Fletchette
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My definition of a good guard dog isn't a half-crazy, mean dog, but a truly loyal and smart dog willing to defend his/her family. Alert, quiet until needed (few false alarms) and willing to be aggressive when needed. I'd also like it to be able to do some hunting occasionally (mostly pheasant, rabbit, etc.) The ulterior motive for this is to train the dog not to be gun-shy in case of an emergency. Any advice?
I had a dog like this as a boy, a mutt (German Shepherd with ?) that was fantastic. Great with kids (my younger sister poked him in the eye as a toddler - not even a growl), trustworthy family dog but always on alert and fearless.
Recently I found out about Belgian Malinois, and they look suspiciously like by boyhood pal. I am beginning to wonder if this was his father. Only difference is that my dog had a bit of white on his muzzle.
Does anyone have experience with the Belgian Malinois breed? Would it have the qualities I am looking for?
I had a dog like this as a boy, a mutt (German Shepherd with ?) that was fantastic. Great with kids (my younger sister poked him in the eye as a toddler - not even a growl), trustworthy family dog but always on alert and fearless.
Recently I found out about Belgian Malinois, and they look suspiciously like by boyhood pal. I am beginning to wonder if this was his father. Only difference is that my dog had a bit of white on his muzzle.
Does anyone have experience with the Belgian Malinois breed? Would it have the qualities I am looking for?