Companion Puppy 

A pile of brown puppies with colorful collars, lying on a brown blanket.
$3,200

At Gillis Malinois, we are dedicated to breeding and raising Belgian Malinois that excel in health, temperament, and working ability. Our dogs are carefully selected from proven bloodlines for intelligence, drive, and sound structure. Every litter is raised in our home and kennel with hands-on care, ensuring puppies are well-socialized, confident, and ready to thrive in family, service, or working environments.

What We Offer
 • Health First – Puppies come with a written health guarantee and veterinary clearance, including first vaccinations and deworming. All parents are health tested for hips, elbows, and breed-specific conditions.

 • Pedigree & Potential – Breeding dogs are chosen for strong working and protection lines, with proven drive and stability. Pedigree and lineage information is available upon request.

 • Enrichment & Training – Early socialization, exposure to different environments, and foundational obedience are built into our program. Puppies leave with a head start in manners and$confidence.$
 • Lifetime Support – We provide ongoing breeder support for the life of your dog, from training advice to placement assistance if ever needed. You’re never alone in your journey.

 Puppy Health & Care

At Gillis Malinois LLC, the health and well-being of our puppies is a top priority. Each puppy goes home with:

  • ✔️ Complete Veterinary Health Check
  • ✔️ First Round of Vaccinations
  • ✔️ Routine Deworming
  • ✔️ Detailed Veterinary Records

We ensure every puppy is healthy, properly started, and ready to transition smoothly into their new home.

📄 Registration & Extras

  • ✔️ AKC Registration
  • ✔️ Registration Paperwork Provided at Pickup
  • ✔️ Health Record Folder
  • ✔️ Starter Information for Care & Feeding


Early Socialization & Environmental Exposure

Our puppies are raised with intentional exposure and structured early development to build confident, stable temperaments.

Each puppy is introduced to:

  • ✔️ Various household and environmental sounds
  • ✔️ Car rides
  • ✔️ Different surfaces & tactile stimulation
  • ✔️ Daily handling from birth
  • ✔️ Children
  • ✔️ New places and environments
  • ✔️ Basic scent introduction
  • ✔️ Other dogs
  • ✔️ People of different ages and appearances
  • ✔️ Other animals (when appropriate)

We focus on creating well-rounded Belgian Malinois that are confident, adaptable, and prepared for working, sport, or family environments. New Paragraph

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Working-Line Select Puppy

Puppies in a pen, mostly brown, with attentive expressions. Indoor setting.
$3,200

 At Gillis Malinois, we are dedicated to raising Belgian Malinois that excel in health, temperament, and working ability. Our dogs are carefully selected from proven bloodlines for intelligence, drive, and sound structure. Every litter is raised in our home and kennel with hands-on care, ensuring puppies are well-socialized, confident, and ready to thrive in family, service, or working environments.

What We Offer
🧬 Unmatched Pedigree
Descendants of World IPO/IGP Champions, PSA titans, and European elite working kennels

Linebred for clarity, courage, and control—no fluff, no compromise.

Proven genetics from Vitosha, Crocs de Luvry, Cromartie, and Haus der Drachen

💪 Working Power You Can Feel
High-drive, clear-headed, and purpose-built for:

*IGP/Schutzhund*
*PSA and KNPV*
*Police & Military K9*
*Personal Protection*

Balanced temperament for experienced handlers seeking a loyal, capable partner

🎯 Training Options Available
Foundational obedience and socialization

Drive development and environmental exposure.

Advanced protection, scent work, and sport prep available upon request.

🏆 Why Choose Us
Health-tested, temperament-evaluated, and performance-guaranteed

Puppies and young adults available.

AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. & AKC Breeder of Merit & Good Dog Preferred Breeder.

Lifetime support for working homes and serious handlers.

📩 Contact us today to reserve your trained adolescent Malinois or design your custom training package. These dogs are bred to protect, perform, and partner with purpose. Serious inquiries only.



🧬 Temperament & Drive Evaluation

  • Structured puppy aptitude testing
  • Drive assessment (food, prey, hunt, possession)
  • Nerve strength & recovery observation
  • Clear placement recommendations

Serious working homes value transparency and proper matching.

🎯 Engagement & Focus Development

  • Name recognition
  • Eye contact shaping
  • Marker word introduction (yes/no)
  • Beginning recall foundation
  • Toy engagement for prey drive development

🏆 Environmental Confidence Building

  • Elevated surfaces & obstacles
  • Tunnel work
  • Mild startle & recovery exercises
  • Exposure to equipment (crates, barriers, platforms)

🦴 Bite & Grip Foundation (Age Appropriate)

  • Soft tug introduction
  • Possession building
  • Proper grip encouragement
  • Confidence through play

(This is a big differentiator for working prospects.)

🚽 Potty & Structure Foundation

  • Early potty routine
  • Scheduled feeding
  • Crate duration progression
  • Basic routine conditioning

🏡 Transition Support for Buyers

  • Structured go-home packet
  • Training roadmap for first 30 days
  • Lifetime breeder support
  • Clear expectations for working homes


Early Training Foundation

Our puppies are not just socialized — they are started with purposeful early training foundations to set them apart.

Each puppy begins:

  • ✔️ Basic luring introduction (engagement, food motivation, focus work)
  • ✔️ Early crate training foundation
  • ✔️ Positive reinforcement shaping
  • ✔️ Confidence-building problem solving
  • ✔️ Beginning impulse control exercises

We focus on building engagement with the handler, developing food drive, and introducing structure in a clear, positive way — creating a smoother transition into advanced obedience, sport, or protection training. 

Advanced Working-Line Foundation

Our working-line puppies are raised with purpose. From an early age, we focus on building confidence, environmental stability, and drive development to prepare them for sport, protection, and performance homes.

Each puppy is exposed to:

  • ✔️ Structured exposure to various environmental sounds (gunfire desensitization foundation, loud noises, movement)
  • ✔️ Car rides to build travel confidence
  • ✔️ Multiple surfaces (slick floors, gravel, grass, obstacles, unstable platforms)
  • ✔️ Tactile stimulation & confidence-building challenges
  • ✔️ Early scent introduction to engage hunt drive
  • ✔️ Daily handling to develop neutrality and resilience
  • ✔️ Socialization with children and adults of varying ages and appearances
  • ✔️ Exposure to new environments beyond the home setting
  • ✔️ Controlled interaction with other dogs
  • ✔️ Exposure to other animals when appropriate

We prioritize nerve strength, engagement, curiosity, and recovery — key traits in serious working-line Belgian Malinois.

Our goal is not just socialization — it’s structured foundation building for future performance.

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Gillis Malinois LLC

Extreme Pedigree • Custom Training • Ready to Work

Brown dog sitting in green grass, looking upwards with mouth open.
Belgian Malinois dog sits on a platform in a grassy yard with a happy expression.
 At Gillis Malinois, we are dedicated to raising Belgian Malinois that excel in health, temperament, and working ability. Our dogs are carefully selected from proven bloodlines for intelligence, drive, and sound structure. Every litter is raised in our home and kennel with hands-on care, ensuring puppies are well-socialized, confident, and ready to thrive in family, service, or working environments.

What We Offer
Extreme Pedigree • Custom Training • Ready to Work

Looking for a serious working partner without starting from scratch? Our trained adolescent Belgian Malinois offer the perfect balance of elite genetics and professional foundation—ready to be tailored to your specific needs.

🧬 Elite Bloodlines
Sire: Gillis’ Max — Grandson of West OT Vitosha, from the only U.S. kennel to win the IPO/IGP World Championship. Backed by Cromartie bloodlines for clarity, drive, and performance.

Dam: Aris Leash of Honor — Daughter of Larry de la Vallée de Luvry, a French import from Europe’s top working kennels. Linebred on Crocs de Luvry and Haus der Drachen for grit, balance, and precision.

These pups carry the DNA of champions—bred for protection, sport, and service.

🎯 Custom Training Programs
Each adolescent Malinois comes with a solid foundation and can be customized to fit your goals:

✅ Obedience & engagement work

✅ Environmental exposure & socialization

✅ Protection, scent work, or sport prep

✅ Home defense or family integration

Whether you're law enforcement, military, a sport competitor, or an experienced civilian handler—we’ll tailor the training to your mission.

🛡️ Why Choose Us
Health-tested, temperament-evaluated, and performance-guaranteed

AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. & AKC Breeder of Merit & Good Dog Preferred Breeder

Lifetime support and guidance

Puppies and adolescents available now

📩 Contact us today to reserve your trained adolescent Malinois or design your custom training package. These dogs are bred to protect, perform, and partner with purpose. Serious inquiries only.
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Companies I work with

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  • AKC

    As an AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. breeder, we commit to:


    Health: Comprehensive health screenings and veterinary care


    Education: Ongoing learning to stay current with best practices


    Accountability: Transparent records and responsible breeding ethics


    Responsibility: Lifetime support for our puppies and their owners


    Tradition: Upholding AKC standards and preserving breed integrity


    We’re proud to be recognized by the AKC for our dedication to responsible breeding and lifelong commitment to every dog we produce.


    📞 Contact us today to reserve your pup or learn more about our training packages and available bloodlines. 

    🔐 Serious inquiries only. These dogs are bred to work, protect, and perform.

  • Shiloh K9 Obedience Training & Boarding Center

    We proudly partner with Shiloh K9 Obedience Training & Boarding Center, a professional dog training and kenneling facility located in Linwood, Michigan. Shiloh K9 provides structured obedience training, specialized programs, and boarding services that complement our breeding and early development philosophy.


    Shiloh K9 Obedience Training offers a wide range of services, including:


    Basic and advanced obedience training

    Board‑and‑train programs

    Specialized training, including service dog, therapy dog, and working dog development

    Behavior modification, including anxiety and reactivity

    Professional kenneling and boarding services


    Their training programs emphasize daily structure, socialization, and consistent handler communication. Dogs enrolled in board‑and‑train programs receive daily training and supervised social interaction in a controlled environment. Shiloh K9 also offers private training sessions for owners who want hands‑on involvement in their dog’s training process.

    For clients who require longer‑term training, specialty work, or professional boarding, Shiloh K9 provides a reliable option close to our location. This partnership allows for continuity in training and care as dogs mature and advance beyond foundational puppy development.

    Learn more about Shiloh K9 Obedience Training:


    https://shilohk9obedience-training.com/ 

Shiloh K9 Obedience Training & Boarding Center