A working-dog kennel in the countryside at dawn; a staff member walks past the runs while a Malinois watches her.

05 · Breeding and selection

Prepared for its mission

We select the blood, then prepare our dogs from puppyhood. The result: a steady dog, unafraid of gunfire or vehicles, sociable with trainees who may be wary of dogs.

No. 01

The method

Three stages, from puppy to the dog handed over to its handler. Common practice is to test many young adults bought from third parties and keep only some of them; we start from the bloodlines, and selection follows your need: environment, climate, mission.

  1. Selection of bloodlines

    We select working bloodlines for their health, temperament, stamina and aptitude for the intended mission.

  2. Scent imprinting

    At around three months, the puppy begins scent imprinting and discovers the sounds, surfaces and situations of the work. Canine olfaction and the basics of bite work follow.

  3. Preparation for the mission

    At around eight to nine months, the young adult is prepared for a specific mission: intervention, detection, tracking or search, for the environment and climate that will be its own. It is handed over at around one to two years of age, at the start of its operational career.

Scent imprinting: three Malinois puppies sniff perforated scent tins presented by the breeder.

No. 02

Belgium, the hub

Cradle of the Belgian Malinois, Belgium remains the hub of the working dog. It gives access to the best bloodlines and to know-how passed down from generation to generation.

  • Access to working bloodlines
  • Utility dog know-how
  • Dogs assessed before any handover
Temperament test of a young Malinois pulling on a jute tug held by a trainer, watched by an assessor.
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