Ella

About Ella (Berger belge malinois) in Imlay City

Ella is waiting for you at Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue, Inc. in Imlay City, MI 48444. #MADloveElla — a Mighty Mini MalElla, a “mighty mini” Malinois mix, will happily be your shadow. Endlessly curious , sweet, and just a little feisty, she currently weighs about 28 pounds and packs a whole lot of heart into her small frame.Her exact age is a bit of a mystery. Paperwork lists her as around a year old, but given her petite size and mellow demeanor, it’s possible that estimate isn’t quite right—or that she’s mixed with a smaller breed. She doesn’t display classic over-the-top puppy energy, and it’s still unclear how much bigger she may get.Ella is a truly wonderful dog who thrives on companionship . She wants to be by your side as much as possible and will make an incredibly devoted partner. Because of this, she would do best in a home that can minimize alone time, especially in the beginning. While she likes her crate and sleeps in it, she can sometimes panic when left alone and may attempt to move the crate or shred nearby items. With time, consistency, and confidence-building, this is expected to improve.She is still adjusting to life outside the shelter and is currently quite mellow and timid. Her true drive level is still emerging, but she shows signs of being naturally athletic and agile. As her confidence grows, she may really enjoy activities like agility or other fun, interactive outlets. So far, she has not shown the stereotypical “crackhead Mal” energy and may turn out to be on the mellower side.Ella does experience car sickness, which Dramamine has helped with. As she gets used to the car, she has all the makings of a perfect adventure companion. She even enjoys being carried in a sling bag and stays calm and content close to her person.With other dogs, Ella can be mildly reactive at times—mainly barking at dogs passing by the house or on walks—but she is not aggressive. Introductions take time and patience, which is understandable given her recent