Zyler

Zyler is a 9-10 month old male Malinois weighing about 55 lbs. He was a stray from a Modesto area shelter, so we have no background information on him. True to the Malinois breed, he is high energy and has high PLAY-drive.

He is in a foster home with a young female german shepherd who he likes to engage in play. The two older male German Shepherds were met submissively with licks to their face and ears. The resident cat sat quietly on a couch with Zyler tethered to his foster mom nearby and he showed no interest. He was introduced to a 20 lb dog and did well.

Zyler is learning house manners and is presumed not housebroken yet, therefore he stays tethered to his human when indoors. He resists getting into a crate at times, but once in, he sleeps through the night. He doesn't do well left alone in a crate when no one is home. He is very affectionate and loves to be near his human. The Belgian Malinois are typically fast learners, so we have no doubt that he'll learn all he's supposed to in a short period of time.

This boy is very sensitive and doesn't respond well to harsh corrections. He is not a dog for a first time dog owner. He loves to pick things up and carry them around. Zyler also is very athletic and may excel in obedience, tracking, agility and/or flyball. Probably best in a home with another dog and people willing to keep him engaged, devoted to training and keeping him active. Not a dog to be left for long hours during the day alone.

This is a Level 3 Dog. Please be sure you understand what a dog of this Level requires.

Added November 2016