Herder/shepherd types are trainable, consistent, mature quicker and already have deep populations of workers. They have been used as police dogs for 120 years, and are accepted/recognised as such. For the job of a police dog, what people are breeding already is probably top (the good stuff, anyway). Certainly, with 'alternative' breeds like the bull terrier, a variety of dog sports (protection sports, agility and athletic events, weightpull, obedience, nosework etc.) will test the dogs and drive selection for increasingly functional qualities- not just physical but mental...
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I love malinois, and I'm sure they could do a lot more than most people realise. I'm very much interested in some of the 'old school' NVBK blood, which to me seems much more like the traditional police-type dog than a pure modern 'sporty' drive lunatic. It's important to me that they originated as farm dogs, with the adaptability and intelligence that brings. I can see the need for specialist dogs, but for my aims and purposes, I prefer dogs capable of multi-purpose roles. The good 'dual-purpose' patrol dog and a strong Belgian ring malinois fit that bill, for me. Bull terriers are a work in progress, from my point of view- but they have great potential. Down the line, as well as owning straight malinois and straight EBTs, I'm looking to cross the two and see what exciting and useful dogs can be produced!!!
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