Belgian Shepherd Malinois Dogs Available for Adoption in Dallas, Texas

Nala is a beautiful 2-year-old, 60 lb Great Pyrenees / Belgian Shepherd / Dutch Shepherd mix with an intelligent, expressive presence and a loving personality to match. She is incredibly people-oriented and happiest when sheâ€ÂTMs close to her humans—sheâ€ÂTMll gladly follow you from room to room just to be near you. Nala can be slightly shy when first meeting new people but warms up quickly into a friendly, affectionate companion. She is also a parvo survivor from puppyhood, making her a resilient and strong girl with a story that speaks to her strength. Nala is spayed and fully up to date on all vaccinations.

Nala has a medium-high energy level and thrives in an active home. She loves swimming (on her terms!), hiking, playing chase with other dogs, and enjoying her favorite chew bones (stuffed toys donâ€ÂTMt usually last long!). She also has a great off-switch and is happy to relax and nap on the couch—sheâ€ÂTMs even a little slow to start her mornings. Nala is excellent with children and has spent significant time around kids ages 1â€Âׅ. She does very well with female dogs, puppies, and smaller dogs, and she enjoys social environments like the dog park where she has consistently done well without issues. Her compatibility with cats is unknown. Nala would do best in a home with a yard and an active lifestyle, ideally with someone who is home more often, as she enjoys companionship.

Nala is house-trained, crate-trained (she may not love it but settles well when needed), and has excellent leash manners thanks to professional training. She knows commands including sit, lay down, stay, shake, leave it, and recall, and she is highly intelligent and eager to please. Like many young, active dogs, she may get into items if left unattended, though this has improved with age. She can be vocal and naturally protective, and while she may jump when excited, she responds well to direction and settles when asked. Nala has never shown any biting or nipping behavior.

Nala is being rehomed due to a specific compatibility issue with one dog in the home. She has otherwise done well with other dogs in both her household and social settings.

Nala is fun-loving, devoted, and full of personality. She will make an incredible companion for the right home that can provide structure, activity, and love. Apply to adopt Nala today!

This pet is participating in the Dallas Pets Alive rehoming program. All of the medical, behavioral and other information about this pet was provided by the petâ€ÂTMs owner. Dallas Pets Alive encourages all adopters to verify the information prior to adoption. Please note that Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) is acting as intermediary to connect prospective adopters with individuals wanting to rehome their pets. DPA is not liable for any information provided about this pet and the adoption transaction is purely between the pet owners and adopter. DPA is not responsible for any damages, injuries, or adoption returns as a result of any adoption transaction. DPA! is not responsible or liable for any animals involved in its New Digs program. DPA! acts solely as a facilitator of adoption between the animalâ€ÂTMs surrenderer and potential adopter and makes no claims as to the accuracy of the animalâ€ÂTMs medical or behavioral history provided by the surrenderer.

The Belgian Shepherd Malinois is a versatile and intelligent working dog breed known for its agility, loyalty, and protective nature. Originating from Belgium, these medium-sized dogs have a distinctive short coat in shades of fawn with a black mask. Malinois excel in various roles such as military, police, search and rescue, and as loyal family companions. With proper training and socialization, the Belgian Shepherd Malinois thrives on mental stimulation and physical activity to channel its high energy levels effectively.

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