At the end of the day, pure bitework and pressure testing of dogs is easy enough to do, and the harder one goes down that route, the less suitable it is to even post on social media- let alone invite spectators along!
;) These dogs have been bred to work as police/military/security/sport dogs, and the balance between pure drive and control is what makes the malinois (when well bred and well trained) the best and most versatile working breed in the world (some German shepherd folk might still argue that claim! LOL).
Surely any dog sport has to factor the training and handler/dog relationship into the judging equation, rather than constantly focusing on increasingly extreme and one-dimensional genetic abilities?
Police and military K9s don't just bite, they track, search, can be used to disperse crowds etc.
The control is essential for working the dogs around neutral and friendly people, as well as vehicles, weapons and all types of environmental hazards.
The harnessing of thousands of years of selective breeding of herding dogs, and the amazing, adaptable, intelligent animals we have today shouldn't just dissolve into some 'my dog's quicker and tougher than yours' caveman contest!
:) ha ha ha'
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