Malinois v Cloven Hoof
Meet the breeder
I'm Clove W., the breeder behind Malinois v Cloven Hoof located in Texas. We strive to produce high drive, stable, and social dogs that are conformationally correct. I don’t produce for only one venue. I produce for a well-rounded dog; truly a jack of all trades. Sociability is considered first and foremost when I consider breedings.
Q. & A. with Clove
Why did you start breeding?
I originally had an interest in the idea of breeding strong stable dogs for people new to the breed. The more I’ve come to learn about genetics and breeding, the more it’s shifted to the idea of wanting to really breed paying attention to every aspect that I can, and knowing my lines deeply and thoroughly.What makes your program special?
There are no whims. I put hundreds of hours into every breeding choice I make. Every pair is matched considering both pros and cons of each parent.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Impulse
Went homeFemale
Bones
Went homeMale
Amalthea
Went homeFemale
Hagrid
Went homeMale
Bugatti
Went homeMale
Mancho
Went homeMale
Briar
Went homeFemale
Plague
Went homeFemale
Nezuko
Went homeFemale
Lochness
Went homeFemale
Valkyrie
Went homeFemale
Ghost
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Clove
Clove 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The deposit is 50% refundable. This covers the time I spend with you as the buyer in selecting the right breeding and right pup for your home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Clove 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 Clove 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 Clove 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Clove.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Texas
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
More about Clove
Clove has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Clove was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Clove is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Malinois v Cloven Hoof 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
Amalthea, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Amalthea
Amalthea was so named for the unicorn that she is. Like the Lady Amalthea she’s named after, Thea charms everyone she meets. She is my one in a million dog. From the moment she was born, I knew she was the one, and she hasn’t disappointed. Amalthea has both brain and brawn, tackling everything I’ve thrown at her as if she had done it her whole life. She is currently in training & competing in PSA, mondioring, conformation, dock diving, barnhunt, disc, agility, rally, and herding. Like her mother, she has sweet and silly heart, both attentive to my needs but still independent and adventurous. She is patient and friendly toward our other dogs and we hope she will one day make an excellent mother.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Malady, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Malady
The dog who started it all. Malady and I didn’t have the best start. I was a bit short sighted when I first got her and for the first year of her life it reflected heavily in her training. Despite that, she was my best friend from day one. She will do anything for me. While some dogs use their drive to overcome obstacles, Malady simply does so out of her trust in me and I couldn’t ask for a better partner. She is my ride or die, my companion, my service dog, my heart. Malady has trained and competed in a variety of sports, including but not limited to: agility, weight pull, IPO, Mondioring, PSA, tracking, nosework, conformation, dock diving, barnhunt, rally, obedience, herding, and service work. She is one of the most versatile dogs I’ve ever owned, and I knew she had to be the one to start my program. While she’s not the perfect dog, she is well and close. There was nothing to do but improve on the small things I wanted. Malady is our house dog. She is free roam inside and on our farm, and helps with our livestock. She helps me with nervous and rude dogs that visit. An amazing off switch and a wonderful companion, she’s my number one.
Excellent health testing
Dentition, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.
Blitzen, dad
Belgian Malinois
About Blitzen
Blitzen is a male Belgian Malinois. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Clove decided to make him part of their program. Clove 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Malinois v Cloven Hoof 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 (Preliminary)
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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
