In our last blog post, we discussed heavily the difference between the German Shepherd and the Belgian Malinois and why the German Shepherd is smarter than the Belgian Malinois. If you haven’t read that article and are curious to find out the answer to that question, feel free to check out that article after reading this one. Don’t worry; You will present a link to that article at the end of this one. Well, now that we have gotten that out, today’s topic will be whether mixing these dog breeds will be okay. From an ethical standpoint, mixed-breed dogs are not recommended because of how highly unstable their behaviors could be. Still, the Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd are some worth exceptions to the rules.
That being said, breeding a Belgian and a German Shepherd dog is not bad. This is because both the Belgian and German Shepherd has similar behaviors. Some people consider the Belgian Shepherd a simply more hyper German Shepherd. Since the Belgian and German shepherds are two dog breeds, you could together; you may be wondering what behaviors to expect from a Belgian and German Shepherd mix or if they are at risk of any health issues. You may also wonder how big a German Shepherd and a Belgian Malinois get. And whether the German and Belgian Shepherd mix could have the skills necessary to work in the military. We will answer these questions in this blog post.
WHAT BEHAVIOR IS A BELGIAN GERMAN SHEPHERD MIX LIKELY TO HAVE?
The German Shepherd and Belgian Shepherd are two very powerful and intelligent dogs with a great temperament. They have become the top choice for police and military work. And though these two dog breeds are similar, they have some treats which make them slightly different, one from the other. So before we can accurately predict the behavior of a German Shepherd Belgian mix, we need to look at both breeds on two major grounds. The first ground is Temperament, while the second is Trainability.
Temperament (German Shepherd v Belgian Malinois).
GERMAN SHEPHERD | BELGIAN MALINOIS |
The German Shepherd is a dog with a very nice and controlled temperament, regardless of the line. The German Shepherd dog breed is a working line Dog breed. | The Belgian Malinois is a dog breed from the beautiful Belgian Country. This dog breed is one of the four Breed Variations of the Belgian Shepherd. |
This makes them very active and aloof with strangers. The German Shepherd’s activity and drive differ based on the line. The German Shepherd has both the working and Show line breed. Working lines have more drive and require more effort to own and handle. | These dog breeds have a strong personality, just like the German Shepherd. They have a very high drive and are fearless. These dog breeds are also much lighter than German Shepherds, which makes them more energetic. It would help if you worked hard to burn this Dog’s excess energy. |
Show lines are more relaxed and can comfortably fit in an apartment setting. Working lines GSDs could also live in an apartment setting, but you would have to work harder to maintain the Dog’s drive by regularly walking and keeping them mentally stimulated. | So if you lead a very busy life, the Belgian Shepherd is not the Dog for you. The Belgian Shepherd is a much more active and flexible dog that You can train to do anything, making them the military’s first choice. |
Trainability ( German Shepherd v Belgian Malinois ).
GERMAN SHEPHERD | BELGIAN MALINOIS |
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The German Shepherd is the most intelligent dog breed in the world. Because of this dog breed’s intelligence, it was tagged as an all-purpose utility dog. You can train the German Shepherd dog breed to hear, protect, sniff out bombs, and even as a therapy dog. You can also train the German Shepherd with the basic skills needed to survive as a house pet. But due to the size of the German Shepherd, You can not use it for certain tasks. | The Belgian Malinois is a medium size dog breed known for its high prey drive. Because of the huge prey drive found in a Belgian Malinois, it easily adapts to the intense training required in fields because the German Shepherd’s weight can’t work. One field where a Belgian Shepherd is often trained and preferred to a German Shepherd is the Airforce Navy which is often found in situations where they often need to jump from a plane. |
Overall, Belgian and German Shepherd dogs are highly intelligent dogs with a balanced temperament. And while the Belgian Shepherd is fearless, you could find some German Shepherds who suffer from social anxiety due to bad breeding. Now that we have identified the behavioral similarities and differences between the Belgian and German Shepherd, what can you expect from a mixed breed? Let’s find out.
The Belgian German Shepherd Mix (Training and Temperament)
Since the Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd have similar behavioral traits, you should expect similar behavior from the children. For example, if you mix a Working Line German Shepherd with a Working line Belgian Shepherd, you can expect to have very hyper pups, or even more hyper than their parents. This may not be good news for some people, but though the dogs may be super hyper and even more fearless, they would also collect to the extreme; other great qualities like the Dog’s temperament for being highly trainable. You could also expect a variation in the size and behavior of puppies. Some pups may become much larger than the Belgian and German Shepherd combined.
It is okay, though, if you have some puppies with completely severe behavioral defects. The fact that they are rear in this mix does not mean it is unlikely. The only area of caution is that if you must allow your Belgian and German Shepherd to mate with each other, you must make sure they are both purebreds and have not been mixed in any way. Failure to do this test and breeding occurs between a Belgian or German Shepherd who has not been well bred; you would have little more behavioral problems to deal with. But aside from behavioral issues, can you expect your Belgian German Shepherd mix to be in good health? Let’s find out.
HEALTH AND LIFESPAN OF A BELGIAN GERMAN SHEPHERD MIX.
The average German or Belgium Shepherd Dog can live for up to 13 years if it is from a good Line and regularly vaccinated. The same also applies to an average German Belgian Shepherd Mix breed. Suppose both male and female parents are very healthy and both purebred. The Belgian German Shepherd mix is also prone to similar health problems that plague the average German and Belgian Shepherd. Some common health problems your mixed breed is most likely to encounter are hip and elbow Dysplasia, eye disease, and other health challenges due to their excess activities. If the Dog is overstretched, it could affect its health, likewise if the Dog is not exercised at all. So when it comes to training and exercising your Belgian German Shepherd mix, be sure to strike a balance in health care and exercise to help extend your Dogs Lifespan. Now that we have considered the health and life expectancy of a Belgian German Shepherd Mix, the question remains, can these mixed breeds be used in the military?
CAN THE MILITARY USE THE BELGIAN GERMAN SHEPHERD?
The answer is yes! Suppose your German and Belgian Shepherd both come from top-quality breeders, have a great work ethic and temperament, and are fearless. In that case, they are surely going to be very effective soldiers for the military and may be part of their top three list. Though there are a few negative consequences when you breed a Belgian and a German Shepherd together, You should not do it. But if it happens by accident, there is no need to panic. You will find people who want to have and own one of these pets in their homes. But what is involved in the care and management of a Belgian German shepherd mix? Watch out for our next blog post.
