I anticipate that Vivid will be bred in Mid-February with puppies going home in the Summer 2012.
 | OFA: Hips Good, Elbows Normal, Cardiac, OFA Page CERF was normal 2006, 2008, and 2010 Height - 26", Weight - 70lbs, Full Dentition/scissors bite OFA: Hips Excellent, Elbows Normal, Cardiac, Thryoid, CERF OFA Page Height - 23.25", Weight - 44lbs, Full Dentition/level bite A waiting list has been started for this litter Deposits will be requested when the litter is confirmed For more information or a puppy buyer questionnaire email me: silverthornmal@gmail.com I will not ship puppies in cargo, please be prepared to come out and pick up your puppy All Puppies will go home with a break away collar. I can't stress enough how dangerous collars can be. I have been lucky that my previous dogs never had an accident, but I know people have had tragedies and near tragedies due to collars. My dogs now, do not wear non-breakaway collars unattended. Here is a link to some collar stories http://www.breakawaycollar.com/yourdog.cfm Why Bristol? I first met Bristol and his owner Sherri at the 2007 ABMC National Specialty in Utah. I watched their performances in rally and obedience and was very impressed with their teamwork and Bristol's desire to work, and he is a very striking dog to look at with good presence. When I started to think about what dog would complement Vivid, he was one of the first that popped into my mind to look at further. I had a more extensive visit with Sherri and Bristol during the 2010 ABMC National and was even more impressed as I watched him in the show setting and with Sherri's young son. From Sherri, Bristol is good with other dogs, cats, and children. He loves to work and has extreme ball drive and excellent food drive. Vivid is my special girl.
She’s my little clown, and every day with her she makes me smile. I am impressed with how she handles different
environments and new situations. To date
I haven’t found anything that has really bothered her. Vivid is great with people, although she does
watch new people that come into her house and lets passerbys know that she is
aware of their presence. She is also
great with other dogs and reads signals well.
She has been non-reactive to dogs that have growled or snapped at her
and has stayed in a sit while a strange dog sniffed her. She does have a strong desire to chase small
critters (squirrels, mice, gophers).
Although, she was a fairly independent puppy when I brought her home, she
has become a very sweet and cuddly girl and is usually under my feet trying to help in whatever I'm doing.
In the show ring she exceeded my expectations with a group win before
she was a two years old. She finished her Grand Championship in July 2011 at the ABMC supported entry. And now we are training in obedience and started trialing in agility. The most important thing in choosing a stud dog was stable temperament. I think that between Vivid and Bristol (and the siblings and half siblings of Vivid's that I have met) that this breeding should produce dogs that will be a joy for their owners whether they are in show or performance homes. And I expect puppies that they will have good breed type for show ring. This litter is not intended to produce extreme show or working dogs; however, this breeding does combine some great show and working lines. I have been in the Malinois world for over 7 years now. And as this is my first litter I have spent many hours, phone calls, and emails with some wonderful people discussing and contemplating this litter. Catherine Shields of Carousel Malinois has been a great mentor to me through this process and has added her insight. Photos of Bristol from the 2010 ABMC National Specialty      Vivid - July 2011   |