Thread: Why did you choose your chosen breed??

My "chosen" breed is the Siberian Husky. They're just awesome.

My GSD I chose because Jeff said mals would be too hard for me as a first working dog :P

I will probably get a GSD as my next dog I buy for sporting purposes, but I'd like a mal in the future.

Hi Jess

After a lifetime of training and handling GSDs (my father was a breeder), apart from one Rottweiler which was an excellent dog. I decided to change to a Malinois because unfortunately good working line GSDs are difficult to come by, and with all the health problems associated with GSDs I wanted a breed which was nearest to what they were originally meant to be; had far less health issues, and would generally also live longer than either a GSD or Rottweiler.

All breeds have pros and cons but after researching the Malinois (Working line), and hearing how they performed in a service environment, I decided that this breed offered similar qualities to the old working line GSDs with the additional benefit of extreme drives. Are there disadvantages? I can only say that maybe concentration is an area where you’ve got to put more work in, particularly nose-work (tracking), most things are done at full speed, and unless worked they can easily find something to do which may not be quite what you want!

Will I stay with this breed? Definitely.

Peter

Originally Posted by kalexte

Thanks guys. its interesting to see the different reasons for choosing that breed.
its defiantly a Mal place here, i'd love one, but i dont think i could have the patience, just yet, maybe in the future though....

and i thought i'd start thanking people, dont know why, it seems like no one here does, so we may as well start some where.

Yes agreed..a thank you goes a long way. I guess many just get caught up in daily life and reading posts (me included), it just skips their minds. I am sure everyone is grateful for any advice

Also there is a "Thanks" button at the bottom right hand side of the posts, that will automatically thank anyone you wish to thank.

My dog of choice would have to be the GSD. I also do have a soft spot for the Rotty.

Having said that.. I love dogs in general and find I can be attached to any breed (or mixed breed). All dogs have their own personalities and traits... the world would be a less happier place without them.

Thank God for our beloved canines!

Cheers

Hi everyone

My chosen breed is the unregistered KNPV malinois. The reason I have chosen this breed is that they are selectively bred to be the strongest working dogs regardless of pedigree papers or canine governing bodies ie FCI registration.

In terms of drive, fight and committment to work I dont think you can go past a good malinois, not saying that other breeds dont have these traits I just think the malinois produces these traits more consistanly than many other breeds.

However they are definately not suited to everyone and select lines are purely suited to military/police and special operations, while others are much better suited to sport and general home and personal protection. Within the breed there are so many different traits, characters and phenotypes, something to suit most situations.

The malinois also has alot less health problems compared to many other breed, making them the ideal work/service dog.

These are only some of the reasons why I have chosen the malinois.

Thanks

Regards Ben

I looked for quite a while before i decided on the American Bulldog. I wanted a low maintenace dog breed with a outgoing but layback nature that could guard. I was after something different, a multi purpose dog that could turn its hand to most things. I wanted a very family friendly dog that can also protect. As well as the traditional working competitions I was interested in weight pulling and other types of endurance comps. My other interest is hunting and if I could get a dog to suite this as well it would be a bonus. The more I looked at the American Bulldog the more I liked what I saw. So as I do with most things I jumped in boots and all and tried to find very good dogs, to start my kennel. I have never regretted choosing the breed, they really are the ultimate all round dual purpose dogs that surprise you every day.

The other two breeds I am very fond of are the South African Boerbal and the Rotti and one day we may even expand into these as well.

Cheers,

Steve