Our breeding dogs aren't chosen for an impressive pedigree on paper. They're chosen because we've watched them work, hundreds of times, long before we ever thought about it.
The German Shepherd offers rare versatility: guardian, sport dog, solid family dog, able to adapt to a calmer pace without losing its usefulness. The Malinois is more intense, faster to learn, more demanding to channel — a dog for someone who has already handled a working breed.
We don't cross them. Each breed keeps its own pure line, its own standard, and its CKC registration papers. A Maison K9 German Shepherd is a German Shepherd down to the hips; a Maison K9 Malinois is just as much one.
All of them live with us year-round. All of them hold a working title. None was "borrowed" for the occasion.
"The first dog of the program. Solid, driven, never nervous — the benchmark every other dog gets measured against."
"Rigorous and composed. Passes on a remarkable calm — her litters are known for their balance."
"Rarely-seen intensity at work, and just as clear an off-switch at home."
"Our youngest breeding female. Her first litter confirmed everything we'd hoped for."
"A pedigree tells you where a dog comes from. It never tells you who they are."
— Camille Tardif, co-founder
None of our breeding dogs are bred without having demonstrated, in competition or structured evaluation, a stable temperament under pressure.
Hips, elbows, heart and a DNA panel — no exceptions, no shortcuts, even when the results delay our plans.
We avoid close inbreeding and vary bloodlines from one generation to the next — even when a tighter pairing would be simpler.
Our current litters come from Kaiser × Freyja and Ares × Nova. Check out our available puppies or write to us about the next litter.