The Malinois
The History and Development of the Breed in Schutzhund, Detection and Police Work
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A comprehensive guide to the history and development of the Malinois breed.
The Malinois is one of the most effective working dog breeds in the world, prized for their intelligence and high energy level. This breed, which for centuries served as the ultimate sheepdog, has become increasingly popular among police departments and militaries that recognize its unique suitability for detection and police work.
Beginning with a brief history of Belgian shepherd dogs, Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak next explore the emergence of the Malinois as a distinct breed over a century ago and examine the history of the Malinois in police work. They also provide practical tips and information for those who are raising and training a Malinois themselves.
Learn: Learn: Specific problems Malinois handlers and trainers may encounter; How the breed developed to become the top choice for police work; Other roles for which the Malinois is perfectly adapted, including tracking, search and rescue, oil and gas detection, and more.
About Ruud Haak
Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak are world-renowned specialists in the field of dog work and the authors of more than 30 titles on dog training. They serve as training directors and international judges for the International Red Cross Federation, the United Nations, the International Rescue Dog Organization and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).
Table of Contents
Cover | 1 |
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Contents | 6 |
Introduction | 8 |
1 A History of Sheepdogs | 14 |
2 The Belgian Malinois | 36 |
3 Working Malinois in the Netherlands | 80 |
4 Behavior, Raising, and Training | 106 |
5 The Malinois as Police Dog | 125 |
6 The Malinois in Other Roles | 166 |
Conclusion: A Lack of Character | 201 |
Appendix: KNPV National Champions, 1946–2017 | 206 |
Notes | 214 |
Bibliography | 216 |
About the Authors | 218 |
Index | 222 |
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Book details
- Publisher
- Dog Training Press
- Categories
- Dogs, Training
- Published
- April 2018
- Pages
- 237
- Chapters
- 15
- Language
- English
- ISBN EPUB
- 9781550597356