Not the same. The hybrids done right take some of the nerves outta the Dutchies. They’re waaaay high strung.

@@theboutiquegrower4617I have a hybrid gone ‘wrong’. Coming from gsds to a gsd/dutchie there is a massive difference. I can only imagine what a full Dutch is like lol

Mine is half Dutch Shepherd, Half Belgian Malinios. What a dog!

I agree, I rescued my shepherd under the impression he was German, a smaller leaner one (he was still young at the time). He was a lot more wild and had traits that weren’t like my previous gsds, Then randoms we’d see out and about kept saying he was a mal and even though I knew he wasn’t one I was hearing it so much that I started doubting myself so I got a dna test. When I saw that he was half Dutch, I’d heard of them before but didn’t know anything about them, so obviously I went into full research mode and my God did it ever explain so much!! I wouldn’t trade my boy for the world 💙 I couldn’t imagine a full dutchie though! Hats off to you all! As you said, I can definitely see the same thing happening with the ds as did with the Belgian mals.

À Dutch Shepard is like a Belgium Shepard only it's on Crack!

Dutch one hdad

4:09 Who says he/she's not a Malinois?

@@denisedaisy3357 So hard to say, especially because the specific blood line makes so much of a difference. My Dutchy came from a police line, very high drive, slim body, and is more assertive/aggressive than any other Mal we've ever met. Similar to the KNVP lines, they bred in the "guard" breeds like the different types of bulldog/pitbull. Same goes with the smaller working line Malinois. Her line was then bred with the 50% super Dutchy and a "full" Malinois to diversify the gene pool, which is pretty standard practice. But that means they come with not only the herding blood, but also the guard blood, an intense combo. I've done all of the bite work, scent detection, hunting training for fetch, agility, and adventure training that any top level working dog would be taught (except all combined into one dog), but the attitude was the biggest challenge, for my dog, with her specific blood line. Dog reactivity was a serious issue, even being socially and environmentally conditioned every day from 7 weeks old. We've done drive development through the roof, but switched ALL prey drive over to tugs, balls, and other things, so she can be right next to a squirrel or rabbit. But she still doesn't care for other dogs, and it took hours of work every day until she was 10 months old in order to get a handle on her going ballistic towards other dogs while on a leash. Not all are like that, but with her genetics, it's a miracle we got it under control. As for her waiting, it always takes a long time and lots of conditioning to get a high drive dog to wait for you without barking and being anxious. Mine waits in my truck for me all the time, and will just sit there quietly, but I'm not sure in what situation she'll be waiting for you. I would never want her to have to wait if she wasn't contained inside a car or home. The bike thing is great, but if you get one that wants to kill all other dogs, like my sweet girl, then you'll need to make sure you completely crush that challenge at every step of the training, which will be very exhausting and very challenging. That being said, I'm a trainer, and I never would have been able to do it if I were relying on another trainer to guide us, no matter who they were. BUT my girl was the highest drive pup of the whole liter, and came from a long line of biting dogs...so be careful who their parents and family is, and pick the right pup. Mine was "the playful one", even with all of the high level training she's had, most of the work was getting her to just be "normal" or something close to it. And now, she's a legend, but she would have been a total disaster if she wasn't "the trainers dog". You have experience with a Mal, so if you have the time and the know how to train working dogs ( which they need no matter what they do just to not be insane), and you can afford to commit your whole life to them, then it may be a good fit. I think Mal's are less likely to have guard instincts, and may be less work in terms of reactivity. Dutchies are more "muts" and the chains are a little looser for trying to create superdogs by determined working line breeders, but you won't read that anywhere. If you do it, I wouldn't pick the "playful one" from a working line, and if it is a working line, make sure they're not trying to create the ultimate apprehension "bite dog". I love my little partner, but when she gets excited her teeth chatter loudly and her whole body shakes...very intense girl! Good luck

I completely agree. First of all, replace the name with Belgian Malinois and the information is basically the same except for color. Most people have NO IDEA what high energy means and how much exercise and daily training for mental stimulation they have to have. If the average owner thinks they can train this kind of breed with a regular collar and treats they are in for an unpleasant surprise and possibly dangerous situation. Sure there are some top level positive only trainers who can but, get real, the average person can not do that. If I don’t work my girl, a 2yr old Belgian Shepherd, (GSD X Belgian Malinois) because I’m busy or tired or sick..omg, she nearly climbs out of her skin she is so hyper, so, no matter what, she gets that play and training time. I absolutely adore her, she is perfect for me but you have to have the time to put in the time to have a great Shepherd…German, Belgian or Dutch.

They require a lot of exercise, training, mental stimulation, and time. Most people should not own the breed because I guarantee it’s more work than they are willing to do and they will end up trying to rehome the dog.

Certainly not. Georgian Nagazi

Yes they can

@@kurtbrown350 you obviously don’t have one.

@@kurtbrown350 nope

Actually positive reinforcement hasn’t worked with my Dutchie. Having walked her 6-7 miles a day morning, noon and early evening and using positive reinforcement and lots of treats hasn’t made her a better walker. She pulls, is easily distracted and reactive to other dogs. The one thing this video didn’t mention is that DS can be quite stubborn. I got my girl from a trainer at 8 months when my vet contacted her former Vet he felt my DS should be on meds. So my vet made up a list of good shelters that I could take her too. I couldn’t do that nor did I want her to be on meds so I kept her. I used praise, tons of love and treats and yes my vet has acknowledged some improvement but our walks remain a battle and my vet still wants her medicated for visits. So I am glad you had success with your DS using praise, treats and love but for some of us it is not that simple. Did you know many people return their DS between ages of 1-2. I am taking her to a trainer who uses variety of methods to help me help her.

@@rozannaedwro934 positive reinforcement alone is biggest scam.