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Saga, Belgian Malinois

Saga

Wags & Walks

Belgian MalinoisPuppyMale55 lbsAdventurousAffectionateAthleticCleverCommunicativeConfidentCuriousEnthusiasticExtrovertedFood-motivatedGoofyIndependentProtectiveResilient
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
$105–200/month
  • Food$20–35
  • 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.

📈 Still growing

About 55 lbs now and still growing — this breed usually reaches 30–45 lbs.

SmallMediumLargeGiant
Now large, growing into a medium dog
🐾 What to expect
  • Good with kids
  • Good with dogs
  • Spayed / neutered
  • House-trained
  • Vaccinations up to date
  • !Not good with cats

(310) 990-7813 Saga is a 10 month old neutered male puppy in an adult body. he currently weighs 75 pounds and will probably be 90 pounds by the time he’s done growing. He needs a loving permanent owner. He loves to run and chase the ball. He loves to play tug-of-war. He is crate trained and does not chew on things. He loves to chill out with his legs and hind legs stretched out fully. Saga was found during the Alta Dena fire with no chip. since January, he has completely transformed from being scared at everything to an extremely smart dog who only needs to be told once because he wants to be obedient. he truly wants to please his owner but he’s lost right now because he knows he doesn’t have one person to love and or protect. he loves to play with people and other dogs. Sometimes he does not understand when another Dog doesn’t want to play.

Mixed / Unknown breed

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

🧠 Temperament

Since January, he has completely transformed from being scared at everything to an extremely smart dog who only needs to be told once because he…. Every dog is an individual — temperament depends far more on this dog's history and personality than on breed.

🎾 Exercise

He loves to run and chase the ball. 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

He is crate trained and does not chew on things. 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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