Belgian Malinois or Rottweiler?

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Hi everyone, I'm stuck between getting a Belgian Malinois and a Rottweiler. Could you help me choose, please, based on your own experiences? I’m quite an active person and I’d love to have a dog that's highly trained – top-tier stuff like protection work, agility, obedience, and so on. Just to be clear, I’ve got no intention of causing anyone any harm; I just prefer powerful dogs over small breeds. I like dogs that enjoy working and don't just spend all day napping. I used to walk a friend's Malinois when I was younger, and I must admit I was absolutely fascinated by her beauty and her imposing presence, though she wasn't the best with obedience. However, I’ve noticed a Rottweiler owner in my neighbourhood who has an incredibly strong, obedient dog with quite an intimidating look. So, I’m really torn between the two. I’m not looking for a dog just for guarding; I want a companion. I know there are plenty of other breeds out there, but I really want to start with one of these two. < /p>

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    • Gabyn
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    What exactly do you mean by "perfectly trained"? A dog doesn't just show up ready-made; a puppy will have accidents all over the place, and you’ll be cleaning up day and night for months while house training them. Whether it's a puppy or an adult dog, you’ll need to take them out every single day—morning, noon, and night, seven days a week. You have to commit a huge amount of time to them every day for at least 10 years. They get sick, they get injured, so you need to have the funds to take them to the vet, pay for medication, and so on.

    Are you working? Are you a student? Do you have your own flat?

    It’s up to you to put the work in, not the dog. You’re the one who has to train them every single day, relentlessly, with patience, firmness, and consistency—especially with these types of breeds. Rotties and Malinois are not for inexperienced owners.

    At the end of the day, I don’t really get why you want a dog. Do you just want a good-looking dog? Do you want a dog that looks "hard" or "scary"? What’s the reason for it?

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    Kikaah
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    "I'd like to have a perfectly trained, top-notch dog"

    Both the Malinois and the Rottie can be brilliantly trained, but it all depends on the work and commitment you put in, and both of these breeds require a lot of it.

    So, ultimately, your choice won't depend on the breed but on your own dedication ^^

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    Your post has left me quite puzzled: on the one hand, you say you have no intention of hurting anyone (which is just as well), and on the other, you're highlighting the Malinois you want to be trained to the highest level (bite work), then you seem to admire the big, powerful Rottweiler that's obedient but looks scary... It's all a bit contradictory, isn't it? If you're just looking for a pet, why not consider a different breed?...
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