Can I ensure happy life for Malinois?
Belgian Malinois is a perfect dog for people, who have time and
space for him. He needs training, so naturally he should have place
to burn his energy. It’s very important for the owner to participate
in dog’s exercises.
Large, fenced-in backyard is a perfect place for Malinois. Some of
the dog’s exercises can be done there. For example, the dog may romp
with you or your children, and thus spend his energy. Of course,
it’s not enough. A park or other place to walk your Malinois is also
necessary.
Belgian Malinois likes to spend a lot of time in the yard. However,
if you don’t want the dog to come to your house, you should not get
a Belgian Malinois. The dog of this breed cannot live outside all
the time. If you look for a dog to live only in the yard, Malinois
isn’t for you.
If you have a big house and it’s enough to accommodate your active
Malinois, then he will be happy. In case you have many valuable
things or expensive furniture, you should exercise him enough,
because the dog may cause a lot of damage, when left alone or if he
didn’t spend almost all his energy.
Don’t forget, that your Malinois needs you. If you work a lot or
spend evening or weekends out of home, choose other dog breed.
Belgian Malinois can’t live alone, he needs his owner.
Belgian Malinois isn’t suitable breed for those, who have expensive
carpet or don’t like dogs, that shed a lot. Belgian Malinois has a
short hair, but he sheds profusely twice in a year. Be ready to pick
up a copius amount of hair. Please, take this into consideration
before bringing Malinois puppy to your house.
In general, Malinois is able to live in any environment, the main
condition is to feel love and to have access to his owner. Malinois
likes and needs to play and run a lot, so it’s more convenient to
have fenced backyard. He can also live in the house, though it’s not
the best idea, considering his size and energy.