Maine Working Dogs
- Palmyra, ME
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Belgian Malinois litter
Due Mar. 2026
Expected Dutch Shepherd litter
Due Mar. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Arianna I., the breeder behind Maine Working Dogs located in Palmyra, ME. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Arianna
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Arianna
Arianna 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
Contract & health guarantee
Arianna 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 Arianna 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 Arianna 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
- 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
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Arianna.
Breeder's location
Meet in Palmyra, ME
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bangor Airport
Meet in Boston, MA
More about Arianna
Arianna has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Arianna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Arianna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Maine Working Dogs 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
Dutch Shepherd
Belgian Malinois
XENA, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About XENA
XENA is a female Dutch Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Arianna decided to make her part of their program. Arianna 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.
Great health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Phoenix, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Phoenix
Phoenix is a female Belgian Malinois about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Arianna decided to make her part of their program. Arianna 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.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Valen, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Valen
Valen is imported from the Netherlands and is a Pablo Pegge daughter. She is extremely social and eager to please.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.Cherry, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Cherry
Cherry is a hard hitting social female with high hunt drive from the Netherlands
Nero, dad
Belgian Malinois
About Nero
Nero is imported from the Netherlands. He is PH1 titled. Excellent temperment, social, great with other dogs, and people. Strong pushing grips. Hips, elbows and spine were xrayed and clear. Embark clear aswell.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.Riot, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About Riot
Riot is a female Dutch Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Arianna decided to make her part of their program. Arianna 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.
Helius, dad
Dutch Shepherd
About Helius
Helius is a male Dutch Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Arianna decided to make him part of their program. Arianna 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.
Ranger, dad
Belgian Malinois
About Ranger
Ranger is a male Belgian Malinois. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Arianna decided to make him part of their program. Arianna 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.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Great level
Maine Working Dogs 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 Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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).
