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Carousel's future
breeding plans
pictured above are
(left) Ch Carousel's Diamond Royale CDX SchH 1 HCT(s) CGC
(right) Carousel's Diamond in the Ruff UD AX AXJ ASCA CD
Welcome to my planned litter page. I am a member of the American Belgian Malinois club. If you are still trying to decide if a Malinois is right to you I would encourage you to visit the ABMC Home page
There is a great deal of information on this page including breeders code of ethics and how to find a breeder.
I'm not breeding for a working sport dog anymore than I am breeding for a Best in Show dog. I am breeding healthy active versatile dogs suited for the conformation ring and AKC type companion and performance events, i.e., obedience, tracking, and agility - and from time to time a litter focused on herding aptitude. First and foremost, I live with my dogs - they are my loved companions. We will always spend more time at the park playing fetch, going for walks and hanging out watching TV rather than at a dog show or trial. Temperament and structure suitable for AKC companion dog and performance events will always be a top priority for me. I will try to improve "type" in future litters rather than introduce flawed temperament and structural faults.
Breeders should have a plan and a goal in mind. Some litters are
part of a bigger picture, not an end goal to themselves, some litters are fantastic, and exceed your wildest dreams and some litters do not turn out exactly as one might expect!
I do look 2-3 generations down the road when I consider a potential litter. Since I do not breed very
often, and I don't keep a kennel of dogs (try to keep my limit to 3-4 dogs), this plan will take time. The success
of this program depends greatly on my puppy buyers, limited use of co-ownerships, time,
and patience! I am very excited about the journey, and hope to find others that
would like to accomplish the goal of breeding Malinois of correct temperament
and type. More than just "show dogs" or just "working dogs" but excellent performance dogs and active, and often demanding companions.
Carousel's Savannah Rumor at 8 weeks old
Belg/Am Ch O'Neill van Balderlo HS x U-CDX Ch Trew Bleue Anticipation CDX, RA, HCT(s)
This is a time to remind potential buyers that if you are looking for a "show
only" dog, or a "working sport" dog, I am not be the best breeder to to work with. While I want good looking Malinois, temperament and structure for AKC companion dog and performance will always be my primary goal, that said I do like to show my dogs in the breed ring and would rather have a pretty dog, just not at the cost of good temperament. If you are looking for a dog that has titles on both ends of their name? That is MY goal! It is also a time to remind people that to reach their potential,
Malinois take time, training, socializing, and understanding. This is a
thinking "working" breed, not a more passive "sporting" breed (for example - maybe not a great one but the best I could think of).
During training be prepared for Malinois to ask you "why?" they are learning,
or what is the purpose of this new behavior.
Few Malinois make a good back yard, or part time pets. Malinois are not
always easy to live with. Malinois love to chase moving objects and many are
master manipulators. They can start the training of their new "human" from the
moment they step into your home. Most are territorial and can be protective of
your home, car, family and children. If left on their own in the back yard they can
be very creative landscapers and alarm systems for all that walk by your home.
If what you want is a more passive dog, who will not speak up and tell you what
it wants, needs or thinks! find another breed!
Available dogs and future litters
All prospective homes will be screened,
and prospective owner will need to fill out a buyers questionnaire. Litters listed below may very well have a waiting list.
Dream litter page UPDATED 2-17-08
The Dream litter DOB October 22nd 2007
4 males 3 females
1 male available - see more below
Carousel Malinois long awaited "DREAM Litter" in Memory of Ch Carousel's Dreaming of Diamonds "Rave",
with Sire Ch Broadcreeks Titus of Taliesin BH RN CGC- Multi Group Winning, 2006 Eukanuba winner, 2007 WKC Winner and all around COOL DOG and Rave's litter sister U-CDX Ch Carousel's Diamonds N Sapphire CDX CGC
For pedigree Click here
The following pup is still looking homes
Please note I'm behind on pictures! and please write me for more detailed information. Puppies have been temperament tested, CERF, First Vaccine, Microchip and evaluation by Pat Hastings for structure.
"Amethyst" aka Onyx is a strikingly handsome boy with very good structure also suitable for show and performance, he is quite a handful and a lot of fun!
NEW pictures! 2-17-08
email me at carouselmal @ gmail.com
I will be taking a break from breeding until Spring/Summer of 2009
Please see the bottom of the page for helpful links for OFA, CERF, ABMC and other resources.
How and Why?
Pups will be
evaluated on their strengths and weaknesses, so that the correct match can be
made for the needs of puppy and new owner. This also requires that prospective owners be realistic about their needs, interests and abilities. It seems more often than I would like an enthusiastic prospective owner over estimates their ability. This may lead to placing the WRONG puppy, into the WRONG home. This is bad for the puppy as well as the new owner. Puppies will not be matched with their homes until all testing is completed at or around 8 weeks of age. While I do keep a waiting list and take a few deposits there is no way I can guarantee I will have a puppy for you. Prior to placement into new homes
all pups will have
CERF
exams;
Microchip
; Puppy temperament tested - using Sheila Booth's, "Positive Puppy Preview";
and have structural evaluations by the well-respected AKC judge Pat Hastings;
author of the "The Puppy Puzzle" Video. Pat conducts hundreds of litter
evaluations per year, and has evaluated all my litters to date.
It is critical for any performance dog that.
1. There is a drive and desire to "work and train" (regardless if it is
tracking, agility, herding or obedience)
2. The dog should have stability of
temperament.
3. The dog must have good to great structure to meet the physical demands of
training and trials.
My pups are raised in the home and yard and often underfoot. Pups are exposed
to different sights and sounds, crate training, car rides and one on one
playtime with me! Pups are socialized with friends, visitors and family.
All dogs used for breeding are DNA profiled, OFA and CERF evaluated - pups are sold with a written
Buyers agreement. I will plan to check out prospective buyers you should do the same for ANY breeder! I have some wonderful puppy buyers and I'm proud to present my pups as well as their owners on my web page. Do make an effort to meet dogs from my breeding and talk to their owners, and meet as many malinois as you can before you decide to own one. Most my puppy buyers have email addresses linked on their pups web page - others are happy to be contacted through me. MOST are good about correspondence with email. I think all would be happy to meet prospective buyers so you can meet their dog. I'm most interested that you find a dog that "fits" your lifestyle, needs and goals for your pup, than I am that you get your puppy from me. Also, once I have a litter on the way I do take deposits to hold a spot on a waiting list. But I wait until the pups are 8 weeks old, temperament tested and structural evaluations to match the pups to my waiting homes. I will not send a puppy to a home unless I feel it is the right match for the new owners experience, needs and expectations.
For a buyers questionnaire, please e-mail me at
Catherine Shields, carouselmal@gmail.com
Resources for prospective puppy buyers
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