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Faubion Malinois, Denton, TX (2025)

09/29/2025

The whelping box and puppy pen have been assembled!! 🍼

09/27/2025

When it comes to placing our Belgian Malinois puppies, we are very selective, and we are proud of that. The Malinois is an extraordinary breed that was developed to work long days with endless stamina, lightning-fast intelligence, and a relentless drive to do the job at hand. Those qualities are what make them phenomenal police dogs, military dogs, sport dogs, and detection partners. But those same qualities can make them incredibly difficult in the wrong home.

As a dog trainer, I hear it all the time. People call me frustrated because their Malinois is obsessed with balls, or because a daily walk is not enough to keep their dog from climbing the walls. They complain that their puppy runs across countertops, destroys furniture when left loose, or nips and bites with needle-sharp teeth. These are not “bad behaviors” and they are not just training problems. This is the Malinois being exactly what the breed was bred to be: a high drive, thinking, problem-solving working dog.

The truth is, no amount of basic obedience classes will turn a drivey Malinois into a calm couch companion. Training is vital, yes, but what these dogs need most is a lifestyle that gives them purpose, structure, and outlets for their intensity. Without that, their natural traits will overwhelm even the most well-meaning owner.

That is why we are so careful about where our puppies go. We evaluate each puppy’s temperament, and we ask detailed questions about an applicant’s lifestyle, experience, and goals. We look for homes that can offer the time, structure, and enrichment that this breed requires. This is not about exclusivity. It is about protecting the future of each puppy, and it is about honoring the breed itself.

We would rather keep a puppy longer and wait for the right fit than rush a placement and risk a mismatch. Every puppy we raise carries our name, our work, and our heart, and we take that responsibility very seriously.