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Welcome to del Rio kennels!

The Belgian Malinois is a highly athletic, intelligient and active breed. These are traits that first drew us into the Belgian Malinois.  Once you have brought one into your life, you discover how much more there is to fall in love with.  The Malinois can bring endless joy and at times, heartache. But through out the journey with this wonderful breed, you will realize your life is much more enriched than it would have been without a "Maligator" by your side.

Bobby and Angela live in Petersburg, Virginia which is located just south of Richmond, the state capitol of Virginia. Their breeding program takes into consideration the ultimate health of the parents, the development of the litter through the first few weeks of their lives, and the training and upbringing of the Malinois once accepted into their loving homes. We stand by our puppies, not just as breeders, but as champions of the breed and friends of their new owners.

This blog will present you with the images, stories, and videos of our Malinois. At times, we will carry a story and a picture from our extended Malinois family. Feel free to contact us or comment on our site.

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Category Archives: Scribbles

What the heck? The ABMC Nationals

I woke up this morning thinking about the upcoming nationals and a variety of emotions ran through my mind as a I slapped at the alarm clock:
Joy:  Can’t wait to see all the old friends and meet some new ones
Anxiety:  Oh, the logistics of it all!  Traveling from coast to coast to coast can be...

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koan for dog – do all dogs go to heaven?

borrowed with permission from http://zenofdog.com [03.19.2009 posted in zen of dog]

A dog touches heaven……
do all dogs go to heaven?
if a question is so pondered
one must determine if hell exists
as an alternative destination
if hell is to exist
sin must be a possibility
in the hearts of those
who are called man’s best friend
but can evilness exist...

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What the heck? This book has a new cover…..

I’m friends with Milo Jevic and Fernando Jimenez.  They are not friends with each other.
I see my brothers, my sisters in law and my high school friends.  My parents probably don’t know what facebook is.
I see Fataah Ewe, Jane Boswell, April Albert, and Wyndee Arneson.  I joined a Rottie group in Italy.  A bulldog dude...

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B Litter Celebration : We are two!

* This is a re-run of an original post from April 6, 2007. I thought it best described my life with the B litter and as they turn two years old, I know they have turned into wonderful adults.  I have added their call names to each description below*
Morning Rant: What will become of the...

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March 21, 2009 - 2:03 pm Monica Shaw - Soul Patch, aka Bruce, did not live up to rock star fame and actually ended up being TOO intelligent for his own good. However, he did become a serious tissue and bathmat thief, and takes a green-lipped mussel and Boswelia Serratta supplement daily!

what the heck? the next step in the journey….

dog lovah friends,
each day I pick up a new life nugget in the complex and surprising depth i find in the connections with the dogs that are in my household.
take a moment and think of the pets you have owned or do own – whether laying by your side or chasing rabbits on the other...

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Activity Level Proof

Background:  In one of the Malinois Yahoo groups [malinois4fun@yahoogroups.com], the question was posed concerning the activity level of Malinois and when do they “slow down”.  This is evidence that some really do not – and how wonderful that can be to see.
I met Miss Abby a few years ago at a American Belgian Malinois Club...

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March 8, 2009 - 6:51 am Bobby - Abby belongs to Souvenir Belgian Malinois [you can google it]. She's a wonderful example of the breed.

March 5, 2009 - 9:54 pm Kim Remmel - Loved this post and these pics of Abby!!! What an excellent notation!

March 1, 2009 - 11:54 am Lori - OMGOSH that is priceless! Who is Abby? and what age is she? That is fabulous to see her having that much fun :-)

A Dog’s Life – Friends Remembered…..

A dog’s life is a phrase you hear on occasion. What does it really mean? That having a dog’s life is something bad, something negative? I would beg to differ and I think some of you might as well given the lives we try to provide our canines.
A dog’s life can closely resemble our own. ...

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Better than a bottle opener?

Football playoffs are winding down. The next few big games are approaching this Sunday when division championships are up for grabs.  A day like this can keep you firmly rooted in your favorite chair in front of the big screen.
And you discover that you are a out of your favorite beverage.  Do you miss a...

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January 15, 2009 - 6:11 pm Kim Remmel - Yes! This is a good task for a Belgian!!

What the heck? My momma used to say………?

Coffee update:  some very choice and exuberant beans from Carolina Coffee Co [Kenya Lenana AA - Full City Roast].  Gracias Sara and Ed!  Very unexpected but welcome gift  I must have drank 8 cups today.
On the shelf:  Small World Coffee’s Rocket Blend from Ken and Ann – Yo, Yo, Yo Philly People and their lovely...

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What the heck? Oh the dogs I have seen…

Its been a while since I’ve written one of these but after traveling all day from Orange County, CA to Richmond, VA [up at 430 PST and arriving home at 915 EST], I was ready to rant.
First of all, I get so proud when I see a service dog at work. Whether that is...

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Last Images from UBSDA Nationals

Ub-sdah…..ub-sdah….
Here’s a pic of a baby Terv…..fuzzy wuzzy

And this is one of my pride and joys….Brooklyn, sister to Thai.  She’s favors Asia quite a bit due to papa Socks.

And last but not least, another Laeken sighting!

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UBSDA: Four More for the Road

This isn’t a Belgian but was very interested in the goings on.

Madame Judge examing her exhibitors

Animation portion of the exam!

More Animation!

Looking for the last contestant for this Price is Right!

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October 7, 2008 - 6:03 am Laurie Thal - Hey Bobby, Again, nice to meet you.... thank you for the wonderful photos. I hope you enjoyed your time at UBSDA... and that we will be seeing more of you at these events.... I also wanted to tell you that I think the photos of your Malinois are beautiful... Good luck on your future babies.... I hope to see them all some day... Cheers! Laurie

UBSDA – Characters and Character Test

Found a few minutes to snap a few pictures from the UBSDA Nationals. Pictured will be a Terv at play, the real camera photo of the coolest Belgian, and a few of the dogs during the character test playing tug with list member Jona Decker.

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Bond x Tami Litter – PUPPIES!!!!!

Ok, some of you may have noticed (or not) that Bobby is in the process of turning over the blog to me.  I am still learning, so please be gentle.  If you can’t, send me a note with suggestions and I’ll try to implement them.  Anyway, we have co-bred our second litter, the "C" litter,...

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September 16, 2008 - 1:31 pm bennie driver - love your website and your dogs i may be looking for a bitch here in the next few months.

Tammy is coming home!

My little Tammy is coming home. We are actually in the car, coming down I95 as I type.
Fingers are crossed that she is pregnant with some puppies.
Bobby
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October 4, 2008 - 12:27 pm Nan Sanders - Sandy Bakewell lives "just down the road" from us! Small world Nan and Chance