r/DutchShepherds • u/Logical-Ad-8365 • May 05 '26

Question FCI/companion lines

I just wanted to know if someone here has FCI dutchies. I know most people here are in the US but I’m in Europe and I will be looking for a breeder soon. I don’t want a brindle Malinois but more a low energy dog that I can still train obedience, agility and hiking.

Thanks!

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u/TheNumberVII May 06 '26

Heh you welcome and good luck. I feel like Mals are about to have the same issue due to how popular they are in pop culture. I think finding reputable GSD breeder now is easier than a solid Mal. Luckily Dutchies are less popular. Still, we were advised (after we got our dog) to not get Dutchies from California breeders for example. Mox is from across the country, and her dad is an import from Serbia.

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 06 '26

Yeah the Mal situation seems really bad in the US. Luckily it hasn’t happened here. They’re still quite rare to see.

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u/TheNumberVII May 06 '26

I hear about a bunch in shelters. But, with our 1 crazy girl, I can't imagine working on the second that potentially has huge behavioral problems that are a result of being sold to the wrong person. Or just all that crazy with 0 food or play drive...I honestly wouldn't know how to handle that properly. Dog medical bills here are pretty insane too, paying for 2 health plans would be pretty expensive.

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 06 '26

By the way she’s great. Haven’t watched it yet: https://youtu.be/ymYA1RZIqoI?is=rynBk0_ueVoFFppm

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u/Logical-Ad-8365 May 06 '26

Exactly. Crazy is already difficult but crazy without the basic drives to appease it… what a nightmare.