Below is an explanation of why we choose certain breeds, this might give you an idea of what breed is best for you. Please keep in mind that just because a dog is a specific breed does not mean he will be like all the others. Just like people, dogs are individuals too.

Malinois (Mal):

The Malinois (Mal-in-wah) is our first breed of choice for a myriad of reasons. A Malinois is a very intelligent and driven canine that has extremely unique abilities. Therefore, sets him apart from the other breeds. The Malinois has proven himself to be a consistent favorite in many different high level competitions around the world. More and more people are starting to lean towards the Malinois for personal, sport, police, and military work. Malinois are bred for their working ability so the variation in color and size can be big. Males are generally between 55-80lbs, females 45-65lbs. Common colors are fawn or red with a black mask, sable, red sable, blue and black. Malinois have a much shorter coat than German Shepherds and tend to be much less prone to common genetic health issues.

Dutch Shepherd (Dutchie):

The Dutch Shepherd is a unique looking breed. He is not yet very popular here in the states, but in Europe he is very well known. Some of the Dutch Shepherds are often known to have a hint of Malinois in them, therefore, they can carry many of the Malinois characteristics. They are a strong and confident dog that loves to work and will bond very closely with their handler. Dutch Shepherd males are generally between 60-80lbs, females 45-65lbs. Coat colors include brindle (most common), blue brindle, blue and black. The Dutch Shepherd is normally a very healthy breed.

German Shepherd Dog (GSD):

The German Shepherd Dog is the most common here in the United States. Many of our competitors will swear by them and make them out to be the best! However, due to a lot of over breeding and poor breeding, the breed has suffered in many areas. One of the upsides to the GSD is that he is often much more calm and can require less exercise and attention than the Mal or the Dutchie. In return, you often end up with a dog that has less of a desire to work hard for you. Also, with the amount of pressure we put on our Protection Dogs (as you can see in our videos), most of the GSD's cannot make it through our program. The GSD's we do sell are some of the best that can be found. We make sure prior to taking one in that he will be able to handle the pressure we are going to put on him. GSD's vary greatly in size and phenotype (what they look like). Males are normally between 65-85lbs, females 60-75lbs. Colors include black and tan, black and red, sable, black, bi-color and white(we don't recommend). GSD's can have either a normal coat, short coat or a plush (long) coat. Beware of GSD's that are 'extra large'. Oversized GSD's tend to be much more prone to health issues due to poor breeding. We also advise that you stay away from American showline GSD's. These dogs tend to have very faulty/nervous temperaments and are NOT bred for their working ability. We only deal with European bloodline GSD's for this reason.

choosing a breed

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Through many years of experience, we choose to work with and sell three primary breeds... Malinois (Belgian Shepherd), Dutch Shepherds, and German Shepherd Dogs. Yes, we will consider other breeds at our client's request, however, this type of work is very demanding on the dog both physically and psychologically and most other breeds will not be able to succeed. Each breed has its pro's and con's. As we have stated before, not any dog can be put into any situation. As experienced professionals, we have to look at many things, including the dynamics of the family, such as children, age, schedule, lifestyle, etc., in order to make sure we are placing the right dog for the right situation.

Jeremy Talamantes working with a young Malinois.