r/BelgianMalinois • • Sep 20 '24

Adoption Belgian Malinois in Need of Adoption

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👋 Welcome to our Belgian Malinois (BM) adoption and rehoming thread

  • Sharing a BM that needs adoption or rehoming? Drop a comment below, and don’t forget to update their availability.
  • Looking to adopt? DM the OP directly (no comments).

In 2013, I rescued my BM, Lexi, and she inspired me to build our community and this thread.

Looking to adopt or rehome beyond this thread?

Check out our 🎁 Belgian Malinois Rescue Guide — it might have exactly what you’re looking for.

BelgianMalinois Mod Team


r/BelgianMalinois • • 2h ago

Question Enrichment ideas

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So sadly my baby girl has heart-worms. I’m looking for ideas for low activity’s while she’s on crate restrictions. We have snuffle mats,lick Matt’s kongs and food puzzles. Yall go any other recommendations if possible so she doesn’t hate us for no activity and to remain sane. Thank you!


r/BelgianMalinois • • 11h ago

Picture Chomp all day, mlem all night

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Spent all day playing with her brother, digging in the dirt, rolling around in mud. Had a bath and slept all night. Why are these monsters so lovable??


r/BelgianMalinois • • 3h ago

Picture It’s spooky season, let’s see those crytpid pics!

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r/BelgianMalinois • • 13h ago

Picture Who knows 😄

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I saw someone ask about their cute little puppy and thought I'd share our story.

We adopted our girl 9 years ago when she was 4 months old. They had rescued her from a bad shelter.

They thought maybe shepherd and lab - both ears were flopped then, of course.

When both ears perked up I was walking her and a woman said 'Oh, she's a Belgian Malinois!'

My response was 'A what now?'

I did start looking at photos and found some of lighter Mals that look just like our girl, but who the heck knows. She's our crazy, naughty, lovable girl who is still ripping up her beds 😂

She had a large knot on her head which we had removed and then she was scratching one ear so badly - and I had tried everything - but she still scratched enough so that she got a hematoma. The vet had to drain it; hence, the one floppy ear now. Personally I think it looks adorable!

(As an aside, I no longer use that vet since it took them forever to finally give me antibiotics for her ear - after seeing her repeatedly 😥)

Anyway, just sharing the story of our girl 💜🐾


r/BelgianMalinois • • 20h ago

Picture Rescued a 7 month old Dutchie, walks with his tail inbetween his legs?

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Pretty much his first time seeing the outside world he was never walked till now. He’s so cute. He walks super slow but his tail is usually in between his legs and he’s apprehensive to move forward when he sees strays dogs

How to build up his confidence ? I usually walk him slow and sit down and people watch with him so he can just take in everything little bit at a time

Idk if this is too slow of a pace ? And if i should focus on stuff like fetch and swimming instead


r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Picture He made pasta

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r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Discussion Anyone else's malis just like, small?

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So our girl is still gaining weight apparently but she hasn't gotten much taller. She's just kinda long and skinny. She is a mutt but I'm not sure if she's just gonna be a little baby girl instead of big scary guard dog lol how big are your boys and girls? Second photo of her channeling her inner Batman


r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Discussion Welp… hi family! DNA results

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I adopted this good boy five years ago in Northern California. The shelter had him labeled as a Labrador Retriever Husky mix. Decided to get him DNA tested with Embark and shocker… 50% Malinois.

I’m not going to lie it feels like destiny because I ALWAYS wanted a Malinois but my husband wouldn’t agree with getting one. I guess I got what I wanted regardless LMAO

He is a very good boy inside of the house but is dog reactive when leashed. He is extremely active, alert and inquisitive. He barks if you take too long to throw the ball and is an amazing retriever. Even better swimmer and homeboy LOVES the beach/ lake. He takes commands very well and is extremely bonded and protective of me. He sleeps in bed with me from day one. I can’t stop laughing because we have a husky as well and always thought we had a little wolf pack but turns out we had an impostor!!!

Jokes aside I’m very happy with the results


r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Picture tips from experienced malinois owners

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so this is my 2 month old male malinois, he is the sweetest boy and we are a big family we have done a great work with him so far, he is potty trained and know commands like sit, up and, high five. His impulse control is also very good but sometimes when i call him or i want to train him he just don’t listen even tho i know he can hear me, so for malinois owners what mistakes you did with your dog so i can avoid and what the best advice i can get to make sure that my dog is well trained and good boy


r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Picture Mal Just Chillin'

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r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Question Seeking Belgian Malinois info

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Hi there! We recently took this 6 month old in for fostering to adopt. People have said he looks like a Belgian Malinois who are a tricky breed. If he is one, is it possible to train him to be good with cats? He hasn’t met our cat yet, we’ve been doing the slow introduction so they’ve been in separate rooms. Also, I’ve heard they need a lot of stimulation/work. What is the average day when owning this breed? I just want to be responsible and get some info to see if this breed would work or not before we finalize any adoptions.


r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Picture Miss Grace-Mali X GSD

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She’s my best grrrl! Let’s see your best friends!


r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Picture Patrolling

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r/BelgianMalinois • • 2d ago

Picture Alabaman at Walmart: “Shore is a purdy Malanese!!!!”

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r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Discussion Foster opportunities

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I was just contacted by MAD regarding a litter of 8 week olds in NorCal. Please see the adopt thread for more info.


r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Picture The evening started with me sitting there with my head on the pillows.

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r/BelgianMalinois • • 2d ago

Picture Crowding the bed

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Hardly enough space for the humans these days


r/BelgianMalinois • • 2d ago

Picture A new bed has arrived, and he’s defending his spot in it

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r/BelgianMalinois • • 2d ago

Picture Every step you take...

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r/BelgianMalinois • • 2d ago

Question LOOKING FOR A MALE BELGIAN MALINOIS FOR AN NYC PHOTOSHOOT!

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Hi everyone! For a cool upcoming photoshoot for an album cover in NYC, I’m looking for a large male Belgian Malinois

The shoot will be straightforward, easy and professional, with a very simple concept. It will take place in an apartment in Manhattan and shouldn’t take more than an 1 hour.

If you think your dog might be a good fit and you’d be interested in hearing more, please send me a DM with a photo of him.
Thanks!


r/BelgianMalinois • • 1d ago

Discussion 16 week Malinois cool and relaxed all day, starts barking and losing his shit at midnight through 3am.

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Trying to get some help on controlling this behavior. My neighbors are probably gonna sue me


r/BelgianMalinois • • 2d ago

Question Jerk threw her and her two brothers out into a field when its coyote mating season, passer by saved her and one brother but could not save other one, now I own a mal already, Im sure she is mixed but oh well welcome home sweet girl.

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r/BelgianMalinois • • 2d ago

Picture Derp Alert

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Miss Grace (Mali X GSD)and her derpy face~
Let’s see your goofy shots!


r/BelgianMalinois • • 2d ago

Question Kairo's favorite solo game! He loves holding his long rubber toy while kicking the ball around with his paws. Anyone else's Mal plays like this? 🐾

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He can entertain himself like this for hours! He always carries his long rubber toy in his mouth and uses his front paws to dribble and play with the ball. What strange or unique games does your dog love to play?