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Belgian Malinois can be aggressive towards other dogs or animals that they do not know. They need to be in a yard secured by a fence. This will keep them apart from other animals, and prevent them from running away. Natural Instincts. The Belgian Malinois were bred to be herders. This instinct can lead them to chase and nip.
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A strong, rugged dog, the Belgian Malinois exhibits a wide range of temperament and aggressiveness. This breed is not suitable for households with small, erratic children. The Belgian Malinois is a working breed with needs only an experienced owner can meet.
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The Belgian Malinois can typically be aloof and outgoing, but should never be fearful, shy, or aggressive. They make a great watchdog and have the ability to be protective when necessary. When the Belgian Malinois is raised with children, they can be very accepting.
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Sometimes, a Belgian Malinois will be aggressive because they received it as a genetic trait from their parents. This can be a difficult hurdle to overcome and you may not notice it upon first meeting the dog.
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Are Belgian Malinois aggressive ? They are typically wary and even aloof and hostile towards strangers as they were bred as guardians since their beginning. Still, they should never be fearful, shy, or respond with aggression or nervousness when introduced or confronted with an unfamiliar person unless they have not been properly socialized.
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Belgian Malinois can be considered one of the more aggressive breeds. Though with careful training and socialization it is possible for them to become loyal family members. Very smart and physically capable they are often trained as working dogs, often engaging in police or military work, where they excel.
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German Shepherds are a larger dog breed and known to exhibit less aggression compared to Belgian Malinois. Malinois are much smaller than GSDs but tend to be more aggressive. Similarly, Belgian Malinois are much faster than German Shepherds and have more energy.
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The Belgian Malinois can typically be aloof and outgoing, but should never be fearful, shy, or aggressive. They make a great watchdog and have the ability to be protective when necessary. When the Belgian Malinois is raised with children, they can be very accepting.
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Belgian Malinois Temperament. The temperament of a well socialized and trained Belgian Malinois dog is confident, but not aggressive. With unknown people, these dogs may be reserved, but not shy or timid. With their owner and families, this breed is affectionate, playful, loyal and protective of both people and property.
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Like the German shepherd, the Belgian malinois is a herding dog, bred for sheep herding, and can exhibit a wide range of temperament traits, one being aggressiveness. That being said, any breed of dog can have aggressive tendencies and this can go back to their heredity and also their upbringing, composed of socialization and training.

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