Why Jody Raines Loves Belgian Malinois
Jody Raines and her K-9 Ruger, training Search and Rescue. When I first decided I wanted a dog for "protection", I thought I wanted a German Shepherd. I reached out to my friend who suggested I "adopt" a Belgian Malinois. Not knowing much about the breed, I started doing research, but I think the reason I decided I wanted a Malinois was because when I met Ruger in person, I fell in love! Don't think it was mutual... The Malinois is by nature a wary creature. But, when the Malinois accepts you and bonds with you, you couldn't ask for a more loving and protective dog. Most Malinois that I know are extremely attached to their human and their human family. I have no doubt that Ruger would give his life for us - in my opinion, there is no breed that is braver or more loyal. Many of the Malinois are used for police work and military work, and it's not a surprise that their handlers become very attached to the dog. ...