Your thoughts on malinois vs german schepherd - Page 5

The Pitbull is a breed I consider closest to the GSD temperament... much closer than MALS... their deadly serious in work but can be very playful and emotionally attached with family kids.

Its really in the upbringing...

If only we can improve DECREASING Independency on our GSDs... giving them pleasure and attachment to handlers and make them more responsive to direct commands...

guess the lady from merkel texas who owned two pitbulls which attacked her and she had to have both arms amputated. ever heard of gsd's doing this?

secondly unless you are just being argumentative you should know the pitbull is a terror and bred to fight to the death. the problem with pitbulls is that you never know when they will turn on you or someone else and if they do the damange is extreme.

but of course you are the worlds smartest person so it's useless to teach you anything since you already know all. staying true to your form

Thank you for the very informative and knowlegeable opinion of the terrible temperment of the pit bull. You have backed your opinion with personal experience and intelligent; articulate fact.

When it comes to complete ignorance I will be argumentative. Since you have proclaimed me the "worlds smartest man" maybe you can learn something......

http://www.workingpitbull.com/activities.htm

Pit Bulls have been bred specifically to NOT have human aggression. If you were a dog fighter, would you want your dog to attack you when you break the fight? REal dog fighters CULL dogs for human aggression.

Your mindset and ignorance is EXACTLY the same as those who fear and misunderstand dogs trained in bitework.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBus4GGsyb4&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmwaHMzgrKk&mode=related&search=

Two or three years ago a guy named Tim Smith won the PSA level 1 national championship with a Pit Bull. I do not know this as a fact, but I believe right after he won, he gave the dog to a 12 year old girl. I hope you pray for that girl's safety.

I apologize to people who read this board for going off topic and getting a little heated. When I see or hear people spread ignorant and potentially harmful opinions that may adversley influence a breed or dog sport it pisses me off. I hope I haven't lost anyones respect by respecting and standing up for an outstanding breed of working dog.

Here's a picture of Granduer about 13 weeks old. I also find her having more sit still patience that the GSD. You can tell her mind rolls fast, yet she sits in vogue.

I figured I'd check out the new Html posts. :o)~

I really like this database now... I hope there are Mal owners around.

Marci-

You've GOT to be kidding!?

SS 

Here's the mal data base:

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dogs/belgian_malinois/breedinfo.html

DR I must say "I am shocked to hear you call the PitBull a terror"! The 7 month old GSD I have kenneled in my backyard, could easily be called the same, if I was careless with him. I grew up with a Bully mix my granfather loved dearly. Our whole family loved that dog. I wouldn't say he was an exception to the rule either. Since then, I have known and loved many Bull breed dogs. If it wasn't for the ignorant "breedism" they are stigmatised with, I would have one for my house dog becasue they are compact, slick coated, sweet yet still feared and could protect me and my family. I run a daycare and sadly, that would probably affect my income.

I have been stuck on GSD's for over 15yrs now but my second breed pick would be a Bulldog, Pit, Staffy, or APB Terrier. I would much rather live with one of the bull breeds than a Malinois. With the easy care coat and beautiful muscleing of the Bull breeds, their eyes say so much! They make great pets, tend to be healthy and easy to live with. After watching the above links, I really want one again! I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to bring one around my child, family or other dogs. It's just like any other breed, you do your homeowrk, pick a great breeder and lines. Bring them up right and there shouldn't be any issues.