Just Watch the Movie!

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The film "Dog" stars, along with the human actors, a Belgian Malinois character named Lulu. 

I am terrified that shelters everywhere will be inundated with these dogs who will 

be bred and inbred in order to satisfy consumer demand. We need only look recently at the fate of Dalmatians and Huskies to reasonably expect a surge of 

Belgian Malinois. 

It is important to remember that movie dogs are highly trained actors. Often, as in this case, the dog actor that you see is a group effort by more than one dog.  Lulu is 3 dogs!  A dog that is purchased, adopted or even responsibly bred will not act like the one in the movie. In fact, the actual animal actor will not behave that way either unless the training regimen continues to be reinforced. 

A Belgian Malinois, though adorable, smart and loyal, can also be aggressive and destructive if not stimulated properly. They are often used for police and military work as they need to focus on jobs and use their natural aggressive traits safely and productively. They are not for everyone and not for every family. Unscrupulous breeders will, through poor breeding, make matters worse and the dogs less adoptable. 

The result will be that the dogs will be turned into shelters for care, and possible suitable safe placement.

Can we just agree to watch the movie and explain to our children that the dog is a working movie actor and that we need a pet that is best for our families? I think we can...