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Betsy, Belgian Malinois

Betsy

Outta the Cage

Belgian Malinois5 yearsFemale59 lbsAdventurousAffectionateAthleticCleverEnthusiasticGentleGoofyProtective
Good to know
Energy level
Couch potatoZoomies
🏙️Apartment fit
Needs a yardFine in a studio
🎓Experience needed
Great first dogNeeds experience
🏠Home alone
Needs companyFine all day
💵 Typical monthly cost
$115–220/month
  • Food$32–56
  • Insurance$35–60
  • Routine vet$25–45
  • Supplies$15–30
  • Grooming$10–30

A LA estimate for a dog this size and coat. Excludes the adoption fee and anything unexpected.

📏 Full size

Fully grown at about 59 lbs.

SmallMediumLargeGiant
A large dog by weight
🐾 What to expect
  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Spayed / neutered
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinations up to date
  • !Not good with cats

Betsy's owner dumped her at a high-kill shelter, where she was immediately scheduled for euthanasia. Volunteers were pleading with us to do something. So we went and rescued her. We met a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois who is smart, curious, and loves having something to do. Betsy enjoys working on commands, playing with the hose, and hanging out with her people. Betsy loves kids. We have a video of her taking commands from a 3-year-old girl. She's also friendly with dogs her size--she’s ready for an active home that will keep her engaged and adored.

Mixed / Unknown breed

This dog's breed isn't known, so here's general guidance for mixes.

🧠 Temperament

We met a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois who is smart, curious, and loves having something to do. Every dog is an individual — temperament depends far more on this dog's history and personality than on breed.

🎾 Exercise

She's also friendly with dogs her size--she’s ready for an active home that will keep her engaged and adored. Most adult dogs do well with 30-60 minutes of walking a day plus play and sniffing time.

✂️ Grooming

Brush regularly, bathe as needed, keep nails trimmed and ears clean.

🏙️ In an LA apartment

Ask the rescue about leash manners, elevator and stair comfort, alone-time tolerance, and whether the dog settles in a small space.

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