Chocorua Working Belgians
- Vershire, VT
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Kiersten L., the breeder behind Chocorua Working Belgians located in Vershire, VT. Chocorua Belgians is a small, one-person program breeding powerful, purpose-bred Belgian Tervuren from strong European working lines. Puppies are raised at home with care, structure, and respect for their working heritage. These dogs are naturally protective, strong, and intelligent—bred for personal protection, sport, and close bonds with their handler. With IGP3 and KNPV bloodlines, they have the courage, clarity, and drive needed for serious work. These pups are not for casual pet homes. They require handlers ready to love, understand, and adapt to a powerful working dog. Whether for sport or protection, I seek lifelong matches built on trust, commitment, and mutual respect.
Q. & A. with Kiersten
Why did you start breeding?
I discovered the beauty and joys of working-line Tervuren after buying my first Malinois female 10 years ago, who was a long-coated malinois (a tervuren in Europe). I researched European breeders of working Tervuren for years and imported my working line Tervuren female from a Dutch kennel. I've been very impressed with my female, and her daughter, and am training and titling them both in IGP.What makes your program special?
The dogs in my program are direct European imports, rooted in strong Belgian Tervuren and Malinois bloodlines. With KNPV breeding behind them, they carry the confident, purpose-driven character of true working dogs — making them powerful, naturally protective companions with a foundation in real-world defense work.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are mahogany and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Cunning Coyote
Went homeMale
Come and Claim Me
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Chiam
Went homeMale
Chet
Went homeMale
Cunning Comet
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kiersten
Kiersten has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
"The price includes AKC limited registration, and a microchip. Some puppies may be sold under co-owner contract for future breeding. This would involve a separate agreement. "
Contract & health guarantee
Kiersten may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Kiersten offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Kiersten directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kiersten.
Breeder's location
Meet in Vershire, VT
3647 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland, Maine
3577 miles away
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Meet in Concord, NH
3647 miles away
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More about Kiersten
Club memberships
Kiersten is a member of Granite State Working Malinois Club, Maine Schutzhund Club, and American Working Malinois Association.
Kiersten has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Kiersten was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kiersten is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Chocorua Working Belgians meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
All breeds
Belgian Tervuren
Belgian Malinois
Moriah, mom
Belgian Tervuren
About Moriah
High drive, social, athletic female. Cheerful, confident, hard working and high energy. Moriah is a cheerful dog who loves to work for and with her handler. Training in IGP. Balanced drives in all 3 disciplines.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA).Sirius, dad
Belgian Tervuren
About Sirius
Sirius is a male Belgian Tervuren. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kiersten decided to make him part of their program. Kiersten has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Pemi, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Pemi
Pemi is a female Belgian Malinois. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kiersten decided to make her part of their program. Kiersten has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Great level
Chocorua Working Belgians reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Belgian Tervuren.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Full Embark Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
