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Welcome to del Rio kennels!

The Belgian Malinois is a highly athletic, intelligent 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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Plans – Upcoming Litters

Summer/Fall 2010 – The D Litter

The D litter will be with Sam, AKC.UKC GRCH Roulet’s The River Samber HSAs HIAs owned by Sue Haase of Nevada, and out of Thai, CH Allee Sablee Bangkok del Rio, born March 6, 2007.

Thai is a medium-large female with full dentition, a scissors bite and a thick red coat with strong charbonnage.  She has a typical Belgian temperament, social, but not overly so. As she developed, she went through periods of aloofness, but came completely out of it in adolescence. Currently, if you visit, she will likely hold you down and wash your face if you allow it.  She is easy to handle and very tolerant.  She loves to be touched, and adores retrieving a ball.  Herding instinct evaluated and it is VERY strong.  She has begun herding lessons.  She is quite stable with excellent character and is not fearful.  Off leash, she stays close, is quite obedient, joyful and very active. Her ability to jump is incredible and she has a high desire to work with her handler.

Stats:

23″  Wicketed height

52# official weight for OFA’s (weight summer 2010 is 54 lean lbs.)

OFA page:  http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1371236#animal

Sire will be Sam, AKC.UKC GRCH Roulet’s The River Samber HSAs HIAs owned by Sue Haase of Nevada

Same has several AOM’s at ABMC National Specialties, and has won the UBSDA (UKC) National Specialty!

Sam is a medium size, impressively masculine fire red male with a wonderful temperament and awesome herding ability.  Better yet, he has sired some beautiful and talented pups.  See the website:  http://www.rouletsmalinois.com/

Sam’s OFA page:  http://www.offa.org/display.html?appnum=1075200#animal

Photos 2009

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Sam at the 2009 Specialty shown by Laurie Thal

Sam at the 2009 Specialty shown by Laurie Thal

Sam with son Joker at the 2009 Nationals

Sam with son Joker at the 2009 Nationals

Another shot of Sam 2009

Another shot of Sam 2009

Sam Sweepstakes UBSDA 2008Sam UBSDA Specialty 2008 movingSam_Ducks_1

Sam herding geese