Dog Blog Search

Photobucket
Welcome to Annabel's Canine Blog, where the place goes to the dogs!!

December Picture of the Month!

December Picture of the Month!
"'Twas the night before Christmas.."

Translate

The Paw Message Board (updated occasionally)

• New Picture of the Month

Send me pics and info about your dog at: annabelsdogblog@gmail.com
It could be the next featured pooch!



Saturday, August 14, 2010

Malinois!


Belgian Malinois are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them."

#1. "The Belgian Malinois has a body that is often described as square, as that is the shape they have in appearance when the legs and topline are viewed from side to side."
#2. "The chest is deep."
#3. "The overall size of the head is in proportion to the body."
#4. "The nose is black and so are the tight lips."
#5. "The medium sized, almond-shaped eyes are brown."
#6. "The erect ears are triangle in shape."
#7. "The tail is strong at the base with the bone reaching to the hock."
#8. "The are cat-like in shape."
#9. "The weather resistant double-coat is short and straight. The coat color comes in rich fawn to red to mahogany to black, with black tips on the hairs. The mask and ears are black. Underneath the body, the tail and back end are a lighter fawn. The hair around the neck looks like a collar as it is slightly longer."
#10. "The Malinois is one of the four Belgian Sheepdogs."
#11. "A very bright and obedient dog, they are determined and observant with strong protective and territorial instincts."
#12. "Socialize them well to prevent them from becoming shy or sensitive."
#13. "The Belgian Malinois needs an experienced master who is firm, but not heavy handed."
#14. "If you are harsh or overbearing they will become uncooperative."
#15. "Consistent rules must be set and made clear."
#16. "This breed is instinctively protective so it should be trained and socialized very well from an early age. Puppies should be socialized right from birth."
#17. "Good for working competition obedience."
#18. "These dogs make excellent police and guard dogs. This type of work is currently their main occupation."
#19. "They do however, make excellent pets if they have owners who can challenge their minds with an air of leadership."
#20. "They are very watchful, alert and loyal."
#21. "Belgian Malinois are good with children if socialized well with them."
#22. "This breed needs to be part of the family and not locked up in a kennel."
#23. "The Malinois has high energy, with a high mental capacity, and are quick to comprehend."
#24. "Take care when introducing this dog with small non-canine pets. They can be rather dominant with other dogs and need an owner who can communicate to the dog that dominance is an unwanted behavior. Provided they are correctly socialized with cats and other pets, they should not present any problems."
#25. "This is a very demanding dog."
#26. "Height: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm.)"
#27. "Weight: 55-65 pounds (24-29 kg.)"
#28. "The Belgian Malinois will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard. This breed prefers cool climates, but adapts well to others. It can live outdoors but would much rather be with his people."
#29. "Life Expectancy: About 12-14 years."
#30. "Litter Size: Average of 6-10 puppies."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/belgianmalinois.htm
Pic from: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.justdogbreeds.com/images/breeds/belgian-malinois.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.justdogbreeds.com/belgian-malinois.html&usg=__JIIUlb9Q6i3mpKdoxrCHVX9lEqg=&h=258&w=326&sz=34&hl=en&start=0&sig2=VeeQb2E-U-mpKPUJrl_Sfg&tbnid=4t9UKnVnwfwDbM:&tbnh=162&tbnw=227&ei=6m9mTIatJ8P6lwfi-tSgBQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbelgian%2Bmalinois%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D828%26bih%3D668%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=377&vpy=129&dur=293&hovh=200&hovw=252&tx=113&ty=159&oei=6m9mTIatJ8P6lwfi-tSgBQ&esq=1&page=1&ndsp=9&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0

No comments:

Post a Comment