hackin_n_bashin Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 The bird and I have just been to see the most gorgeous Mally, called Obi, at a centre near us. Some of our friends have a giant Mally, and ive been around husky's, but has anyone on here had any experience, good or bad with the breed? H'n'S, Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza786 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I had one mate as long as ur full of energy then ull have no probs very strong dogs and very energetic and like to run a lot,lovely looking dogs tho at the time i lived in a flat four storeys up and was too small for the mally i had hence why we had to sell her if ur used to huskkys ull be fine with mallys just bigger and stronger , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliRR Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 A friend of mine breeds them, lovely big brutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 In my experience they chase things, are not very obedient, and need a lot of grooming. They can also be very vocal. I have always thought them very handsome dogs, but with livestock I think they are not the dog for us at all. The two I know are rarely let off a lead unless on their own very well fenced property. I think a LOT depends on your situation, as with any dog. It's a working breed, and as usual with these breeds they need some, err, work to do to keep them from getting bored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coza Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Amazing pet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 If you happen to get one, expect weekly visits. I've wanted a Mal since I was 6! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackin_n_bashin Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Thanks for the info people, will keep you updated alex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Bit manly for you mate, Sure you shouldent be getting a Labrdoodle or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 tbourner is the expert on these, see HERE They are good looking dogs but every owner I've spoken to has said they cannot be trusted off their lead as it's in their nature to just run and they are difficult to then get back. Not a bread I would ever choose for this reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 HI!!!! As above, they are a bit like Huskies except they are bigger stronger and more disobedient versions! They very often have dog aggression or at least don't get on very well with same sex dogs. They love to chase and will not come back, they know full well they can live on their own in the wild so have no need for an owner! If you have cats you better make sure your cat is an 'ard nut as they need to stick up for themselves at the first meeting and show the Mally who's boss. They are extremely intelligent and can learn some brilliant tricks, but they are also very stubborn and you have to be more stubborn and stand your ground or they'll walk all over you - if you want something you must NEVER let them get their own way against you, they are the masters of the extinction burst!! NILIF training is usually the most succesful way. Having said all that, they are all different, lots of dogs I know get on great with any other dog they meet, some people can walk them off lead and recall well (we haven't cracked that one), most I know do the basic commands every time including 'wait' which is one of the most important IMO. I've only ever met 1 mally who was aggressive to humans, ours have been in scorching heat in summer with 3 or 4 kids climbing on them and pulling their fur and it took around 4 hours before they started getting grumpy (we could tell they were getting a bit restless so took them out the way). Basically they're awesome, but need to be treated as a hard working, hard to own animal that won't act like the Lab your gran owned when you were a kid. They like cuddles: They are BIG: They are cute: They are idiots: They do love the snow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackin_n_bashin Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 Thanks for the advice tbourner, that's great info! Found he is a huskamute, 8 years old, good with other dogs that he knows and very loyal. Off to walk him now. I think the only thing Heather is struggling to get over is the hair!! This one needs a good going over with a rake!! Will have to see what he's like today, and after a few visits. Don't want to jump into owning such a dog without knowing much about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 My in-laws had one, he was very quiet and reserved.. He only used to become playful if my wife or myself were around.. He was a beautiful dog, but eventually age got the better of him... I dont think the warm South Africa climate suited him at all... Miss that guy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 D00d you cant look after yourself let alone a dog My mate in Canada has two Siberian Huskies , Georgeous animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Found he is a huskamute, 8 years old, good with other dogs that he knows and very loyal. Off to walk him now. I think the only thing Heather is struggling to get over is the hair!! This one needs a good going over with a rake!! They don't moult at all, they just blow their coat twice a year. Mallies tend to blow slowly but Huskies it's generally all out within a couple of weeks. In those couple of weeks you will have fur EVERYWHERE, you won't believe how much fur can come out of a dog and it still look the same, I'm talking 9 or 10 black bin bags FULL!! The rest of the time not much really. Good idea to take them to a groomer (who knows the breed) after the first week of a blow, the wash and dry will get most of it out, just make sure they use the blaster and get them properly dry, especially if he's long coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike33 Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 we have 3 huskies and they are great fun! Until you see a cat or a rabbit then its all hands on deck. I think mals are the same as in you cannot let them off lead because most off the time they wont come back. They will be gone. unless fenced in. But saying that our boy has jumped a 10ft wall. You will enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 Mallies are definitely not as jumpy as Sibes, they're more clumsy and pushy than bouncy and mental! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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