If, with that knowledge, a Sprite puppy sounds like the dog you are to commit the time to training and attention that this sort of dog among breeders and owners about whether the different varieties also show I had been watching a kennel in France, kennel Domaine de Vauroux, after some Tervuren had been produced by a Malinois named Maski Du Van Lappeenranta Bandit (mondioring). Belgians have excelled in obedience, agility and tracking, they are highly intelligent, but unless they have a constructive outlet for their energy they can become bored and destructive. He should not show fear or shyness. world, "Belgian Shepherd" is a generic term whose denotation For me, this offspring from my B litter will be used sparingly, and Gabbit himself, will be collected and used sparingly, as we observe the overall health of his siblings and half siblings. He is an incredible dog- a tervuren out of malinois, balanced drives for all three phases of IGP with a special love for protection, loves his handler, easy in the house, and confident. varieties. But getting the right proportion of these qualities without also involving less desirable qualities is easier said than done. And so I chose to breed Savannah one more time, to Jahnu du Domaine de Vauroux. and vigilance than do most representatives of other breeds that we have Website Award Chandravathi is in the UK training for SAR, obedience and tracking. She also certified Basic Area and Basic Cadaver with IPWDA in 2009. If this is not possible, there are pet-nanny transport companies you can look into, but I will not be shipping in cargo. In all cases, we make a strong effort to ensure a close And so I imported Gabbit Elmar Slovakia from this litter of Prot x Karla. Occasionally, we produce a puppy who is difficult to "Pinkie" Ashwini Conversely, too much focus on bite drives in protection lines has rendered some dogs too high in prey drive, or too hectic/chaotic to be able to think on their feet, and to be useful for SAR. Most of these are Malinois due to the high demand for them in military and police forces. The person who is likely to enjoy a Sprite puppy is interested in The only male of the litter is in Washington in a performance home, focused on obedience. "Radha" Cantata methods to reach that goal. However some are strong willed and need firm consistent handling from puppy hood. Please understand and be familiar with this breed, their energy, drives, and time requirements. Sprite Tervuren puppies also make great hiking or running companions Photos You are choosing a companion, and family member, to live in your home for the next 12 plus years. In any case, the specialist was optimistic that his ligaments would catch up to the bone growth., but this was not the case, and in the end, too much damage occurred to the ligaments. E-Mail: dfenzi@comcast.net; short-haired brown coat with black overlay), and the Belgian Laekenois that puppyhood is a challenging time and that chewing, biting, So future use will be weighed against the experience and professionalism of prospective homes, the health of Gabbit himself, and the overall health of those offspring going forward. They have consistent structure, correct angles, social, confident character, and strong drives. I maintain a waiting list of approved puppy homes but my first consideration is for the health and happiness of any pup I place, and placement is at my full discretion. ensure that these puppies are placed only in those homes where their And they require above- average training and involvement from the owner. Basquelaine 'A' of Intention Hill I took them both to herding clinics and worked with them some at home on sheep and ranch chores, but our primary focus was SAR. In some cases the parents of working-line Tervuren are Malinois, as is the case with our Austrian import DAir (in Europe, where the Belgian varieties are considered alI one breed, pups are registered by phenotype: a coated pup born to Malinois parents would be registered as a Tervuren; a black long-hair born in a litter of brown long-hairs would be registered as a Groenendael). If you are not able to drive to pick up your puppy, you will need to fly here, meet me, and fly the pup in cabin back to your home. During those four years, I dabbled in showing, while certifying and deploying with Savannah for SAR, and soon after, I received my Orsam x Disco Groenendael puppy Jai. Savannah is my ideal in a Belgian, and I wanted more of her offspring to work with. Working Line Puppy Video. KNPV dogs (dogs typically sold after competitions to become actual police dogs) tend to be harder and are very often a bit larger than dogs bred for the other sports. Viciousness is a disqualification. They do shed heavily two times a year, the soft dense undercoat comes out, especially in the summertime. IPO and More about IPO, Michael Ellis and Pi at the Mondioring Nationals 2010: He also dropped his pasterns, something I had not seen in a Belgian. Before we founded our kennel, we went looking for a high-energy dog Positive training does NOT mean permissive. Working-line Belgians are from lines bred to work which in the case of European Belgian Shepherds, means bred for protection sports: IPO (formerly Schutzhund), French Ring, Belgian Ring, Mondio Ring, KNPV (Dutch police dog training). Gabbit himself has mild pannus, which is treated only in Summer, and he has one daughter with pannus, which the veterinarian stated was also mild and early stage. Short coats are easier to maintain so they are the variety where the market has driven the breeding and selection of dogs with the character traits suited for protection work and sports. One puppy trained and certified very quickly in Search and Rescue (air scent) and in 2015 already had deployments and a find. It was extremely hot, the sand was hot, but we made it. Often rescued or re-homed neutered dogs that are past the first two or three years of the highest activity can be ideal companions as they dont have as high a need for physical and mental activity. love the training as much as we did. Early Spay & Neuter His bloodline includes dogs titled in KNPV PH-1, mondio ring, IGP (schutzhund), and working police/military. neighbor. puppy for handlers who primarily seek a pet. Ventadour is a healthy son of Laouen de Condivicnum. has enormous energy, an independent temperament, a lack of stability, or a Moriah is trained to BH and working toward further IGP titles. I never set out to be a breeder of dogs. The female that I have started in SAR reminds me often of Savannah. Dru In my program, I prioritize confidence, intelligence, drive to work with the handler (not just for the toy or bite), and ability to live life with their handler outside of just the sport. Available Dogs Reputable breeders will research pedigrees and should be able to provide health information on most close relatives. Breeder offers lifelong support and will place or take back any pup at any point in his/her life for any reason. With those he knows well, he is most affectionate and friendly, zealous of their attention, and very possessive. Look beyond the beautiful show Puppies out of this pairing will excel in protection sports, working K9, scent detection, and many other working venues. This was Savannah's last litter, and I wanted to choose well, and choose wisely, on which of her offspring would be bred going forward. For context, Vetary awards breeders with best-in-class online buzz, content, visuals, and most importantly, a strong cause and devotion toward their breed of dogs. is the variety most commonly seen working in the protection sports, and Sire and Dam lines in Europe are active in police, ring, and IGP. Therefore, waiting was not favorable. It wasn't until I was in Oregon and started to train for Search and Rescue that I really searched for a bred dog in earnest. This requires a dog with self confidence and the ability to react forcefully in the right situation. seeking, please contact us (650-851-1757 or dfenzi@comcast.net). It is open to question whether this Then in 2017, we had numerous requests from the sheriff's office to search for weapons thrown by suspects. These versatile pups work hard and relax at home with the kids, are easy socially appropriate in public, and love to please their people. I loved watching the dogs work. At one year of age, I feel I have struck gold with this litter. I also have a page for the kennel and farm. My Second Stud Dog Resources, Intention Hill whose members were not experienced in the handling of high-drive breeds. What attracted me to this litter was the great strength and working ability of the Malinois side of Karla, some lines very well respected, and moderate in type. courage. Some lines (seen more often in dogs from countries that require the ankrung, or stability test) are almost German Shepherd-like in their stability not as twitchy or handler-sensitive as agility people might like. Coat care is not demanding on a regular basis. Pups will be medium-sized, females average 55-65 lbs, males 70-80 lbs. But it was a lot of work as it went against the natural instincts of the dog. This breeding represented 25% working (Ring Sport) lines, and a line breeding on the healthy and lovely "Bob" (Sabrefield A Class Act with Daelois). We have the right to refuse the sale of any dog or puppy for any reason. Because you can often get Tervuren from some top working Malinois lines you do find more working line Tervuren than Groenendaels. In addition, it is not unusual for a puppy to obedience routines in a competitive trial or showing off tricks for a All of those puppies are very agile, intensely focused and biddable. Dior working her dog, whether or not she wishes to compete. Enjoy! But it is not as consistent as in lines that have been exclusively bred to excel in protection sports. These pups will be a joy to train and work, and will need a job, and committed handler! This is Gabbit's deepest pleasure. for families whose members lead an active lifestyle even if they do not So I began training Gabbit for this task. If you are not able to closely monitor situations where your dog is interacting with young children it is best that you choose a different breed, or put dogs in a safe secure place when neighbors, especially children, visit. On the other hand, the Tervuren requires a great deal more supervision I placed one puppy in a home where the Belgian soon bonded closely to their youngest son. working lines will show more of these qualities than will a dog bred for The ideal handler for a Sprite puppy is aware working, as opposed to show, lines. I decided to place as many as possible with terms. tendency toward aggression with strangers. But overall, the type of dog that we are trying to produce is socially and environmentally confident yet still handler-focused, intense and high-energy but not spun able to think in drive as we describe more fully in our Breeding Philosophy.. Savannah was eight years old at the time of breeding, and would turn nine before whelping. But they can also be a LOT of dog, and most likely too much for novice owners, older owners, folks just wanting a family pet. I have started a waitlist for the upcoming litter. Helpers working with dogs out of this litter have asked to buy pups for Police K9 due to the social openness in the pups, combined with their ability to work and handle pressure (balanced defense/prey). I found this to be an okay activity for him. I never thought I'd be breeding but now I find this endeavor to maintain a balanced working and performance dog with good health, character, structure and moderate breed type, a dog that can search for the lost, work on the ranch, and be an excellent companion has become very important to me. The pups possess unerring intelligence, and extreme drives- ball, tug, and engagement. Gabbit brings some important things to the table - the drives, focus, biddability, excellent heat tolerance and stamina, and good pigment. Protecting their person is a good thing but these days it can mean a lawsuit. I had preliminary xrays performed on him, and the results came back excellent for hips, and normal for elbows from OFA. In Chase, there are many long-lived dogs with excellent solid characters, excellent pigment, and solid performance and working drives. I had this occur in a D litter puppy, but was remedied in 5 days, so it is hard to know in comparison. Puppies The C Litter The bloodlines Ive chosen will produce strong dogs for anyone interested in protection sports. deserves. comfortable with the breed. Gabbit One of them has turned to focus on disc dog competition, and was competing at the pro level as of 2016. character of the puppy. Aanandi Belgian Sheepdogs are a working breed and should have a moderately high activity level and drive to work, this is what is needed for a good performance dog. Pups are $2,000. I am thrilled to be able to add this strong stud to my breeding program, and bring over some new, powerful, and diverse working tervuren bloodlines.Pups will have enormous potential to excel at the highest levels in protection sports. I also began herding with Gabbit, and started using him in my ranch chores. channeling the energy of a willing companion, and uses mostly positive In addition, most litters are KNPV breeders want dogs that can take down actual bad guys). more about the history and current status of the Belgian Shepherd. The characters on the B Litter are varied, with one puppy being a bit selective in accepting friendships with people, and one puppy reported to be dog aggressive. Breeding some of the finest working tervuren in North America. There are many excellent web sites that describe each of the four The mom took responsibility for training the puppy about proper behavior and spent several hours closely supervising the children whenever friends came to play and was able to teach the young dog that this was not acceptable. Everyone will have a different idea of best when it comes to working dogs. Most likely both factors contribute, just as there So as I was on several searches with Savannah this Spring, and saw that she was slowing down a bit at 10 years, I knew it was time to train her SAR replacement. I watched her at agility trials and clinics, and at schutzhund trials. Two puppies are training in SAR, and three in agility. His proper exams are pending as I have to travel to redo them. Sometimes the soft coat in the breeches, around the ears, and on the tail will tangle and need extra attention. Worldwide, most working Belgians (both the sport competitors and actual working police dogs) are Malinois. Firm but fair handling will resolve most of these issues, but Since learning this, Prot lost three siblings to cancer before the age of 10 (two to stomach cancer, and one to bone cancer), and his mother also succumbed to cancer, before the age of 10. In the end we relied on his innate temperament and drives, and the exemplary performance of his parents and siblings. At Sprite Tervuren, we breed to produce dogs who have a high energy To his inherent aptitude as a guardian of flocks should be added protectiveness of the person and property of his master. Chittaprasad Jairam du Volant, Tervuren Be sure to ask for health clearances on the sire and dam of a litter. I require you either have breed or breed type experience and/or are working with an approved trainer. typical of working-line Tervuren. both love people and children. If you are interested in a working tervuren, please contact me. Jahnu du Domaine de Vauroux, my male from this litter, has preliminary OFA results at 18 months resulted with excellent hips, normal elbows, and normal eyes. IPO prioritizes flash and precision (the dog can be flashier since he has to work less long: the protection, obedience, and tracking phases are all separate), and a stable, confident grip (FR and MR dogs can bite anywhere on the suit, and change their grip without penalty; FR and MR decoys try NOT to get bit, so having a full mouth bite is not important in these sports). After lots of interviews with people, on both show and protection sides, the overall perception was that this kennel had exceptional characters in their dogs, and that Evy Monnereaux was very particular about health and character. At those times daily brushing is needed, at other times a good weekly brushing and nail trimming is adequate. Sister Divya "Yuki" is training primarily in obedience and agility. So I seek a balanced dog. We did settle on Matti Deabei, one of Kelley's own stud dogs. More photos are kept here While there is a range of temperaments and activity levels in the breed, in general they are willing to please and people oriented. "Devi" Bhagavathi My research led me to become very interested in a particular litter in Czech Republic. Raw Feeding It is the owners responsibility to make sure their Belgian puppy is exposed to enough situations and given the feedback, both negative and positive, to ensure their Belgian matures with the ability to discriminate between appropriate shows of aggression, for example someone is breaking into the house late at night or trying to assault you while out for a jog, and inappropriate aggression when on a busy walking path or when friends come to visit. The three girls of the litter are lovely. He is a very strong male, with rich mahogany color, substantial build, and about 25" tall. other variety of Belgian Shepherds) should be aware of the needs of the I had come to admire Beata tbrov's. to show aggressive reactions. The D Litter intense desire to work make them challenging dogs to own. Although he is willing to entertain himself and is Please contact me if you are interested in being added to the wait list for this and upcoming litters. Gabbit, and his daughter Devi that lives with me, is easy to live with, in that he is well behaved, and never complains about life. Sprite Belgians. Many are also excellent agility, obedience and herding dogs and some breeders focus on these activities as well as show in the conformation ring. Sire and Dam are both socially appropriate with people and dogs, clear-headed, biddable, eager to work and quick to learn, balanced in protection drives, fast, flashy, and athletically built. breed for us and for people who have similar needs. They are all showing strong prey drive, biddability, good focus, toy drive, hunt drive, and athleticism and good heat tolerance. Parasites & Remedies, Training Our links page will point you to places where you can learn What interested me was his breeding to Karla z Polytanu. He is now a certified detection dog working with his handler for police/military. In appearance, Contact me for further information, applicants will be carefully screened prior to approval. a long, healthy life. It is helpful to find a breeder who is breeding for the characteristics you value in your next dog. Atlas is trained to PDC in PSA, and will be trialing for titles as soon as possible (Covid related delay). owned in the past. Obviously, we want these characteristics for agility and other performance activities. His character has been predominantly very social to all people, and confident in all settings. I was losing my oldest rescue, Jayanta, which ultimately just tore me to pieces. owners have the experience and interest required to work with them In his relationship with humans he should be observant and vigilant with strangers, but not apprehensive. Here are some additional sites you can go to for more information on working-line Belgians: Facebook discussion page for working-line Tervuren, If you read French or can deal with Google translate, this site discusses the genetics behind working-line Belgians and their character (thanks to Kate Hogan for bringing this site to my attention): I have some aspirations to train him for lost dog detection, given his excellent work ethic, and very neutral demeanor with outside dogs. A strong nerve (confidence), balanced drives, and love of handler are my top 3 priorities. For these pups I seek experienced handlers and/or those working closely with an approved and qualified trainer. Working-line Tervuren thus almost always are Tervuren from Malinois lines so the kind of dogs HV Tervuren producesare the same as the dogs featured in the videos above, only with more hair. SAR Articles distribution reflects more heavily the preferences of the owners or the Mondio Ring III and French Ring III require a dog to move directly from the obedience to protection phases without a break, often working up to 45 minutes straight in drive, and decoys in these sports (the guys in the bite suits) seek a dogs mental weak spots. Recommended Reading A responsible breeder will try and match the puppys temperament and energy level to its new home. Thoughts on Breeding Promote Your Page Too. In some cases (Wings, Who) the Malinois ancestors are further back. Sprite Belgians, San Francisco, CA, USA. Dogs My research led me to become very interested in a particular litter in Czech Republic. is clearly happiest when he has work to do, whether that work be doing his Since his co-owner did not share this, we cannot know if early intervention would have brought an immediate correction or not. Unfortunately there is no test yet for epilepsy. reaching a comfortable resolution can take time and work. Malinois Advice I have since learned, in my studies, that there are some "sleeper" pedigrees out there in the showring. Vaccinations I am extraordinarily pleased with Moriahs first litter. He is a Cadillac to work on sheep, and this has been his primary activity. It isn't that conformation is not important to me, it's that I find too much focus on preferential "type" has been the demise of structure, health, character and proper balanced drives in many breeds, including some Belgians. 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