Belgian Malinois is very popular in the military and police circles. It is far superior to other dog breeds in terms of intelligence, personality, and ability. It can be said that it is one of the most widely used working dogs at present and is used for Sheep herding, guarding, tracking, searching and anti-drug work.
However, in recent years, the Belgian Malinois has gradually moved into ordinary families, and more and more people choose to buy it. However, many people have little knowledge about purchasing Belgian Malinois dogs. I don’t know much about it, which has led to many people being deceived. Below, the editor will share with you some things you need to pay attention to when buying a Belgian Malinois. I hope it can help everyone!
Good appearance Belgian Malinois generally have the following characteristics:
1. Proportion: male height 61-66 cm, weight 25-30 kg; female height 56-61 cm, weight 22-27 kilogram.
2. Head: clear-cut, with a length of about 24 cm, and a flat top.
3. Eyes: brown with black edges, medium in size and almond-shaped.
4. Ears: strong, upright, approximately equilateral triangle in shape.
5. Nose: pointed and moderate, black without other colors.
6. Mouth: Strong and powerful, with teeth in a scissor or pincer bite.
7. Neck: arc-shaped, with sufficient length.
8. Back: straight and smooth, with slightly higher withers.
9. Body: Strong but not bulky; chest deep but not wide; abdomen of medium depth and smooth lines.
10. Tail: The root is strong, and the tip of the tail extends to the hock joint. When moving, the tail bulges in a curved shape.
11. Limbs: The muscles are strong but not bloated, the front and rear limbs are parallel; the toes are bent together and the nails are black.
12. Coat: straight, hard, and very short; color ranges from light yellowish brown to reddish brown, with black tips.
13. Gait: Movements are smooth, easy, and responsive. Preferring to move in circles rather than straight lines.
Things to note when buying a Belgian Malinois:
1. Choose a reputable kennel or pet store, and don’t go for cheap. They are purchased from dog dealers because they cannot guarantee the pedigree and health of the horses and dogs.
2. Observation ratioWhether there are obvious scars, hair loss, rashes on the body surface of the Malinois dog, whether there are foreign objects in the eyes, whether the bones are well developed, whether the mental state is good, etc.
3. For personality, it is best to choose a Belgian Malinois that is lively but not independent. It is more active, very alert, and has a strong desire to work. When purchasing, pet owners It can be detected by feeding, playing games, etc.
To sum up, if you want to buy a satisfactory Belgian Malinois, pet owners need to understand it first. Only in this way can they become a qualified poop scraper.
