THE MALINIOS X - The New Super Military Protection Guard Dog

The Malinois X - The New Kid on the Block. Is he set to replace the superior Belgian Malinois and The German Shepherd as the new Super Military Dog? So what is he? He's a cross between these two powerful protection guard dog breeds. He combines the drive & lightness of the Malinois with the brains and superior smelling ability of the German Shepherd. So does simply crossing these two breeds create the super military dog or is there more than meets the eye? Find out in this episode......

Presented by Anneka Svenska

Featuring Ashley Louth
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Special appearance from Garret Wing of American Standard Dog Training
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Filmed and Edited by Ellen Hope Cobb

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[lupusdeum]

I had one back in the 80"s.. He was an awesome dog. I called him Bud the Wonder Dog for so many reasons. He went 14 years and my every free moment was Dog Time. We went everywhere together, traveled, camped, hiked, fished, everywhere together. You couldn't ask for a better working herding dog than my Bud. I think of him every day, RIP

[remyrichardson]

I have a GSD and my brother has 2 along with an ex uk military Belgian mali X that has been on active service in Afghanistan. What a dog. Took me 3 years to gain his trust when my brother rescued him and he petrified me. Once i got his trust omg the dog soldier had a loving heart and he won my heart. He sadly had to pts 3 weeks ago as he was riddled with arthritis from his service and he had a cruciate injury on both back legs, but we got him to 13 yrs old and although the GSD is my lifelong passion the Maligator is a phenomenal creature. Not a dog for the lazy type of walker!!!

[bricksanchez]

I rescued a Malinois X about three years ago. Somebody left her on the streets and when I saw her in the shelter, I knew immediately that I had to get her out of there. She's quite a handful but I don't regret it for a second. She's the most lovely creature I've ever known.

[sameerazenib]

I have had this mix for nearly 12 years now. He was my first pup. I thought he was a full gsd but he looked more Mali than gsd. And boy was he a handful in those first few years... He wanted to 'eat' everyone and everything. But like any large breed dog it was all about discipline and boundaries and today l have the most loving, sweetest, humongous cuddle buddy who loves all dogs and simply adores his firm favourite people. He will always be wary of strangers but l like that as l feel very safe in his company...he is my soulmate and totally one of a kind! ❤️

[andybiscuits]

I have 2 German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois crosses. Never heard anyone call them Malinois X before. One of them has unyielding energy and will play with her ball all day, but is capable of relaxing in doors or long car rides without getting upset or frustrated. Do have some anxiety at times but nowhere near as much as a straight Malinois. They are phenomenal pets, very loyal and protective. They have free roam of a farm and love to “herd” goats. One of ours does still have slight hip dysplasia, so it can happen. I would say this video is pretty accurate with my experience.

[ArkHate]

Mine is my first dog and he come from a non professional breeder. He was diagnosised with moderate hip dysplasia at 3 months. The perfect cocktail for troubles. We operate him the day of the diagnosis and thank to this, he is now out of problems. We only had minor destruction behaviour when we were not at home a long time until his 2 yo. Except that, correctly raised, like any dogs, and with at minimum a 1 hour walk every day, unleashed in a semi natural environnement, it ends up perfectly. He's soon 6, weight approx 40kg of muscle and has the temperament of the gsd with the extra boost of energy from the mal. Mentally stable, always ready to go everywhere mountain, rivers, forest, beach, rocky shores, little towns, crowdy cities. Always scouting 20m ahead when possible but able to stay at heel on command. He has no problem with humans, and most of other correctly coded dogs. Even if he can be a little cocky with other big male, but obey really well even in this kind of situations. He is really calm at home, very careful, protective and affectionate with my 2 yo boy and my wife. I'm very lucky to have him in my life.

[iscali]

I have a malinois x. And I have a 6 year old daughter. Yes they need a lot of exercise and attention. Other than that he is my best buddy. Always on point and very Intelligent. Very protective with my daughter he loves her. Never leave the two alone but I can see he absolutely loves her. The way they bond is amazing.

[wiv]

Much respect for Mr. Louth. He has a profound understanding of the dogs he works with and talks about them without adding any fluff.

[athenaioannis]

I have a 2.5 y/o Mal X and hands down he is THE BEST dog I’ve ever owned. He’s very large - sire is a Mal and dame is a Czech line GSD. He’s extremely smart but his prey drive is out of this world. Genetics is key. The rest is all in how you raise them. They are fabulous around the kids in their family - amazing playmates for the kids and fierce protectors. Everyone, especially with kids needs one!

[DexQuin]

This a very good video. I own a full blooded working line Belgium Malinios 1.5 years in age. Which has been professionally trained for personal protection. They are laser focused and it’s true, if you were to throw his ball over a cliff, he wouldn’t stop! He loves to work. Once I put him into work mode, he’s like a football player waiting to play the superbowl.

[michaelwittman]

I love your enthusiasm for dogs. They are truly man's best friend. Dogs have saved my life in the wild.

[rElliot]

My service dog is a Mal X, about 70% Mal, 30% GS. He looks 90% Mal and acts 90% Mal. He is an incredible dog, has done protection training as well.

[Notters]

I have a Malinois x Lurcher. She’s such a good dog. Really easy to train but loves to sleep. She’s got some of the drive but amazing with everyone.

[Troy-Echo]

Remy is just an absolutely gorgeous dog! We had a GSD mix, nothing but mutt that was found on the side of the road and rescued. Best dog I ever owned. She lived to be 15+ with no real health issues to speak of until at 15 she had an aggressively growing tumor on her anal gland. And she was on a mild dose of anti-inflammatory medication. When our daughter was born, it was OBVIOUS the GSD was the mother of our child, but she was kind enough to let us raise her. From the day our daughter was born, our GSD would go into our daughter's room to check on her before going into her open crate every night. She tipped us off when we had an issue with the pregnancy that most likely saved my wife and daughter's life, slipped her collar never, until some dog came charging at our daughter while she was younger, and she'd put the dog into a submission and let the other dog know that rushing at us wasn't in the other dogs best interests. In a house with our God-Daughter, our GSD at 65 pounds broke the jaw of a 130 pound mastiff to make sure the kids (about 6 years old) were behind her and safe due to the step father being a loud and angry jerk. Every winter from the time she was 12 we didn't think she would survive the winter because her arthritis would make going up and down stairs a bit harder, but never...she just rubbed some dirt on it and walked it off, and kept on going. Even the day we had to put her down, she wasn't moving much, but if she heard the food bowl rattle, she'd be there promptly and by the time you filled the bowl, there was a puddle of slobber. Even our vet loved our GSD so much that she cried when she told us about the tumor, and she cried when we had to put her down. Miss you Shasta!

[DonaldMcKay]

Thanks, Anneka, for this educational video. I've been aware of the Malinois for years but compared to the familiar GSD, I've never seen one in real life. The trainer's explanation of the mental difference between the two was just priceless! I now understand a lot more about a Mali X being unpredictable. It must take generations to get the genetics you want in a breed. Maybe the most important motive for choosing a purebred dog rather than a mixed breed is that you have some idea what it will be like, and personality is more important that the look unless you're planning to show it. The Malinois X might become (generations down the pike) an ideal guard dog that could also be a pet, but, as the man-at-arms said in Game of Thrones, not today. The physical differences between the two breeds are a little subtle in a video, so it's great to have you talk about them. (Still not positive I could tell one from the other in real life). But the mental differences are much more important for someone thinking about owning one.

[einat]

"So what is a Malinois x?"
It's a good boy, that's what it is. A very good boy.

[wallsofgab]

This same discussion needs to be had about all these doodle breeds and the backyard breeding. At the very least, this cross is purpose-bred. The doodle craze is majority just for looks and it's upsetting. Thank you for providing this education to potential pet owners.

[romuald]

I have a 3 years old Belgian Malinois mix German Shepherd. He is just a master piece.

[no-zybv]

My girl is 60% gsd 20% mal and 20% dutch. She's got the muscle and strength of a gsd, but the speed and drive of a malinois/dutch shepherd, She packs one hell of a bite and can work for hours when required, but she also got the gsd off switch and has a calmer, more laid back demeanour when not working. She'll gladly lie around the house all day, is great with kids, other dogs and cats, has super great impulse control, but then the second she needs to she goes full throttle. Only problem I would say is that she isn't as agile as a full mal or dutch, but what she lacks in agility she makes up for in strength and temperament. 100% would recommend a dog like this as a working dog.

[shonhepburn]

I have an 15 month old malinios cross with a corso
He is the most energetic and loyal loving dog i have ever owned very protective when indoors or on lead outside .
But when off leash or restraint hes so fun loving
Neighborhood kids call on him to play outside .
My best friend