Despite the lack of body tension and feeling for his strength, the big, silly lanky guy already gives an idea of the majestic, imposing appearance of these dogs. With more than 65 kg of unbridled body size, the young guy is not exactly a lightweight and therefore requires a lot of stability for handling and training. The young man has now grown up a little and can put his silliness aside and take the day at a leisurely pace. However, there is still no talk of concentration over a longer period of time. Anyone who has dreamed of rally obedience or trick dog tournaments up to this point will unfortunately be disappointed.

Like many Molosser dogs, the Malak is highly valued for its calm, energy-saving nature. A lot of time and energy is initially put into observation so that even the smallest change on the ground is noticed. Tricks that are fun for a human - sit, lie down or give a paw - are, in Rübezahl's eyes, a waste of time. This is a behavior that is also known from many livestock guardian dogs, with which the Malak is often confused. Although Kangals have been crossed into the Malak line over the years, these dogs have little to do with each other. In contrast to the visually similar livestock guardians, a Malak usually lives on a chain on the farm and serves as a watchdog and protection dog. The Malak is occasionally used to protect larger livestock, but there is little agreement on this. While cooperation between dogs is an important part of the work of livestock guardian dogs, the Malak has difficulty working with other dogs due to its actual use. In addition to the Kangal, over the years this old breed is said to have been crossed with St. Bernards, Central Asian Shepherd Dogs, Great Danes and English Mastiffs in order to create - sad but true - stronger dogs for dog fights that can weigh up to 130 kg. Fortunately, Rübi remained a smaller representative of his breed at around 65 kg, but even this body mass is enough to throw even seasoned people off balance.

To everyone's delight, he is quite open towards people, soaking up attention and cuddles like a sponge. If you watch the rowdy with open eyes, you can see the charming cheekiness with which the male dog goes about testing his limits and happily letting everything go on his terms. Lack of distance and audacity are his first choice when dealing with people, regardless of the consequences. It may look funny to some at the moment, but that's not really the case with his weight. It quickly becomes dangerous, as Rübezahl does not accept a "stop". You quickly become powerless against this massive guy. It is therefore important to remain calm in such situations so as not to encourage him to jump or to push him further.

There are therefore clear rules even outside on the leash. Dog encounters have long been and are still viewed critically today.

With enough sensitivity to the situation and mood, you can now become better at dealing with other dogs in a more relaxed manner. But it is important to react early in case of doubt, before the imposing male dog loses his temper.