08/01/2025
The "C" litter is now 3 weeks old, and I am liking what I am seeing in these pups. Lots of interest in connecting with a human, and alert and tuned in to the world around them.
I want to take a minute to talk honestly about what I’m looking for in a home for one of my pups.
These are not typical pet dogs. They’re working-bred Belgian Tervuren from strong Malinois lines.
The sire is titled IGP3 and a dual-purpose Police K9, and the dam is a stable, social female out of KNPV lines. These dogs were bred with a purpose — not just to look a certain way or win titles, but to be capable, responsive, naturally alert and protective, and truly alive in their work.
That said… what matters most to me isn’t what a buyer has done in the past. I’m not just looking for someone with trophies or titles.
I’m looking for people who are willing to show up for the dog in front of them.
Someone who doesn’t want to force a square peg into a round hole. Someone who’s not afraid to ask questions, to shift methods, to listen.
These dogs require structure, yes. Daily exercise. Boundaries, clarity, consistency. But they also need connection. They need to be seen for who they are — and allowed to grow into what they’re capable of by seeing the whole dog, not pressured into a preset mold.
I’m especially open to people working under a mentor, or those who may be new to working dogs but are deeply committed to learning — people who understand that living and committing to a dog like this is a lifestyle, not a hobby.
I also want to be clear: this is about loving the dog--- for life. Not just for drive or obedience or performance — but the kind of love that keeps showing up. That doesn’t discard a dog when things get hard. That says: this is my partner, and we are in it together.
If that resonates with you, and you’re looking for a dog who will challenge you, grow with you, and bring a ton of heart and fire (and security) into your life — I’d love to talk.
My name is Kiersten, my kennel is Chocorua Belgians, and you can reach me at [email protected].