Taino Working Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Holly B., the breeder behind Taino Working Dogs located in Cleveland, TN. We breed quality working, healthy, and loving Belgian Malinois. Our dogs are bred for an exceptional drive and good workability from top knvp stock . Health is also very important to us. We strive to produce top working dogs for sport and police. Our dogs are not showlines , they are bred strictly with function in mind. Many generations behind them are proven as workers , and we work our breeding stock to never lose all that hard work! We take great pride in the dogs we produce and are always striving to improve our breeding program.
Q. & A. with Holly
Why did you start breeding?
I have had many mentors guide me over the years. I have learned so much from them and apply their wisdom to my program. I regularly seek more knowledge on how to improve.What makes your program special?
I have taken top lines from Europe and slowly learned how to select proper broodstock. I deeply love these dogs and helping handlers be paired with their forever partners!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Holly
Holly 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Both parents will be registered with Bloedlijnen.nl and the puppies will be eligible. Two sets of vaccinations and a clear fecal from our Veterinarian. Deposits are nonrefundable and transferable towards another litter if in the event a match cannot be made or litter doesn't take.”
Contract & health guarantee
Holly 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 Holly 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 Holly 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 Holly.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Cleveland, TN
4553 miles away
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More about Holly
Club memberships
Holly is a member of River city PSA Club.
Holly has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Holly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Holly’s links
Holly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Taino 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Taino 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 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Spine (OFA, FCI), Brucellosis, Temperament Test
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.
Alanine Aminotransferase Activity, Spongy Degeneration with Cerebellar Ataxia (SDCA1) mutation originally found in Belgian Shepherd Dog and Malinois, Cerebellar Ataxia 2, Belgian Shepherd Type, Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy (BFJE), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Late Onset Ataxia, Spinocerebellar Ataxia (LOA, SCA), 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).
