Lion and The Lamb Kennel
- Arvada, CO
Meet the breeder
I'm Taylor R., the breeder behind Lion and The Lamb Kennel located in Arvada, CO. At Lion & The Lamb, we purposefully breed Belgian Malinois with an emphasis on health, sound temperaments, strong nerves, confidence, and working ability. Our goal is to preserve the breed while producing well-rounded dogs capable of excelling in sport, work, service, and active family homes.
Q. & A. with Taylor
Why did you start breeding?
My journey into breeding grew from my love of training and competing with Belgian Malinois. As I learned more about genetics, temperament, health, and working ability, I became passionate about purposeful breeding. With guidance from an experienced breeding mentor, my goal became producing healthy, stable dogs that preserve and improve the breed.What makes your program special?
What makes my program special is the intention behind every pairing and puppy. We prioritize health, genetics, stable nerves, temperament, and working ability. We are not simply 'producing litters'. Puppies are raised with early development, exposure, and training in mind, carefully evaluated as individuals, and thoughtfully matched to homes where they can truly thrive.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Taylor
Taylor has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Taylor partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“Puppies are matched based on temperament, drive, confidence, lifestyle, and each family's goals. While selection order is honored, I work closely with each family to guide them toward the puppy best suited for their home, experience, and intended purpose.”
Price
“Pricing varies by litter, pedigree, & placement. Puppies include a 5YR Guarantee, age-appropriate vaccinations/deworming, early socialization, temperament evaluation, & lifetime breeder support. Your deposit secures your place in the litter's selection order. We'll discuss your goals, lifestyle, and needs in depth to help guide you toward the puppy best suited for your home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor directly.
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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
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Taylor.
Breeder's location
Meet in Arvada, CO
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
Meet in Texas City, TX
More about Taylor
Taylor has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Taylor was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Taylor’s links
Taylor is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lion and The Lamb Kennel 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 health testing
Excellent level
Lion and The Lamb Kennel 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 Malinois.
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease 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).
