Malinois

[Brittany boy]

Had the chance of a Malinois bitch about a year old free to good home she hadn’t had much socialisation and was very mouthy and liked to grip everything, not too tight but tight enough to show her intention. Has anyone had one as a deer dog general shooting companion I was tempted as she seemed very intelligent and keen to learn think the breed has a Lot of potential.

 

[shakey jake]

i like them but was warned off, they are super clever and need proper handling one mistake and they can be a nightmare, also if you train them wrong can take months of work for thwm to forget it and learn the right way

 

[shakey jake]

good luck if you take it

 

[deerstalker.308]

@CarlW i believe has some knowledge on them

 

[Brittany boy]

Maybe if I was retired and didn’t have the GWP I’d have the time for her but think she might need more input than I can give just now. Dog branch not interested in her as she’s not interested in chasing a tennis ball, I’m gutted for her think she would make a great K9 dog with the right handler.

 

[James0586]

They are a very capable breed and very trainable.

I’ve had several over the years and their certainly not for the faint hearted and can be a total nightmare if in the wrong hands. They can be trained to do anything if they are taught correctly, with Mali’s they tend to learn what ever is taught whether it’s right or wrong so they need a lot of back training if taught wrongly to overcome an issue.

Socialising them is the key and when you think you have done enough do more!

Is she from working lines or is she a pet from pet owners?
(Believe me there is a difference)

Good luck if you give her a chance

 

[pendle]

I have a friend who uses one for security work . It's a mans dog . His mrs is a handler as well the dog does not like her .

 

[Brittany boy]

I took her off travellers at an encampment while I was working, I had seen her tied to a fence for a couple of days, history is unknown and unchipped , suspect she has been stolen at some point . As I don't know her history and I’ve young kids about the house I can’t take the chance on her ( I feel ive let her down ). But I would consider a pup in the future when the GWP is gone and I’ve retired I really think they could do a job for the rough shooter / stalker. She will now be assessed for a pet home or possibly agility or search and rescue .

 

[Free range rob]

I have Mali, and they are a superb breed of dog, I would have more in a heartbeat.

However, they can be a proper handful, a pain, complete nightmare, and drive a man to his wits end.

The issue is, as already said, they need the right training, in the correct manner, many a bad owner has ruined a good Mali.

with the right input, they are a complete joy to own.
mine do everything, they gaurd the house and property (they will do this to the death), round cattle and sheep, move them through fields single handed, checI on the birds, let’s me know if one gets left out when we are shutting up, come shooting with me almost every time, be that rabbit, pigeon, deer, Fox, you name it.

They will track wounded deer, none will not retrieve anything nor do I want that from them, yet will sit in a hide all day and night if we’re shooting.
Yet after all this they will curl up in the house and be the most loving and loyal pet going.

 

[Free range rob]

 

[Dogtra UK]

My latest Belgian. They are easy to slow down if you put lots of control in.
You or your family can never be targets!!!!

 

[Greenmist]

Two very good mali's in John Wick 3

 

[CarlW]

@CarlW i believe has some knowledge on them

Best dog in the world. And worst dog in the world. Also, as @James0586 says, there is a big difference between the pet and the working lines.

To be honest, unless you are used to working them, there are many better choices for a deer dog. The good ones are too much of a liability in the wrong hands.

All that said, if you are experienced with dogs that bite, and are prepared to put time in to them, they are breathtakingly good at whatever job you give them.

 

[Dogtra UK]

Definitely have to get used to being bitten. Not in anger I hasten to add. Just playing with a Mali can be a painful experience. Especially if your slow ball holding hands are not as fast as their mouth.
But that ball or in my dogs case a kong on a rope means the world. She’s 6 months and starting to get a little time off leash. Called her off a crow the other day with her Kong.

 

[roebuck14]

One of my friend have a german shepherd for wounded roe deer no problem