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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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Twitter:  Bobby is delriofoto

Facebook: Angela is Angela McCalla and Bobby is Bobby Arellano

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  • CH C’villa’s Paris vom Rowehaus, Paris | Pedigree

Paris was our funny little bed dog.  She loved to snuggle and to sleep with a toy curled up in her paws.

Paris loved people but couldn’t deal with other dogs in her space.  We worked on this for years, but in the end, I failed her.

Feb. 27, 2003 – Oct. 18, 2008  Rest in peace, our dear troubled girl.

Paris, Fall 2008

Paris, Fall 2008

  • Allee Sablee Liberte del Rio, Asia | Pedigree

A lovely little assassin, Asia was lightning fast and oh, so ball driven.  She was one of those rare dogs who was awesome at obedience, rocket fast in agility and never failed to catch the disc when thrown.  However, she could not handle the pressure of competition, be it disc dog, herding, agility or conformation.  In the end, I could not save her from herself.  We will always miss you, our dear funny little assassin.

July 4, 2004 – October 18, 2008

Asia 2008

Asia 2008

Rajavic Crystal Clear, blue-headed white smooth collie, Dec 1992 – Jan 2004

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