MarathonK9 Kennel

Clover S.

Certified Breeder of Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, and xDutch Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind MarathonK9 Kennel located in Aberdeen, NC. Our dogs are bred with purpose and stability in mind. We aim to produce dogs that have the physical and mental endurance to perform the jobs necessary for a utility dog, be it apprehension, area searching, tracking, or competition bite work.

Q. & A. with Clover

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My company, evolved into developing dogs as many of my clients have been asking for years for me to provide dogs for law enforcement and for personal protection. As I got into the competition arena, the goal was to produce dogs that were environmentally sound and can perform to the best of the breed's abilities.
  • What makes your program special?

    My breeding program is a combination of research and heart. The dogs we plan to produce have to be capable of saving lives of their handlers, apprehending suspects, finding suspicious odors, be stable in the home, and compete at the highest level on the trial field.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Getting a puppy from Clover

Clover 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 $300 refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Contract & health guarantee

Clover 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 Clover 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 Clover 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 fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Clover.

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  • Meet in Aberdeen, NC

    4331 miles away · Clover's location


Puppy transport options

Clover offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.

More about Clover

  • Club memberships

    Clover is a member of Protection Sports Association and JASD PSA Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Police K9 Trainer, Certified K9 FTO Program Supervisor, Certified PSA Decoy.

  • Clover has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Clover was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Clover’s links

Clover is a trusted Good Dog breeder

MarathonK9 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

Belgian Malinois

Dutch Shepherd

xDutch Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

MarathonK9 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.

  • 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).

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