Philosophy

I have been training, showing, and trialing Belgians in a variety of sports since 1980, and in schutzhund since 1987. Under the name Best Friends I board and train companion dogs and provide behavioral consultation and education for their owners. In 1993 I bred my first litter under the name Du Ciel Rouge.

Based on the European model, and with the guidance of experienced breeders in Canada and Europe, my goal is to maintain the natural characteristics that have made the Malinois a top dog for service, sport, and companion.

Intense drives needed for work and sport combined with intelligence and willingness in a healthy body are trademarks of the breed. Social and environmental stability, courage, resilience, big bites, object orientation, and agility are some of the other qualities that factor into the equation for the perfect dog. While I do not breed for the show ring, I work to keep dogs free of disqualifying faults.

I want each breeding to reflect care in selection of the dogs and pedigrees and careful placement of the puppies. All puppies are guaranteed. I encourage progress reports and want to be a part of each puppy's upbringing and training.