Morning Star Malinois
Meet the breeder
I'm John R., the breeder behind Morning Star Malinois located in Portsmouth, VA. We raise, train and compete with our dogs to provide a test of capabilities and an understanding of temperament. We produce working line Belgian Malinois puppies that are placed with buyers who have had experience with working breed dogs.
Q. & A. with John
Why did you start breeding?
Family continuation.What makes your program special?
We spend a great deal of energy working our dogs and we spend a great deal of time with each litter and individual puppy making sure that they are conditioned properly to continue to meet expectations of the buyers. We also stay in touch through social media with all of our buyers to make sure that they receive information current with the breed!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include mahogany and fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from John
John 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 $2,000 deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes all vaccinations to date, deworming, heath certification from vet, copy of the training protocol we use, AKC registration, Microchip with Reunite, a gift bag of accessories, and lifetime of support. We will refund on deposits made in advance of whelping if we cannot fill the desired gender or if there are not enough pups to deliver. All puppies are same price regardless of gender color or physical appearance.”
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John 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 John.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Portsmouth, VA
4122 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Norfolk Airport
4115 miles away
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More about John
Club memberships
John is a member of Merrimac AKC Obedience Club .
Certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
John has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
John was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
John is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Morning Star Malinois 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
Anya, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Anya
Anya is a very high drive Mal. She is incredibly smart and works non stop when we are doing search and odor work She has produced some great pups working in SAR units and homeland security units as well as competitors in ring sports and AKC trials
Zoe, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Zoe
Zoe has a great temperament and come from Belgian lines. She has great herding instincts and enjoys meeting new people. Her pups from previous litters are engaged in law enforcement, SAR teams, Ring sports, farm work and personal service animals.
Zack, dad
Belgian Malinois
About Zack
Zack is a fawn with black Mask, Extremely intelligent and currently works as my medical assist service dog. He is special. He has sire over 80 pups providing a balance temperament and drive
Zia, mom
Belgian Malinois
About Zia
Zia is a female Belgian Malinois. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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
Great level
Morning Star Malinois 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.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1)
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).
