Puppies a'comin'...

[wolfsoul]

Thanks everyone!

As someone who has a male Belgian and is just learning about the breed, I was wondering about titles and health clearances on these two.

I didn't know you had a Belgian, where did you get him? I am always looking for my lines anywhere I can. They are hard to find. If you are ever curious about your dog's pedigree, feel free to ask me.

Rogue's titles include: OAC TN-N WV-N HTADI. His hips are OFA good, elbows OFA clear, eyes CERF clear.
Jaguar is Can Ch pointed but not quite finished yet, will be next year. Should have her rally-o title by the time the pups are born. CERF clear, hips/elbows have been x-rayed, vet says clear elbows and likely good or excellent hips, but still pending with OFA. She has not been wrong yet!

BTW, How is that cutie Solo doing?

Solo is good, his drive is way intense though. Another malinois in a black fur coat, just what I needed...lol.

[LilacDragon]

I didn't know you had a Belgian, where did you get him? I am always looking for my lines anywhere I can. They are hard to find. If you are ever curious about your dog's pedigree, feel free to ask me.

I got him from a local breeder. They were unable to show him in conformation so he was kind of "put on the back burner". IMHO - he is under-socialized and is going to need some work. The breeder wanted to find him a good home, so he lives with me. So far, he is wonderful. If I could just convince him that my pom isn't something he should try to eat.

I am still learning about the difference in temperment from what I am used to. I am so used to "hard" rottweilers that this "soft" dog has me looking for alternative methods of dealing with different issues. While I wouldn't think twice about grabbing my rottie girl if she had a little dog in her mouth, any physical correction on this dog shuts him down.

Anyway - before I hijack your thread any further - congrats on the expected litter and I can't wait to see pictures.

[wolfsoul]

I am still learning about the difference in temperment from what I am used to. I am so used to "hard" rottweilers that this "soft" dog has me looking for alternative methods of dealing with different issues. While I wouldn't think twice about grabbing my rottie girl if she had a little dog in her mouth, any physical correction on this dog shuts him down.

Softness is definatly a problem in Belgians these days... Wouldn't be such an issue if it didn't compromise the working ability. Jagaur is our softest dog, but being bred into these lines it is probably a good thing. Very high drive lines known for hard temperaments.
I hate how Belgian temperaments are not what they used to be. I am unhappy that I will never be able to breed into typey lines as I fear temperament and health problems too much. My dogs will still win, but they will have coarser heads and bigger ears, so they won't win as much as the pencil-nosed dogs with tiny ears will. Standing for a judge is more important to me than looking nice for a judge. At the end of the day you have to ask yourself which of these dogs would be able to perform their original task, and if my dog is less than typey, so be it. I'm buying semen from a male in France who is incredibly non-show quality...but the temperaments and controlled drive he produces are amazing. Much more important to me at this point.

Don't worry about thread hi-jacking, I talk about Belgians whenever I can. lol.

[LilacDragon]

I was told that my Reni got his HIC, but I don't have a copy of it yet. As of right now, we are officially fostering him. I will be getting the rest of his paperwork in April.

Here is a picture of him. He has about a dozen white hairs on his chest and a tad of white shading on his back feet, but other then that he is a beautiful black. I am always stunned to see how elegant he looks.

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[wolfsoul]

Aw, he looks like a sweetie. Visa has her HIC too -- she loves those sheepies, but I think secretly she would love to eat them lol.

[LilacDragon]

He is very sweet. Just this evening he decided that the most comfortable spot in the whole apartment to lay down was on my lap in my recliner!!

[binka_nugget]

Ugh.. I don't need another Belgian.. I don't.. (do I?)

I hope they produce a nice, healthy sized litter!