Welcome to Colorado Moon Malinois
Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen- Orhan Pamuk
About the Belgian Malinois
Malinois originate from Belgium and were first recoginzed as a distinct breed in the 19th century. They are one of four herding dogs to originate from the area. Each of these shepherds are named after the region in which they were developed - Groenendal, Tervuren, Malinois, and Laekenois, which are anatomically identical but vary in coat length, color, and texture.
According to the American Kennel Club Malinois are "confident, intelligent, and curious. A tireless worker who maintains a lifelong attachment to their owner. This medium sized, sparkling-eyed breed has a no-frills mahogany short coat that sets it apart from three closely related Belgian herding dogs. At home, the breed is a sensitive and affectionate family companion. As a police and military K-9, the malinois possesses exceptinal strength and stamina and is poised to face danger if asked".
We believe that malinois have recently been given a reputation which they don't deserve. Some see malinois as agressive, wild, crazy, high-strung animals that are hard to manage, inclined to bite, and often end up in shelters or worse. It is our goal here at Colorado Moon Malinois to help change that,
A Malinois is not so different from any working class dog and make excellent family companions as long as their needs are understood and met. A lot of what we preceive from any dog comes from what it's owner puts into it. Proper training, exercise, nutrition, veterinary care, and love all have a huge impact on any animal - from chihuahua to Cane Corso and everything in between.
Obtaining an animal from a reputable breeder helps to ensure owners have the best foundation possible to help build their future canine companion. Proper early socialization and upbringing help this foundation. Breeding for even temperament from quality genetics also adds another layer to strengthen this foundation and is arguably one of the most important aspects to this equation.
We strive to preserve and add quality to the breed.
If you've had any experience with a Malinois, then you probably feel the same way we do about the breed and about our dogs. Once you've met one, you don't forget. They're special. They posses intelligence and soul that I've not personally experienced in just any ol' dog. And because of this, we've commited ourselves to educating about, de-stigmatizing, and becomming stewards of this breed.
Overall health, balanced temperament, and drive for work are what we strive for first in our breedings followed by comformation. We hope to showcase the diversity of this breed in each animal we bring into the world.
Our Kennel Culture
Ethically Bred with Quality Genetics
We allow one whelping per year.
Our dogs come first, and asking them to whelp litters takes a big toll on them. We currently allow one whelping per year starting at age 2.5-3 and will only allow a total of 2-3 lifetime breedings per female.
We consult with our veterinarian during the entire process.
We ensure our dogs get the go-ahead from our veterinarian with a thorough health check before any breedings. Throughout pregnancy, several health checks are performed, radiographs, and any other relavent care are administered. All of our aniamls are up to date on their vaccinations and preventatives.
We genetically test with Embark.
All of the animals participating in our breeding program are genetically tested, and compared, to ensure no potential duplicate passing of health-related recessive traits.
We carefully compare lineages and pedigrees.
Full pedigrees are assessed and carefully considered to ensure low COI% and continuing desireable traits while discontinuing undesireable traits. Only excellent temperament and proven, healthy working lines are considered.
Whelping and Upbringing
We whelp and raise in our home.
Our dogs and puppies are part of our every-day lives. We feed excellent nutrition, support our dogs through whelping, and care for our puppies from day one. Our puppies are raised along side our dogs in our home with our family. We take our puppies on excursions and adventures at appropriate ages to ensure confidence in as many situations as possible and socialized from every possible source. By the time our puppies are ready to go to their new homes, they have been on several car rides, been accostomed to many different human interactions, have gone on multiple wilderness adventures, been through stores, and had as much play time, physical activities, and mental stimulation as possible. Thye've also had several health checks and appropriate vaccinations/ worming.
Beginning Obedience and Early Training
At Home.
We begin early puppy training at age appropriate intervals for their entire time spent with us. They're started on crate, potty, leash, off-leash recall, responding to their names, sit, come, no-bite, etc...
With Professional Service Dog Trainer Jenelle Prieto.
We have partnered with Jenelle for an official beginning obediance puppy training package we are proud to offer future owners as an additional option to the basic puppy package. Jenelle spends a few sessions per week for four or five weeks working with enrolled puppies mastering several beginning tasks before they head to their new homes.
Testimonials From Previous Adopters
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