily - Mandalay, GSD, CGC, DOB 01-31-08 Mazy, White Boxer, DOB ? Sometime in 2010 we think

08-05-2009, 03:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
twilitewulf Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 36	Re: Quick Question - Mixed Breeds. I was actually just chatting with a friend of mine who is a cop about this last week, and he said his dept's K9 unit uses all kinds of mixes and mutts, they only have a couple PBs. __________________ The pups: Coming soon! The demon cats: Meko, Kumo, Bika & Phoenix

08-05-2009, 06:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,518	Re: Quick Question - Mixed Breeds. Are you only talking about patrol dogs, or search dogs as well? I've seen more police search/narcotics type dogs that are mixed breeds than 'patrol' dogs. I have heard of several that are Dutch Shepherd/Mal mixes. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

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