Trying to find reputable breeders of working line Dutchies and Malinois. I remember seeing one around here for Malinois, but I can't find it anymore. =( Any help is appreciated!

Any particular area you're looking for? (of the US)

I know of a few quality DS breeders, and there are some nice Malinois breeders right here on the forum.

What are your plans/hopes for a pup?

Well , I live in Maine and let me tell ya. There isn't much up here in the way of the protection sports. There are maybe 2 clubs which I'm trying to get more info about, and see what they're like. Other then that, I'm going to have quite a time me thinks.

I'd like to have a go at mondio ring and see how far the pup and I can go with it. Obviously it will require some travel, but not for a while. I like doing my research before I get in over my head, and some poor pup pays the price for my stupidity.

Been doing well edumacating myself here and other places, on the ring sports, among other things. I like doing hands on, but also like to be prepared for things.

I know that choosing the right pup is a huge decision. Reputation, and proven stock (among other things) are a big part of that, so that's why I'm asking.

I've narrowed my search down to the Mals and Dutchies, nothing against GSD's, I just find them more interesting and more in line with what I'm looking for.

I value people's opinion about different breeders, so please any information is greatly appreciated.

It cracks me up to think what my dane would do to a sleeve. She would think it was great fun, but that'd be just plain scarey.

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Well , I live in Maine and let me tell ya. There isn't much up here in the way of the protection sports. There are maybe 2 clubs which I'm trying to get more info about, and see what they're like. Other then that, I'm going to have quite a time me thinks.

I'd like to have a go at mondio ring and see how far the pup and I can go with it. Obviously it will require some travel, but not for a while.

There is a SchH. club in Saco area, Mondio in Well's area, and PSA in Windham. If you jump the border into NH or Ma.you'll have a bigger selection, another SchH. & French Ring club about an hour from Portland.


It will take you longer finding the right dog.

I contacted Mr. Rozzi of northeast protection sports and he didn't seem very interested. Even after multiple emails, my last with no reply for over a month. I even asked if I could just be a spectator, and couldn't get any info from him. I'm not going to waste my time with someone that has no interest.

Maine-ly ring sport club in wells for mondio would be great however there is no contact info I can find, and it looks like their last update on the website was in February. If you know how I can get in contact with them, it would be appreciated.

I have contacted the SchH club in saco, hopefully things will work out. If not then I guess NH and MA are my only options.

You know , on second thought I think I'll go pay northeast protection sports a visit, maybe he needs a face to face intro instead of email or on the phone.

They just had a trial, you may have contacted them during rush hour.

I'll pm you with the Mondio contact to get this thread back on topic.

Good luck finding your Mal or DS pup!

Topic derailing was my own fault. Thank you Tammy for your help, I just sent him an email and hopefully will hear back soon.