Foundation Bloodlines

The dogs behind every American Malinois.

Doc Holliday

Foundation Male · American Malinois

Doc Holliday comes from some of the strongest IGP breeding in the world. His sire, Campari vom Clan der Wölfe, is an IGP3 and the 2019 AWMA National Champion, and he finished 5th at the 2019 FMBB World Championship. Campari’s littermate Conan vom Clan der Wölfe won the FMBB World Championship in both 2018 and 2019, and their older sister Ashley also made the top eight at Worlds. Doc’s dam, Fireballs Amber, is an IGP3 and the 2023 Canadian National Champion who went on to compete at the FMBB World Championship. His pedigree is known for precision, intelligence, a deep connection with the handler, and strong prey drive.

American Malinois Belgian Malinois Doc Holliday standing on a raised cot beside a brick fireplace
American Malinois Belgian Malinois Doc Holliday lying on the patio beside a lantern

What Doc brings.

  • Usable powerReal power that can be directed and controlled.
  • Environmental confidenceThe kind of dog that can move through travel, property, public spaces, and pressure with steady confidence.
  • Handler awarenessA dog that pays attention to his person and stays naturally connected.
  • Proven working lineageDoc is the dog people picture when they want a serious dog that can still live with the family.

Notable dogs in the pedigree.

  • Onix von LöwenfelsAppears in Doc’s pedigree. Onix was SchH3, IPO3, RCI3, breed surveyed, and German Champion at the 1993 DHV Deutsche Meisterschaft.
  • Gismo von den bösen BubenAppears in Doc’s pedigree. A historical DMC Malinois kennel dog.
  • Jago, Haus Mecki, and Mecberger influenceDoc’s pedigree shows Jago von der Krähenschmiede, Jabo vom Haus Mecki, Dinga vom Haus Mecki, and Mecberger-related dogs.
American Malinois Belgian Malinois Doc Holliday sire-side pedigree
SIRE: 1141834 CAMPARI VOM CLAN DER WÖLFEIGP3 · 2019 AWMA National Champion · 5th, 2019 FMBB World Championship · Littermate of 2x FMBB World Champion Conan vom Clan der Wölfe
American Malinois Belgian Malinois Doc Holliday dam-side pedigree
DAM: FIREBALLS AMBERIGP3 · 2023 CWDF (Canadian) National Champion

Layla

Foundation Female · DN73059601

Layla is bred for real-world hardness. Her pedigree is linebred on the renowned Dutch police-dog sire Nero van de Annahenhof, KNPV PH1, who appears twice. Alongside him are Lizzy van de Zilveren Loop, KNPV PH1, and her sire Guido van Valesca’s Home, a 440-point PH1 dog and runner-up at the 2012 Dutch PH1 championship. Through her dam, Skylar von Armour, and throughout her pedigree, Layla traces to Cartouche, son of French Ring champion Us’Ton du Calvaire aux Acacias and grandson of Judex. These lines are known for genuine civil drive, full and committed grips, and no quit under pressure, all carried with a clear head and a strong bond with the handler.

American Malinois Belgian Malinois protection dog Layla running on a trail

What Layla adds.

  • More watchfulnessLayla adds a little more “nobody should be here” mindset to the line.
  • Athletic structureThe kind of physical ability needed for dogs that will work on property, travel, and handle real training pressure.
  • Strong family imprintHer capability is shaped into a dog that understands the people who belong.
  • Thoughtful placementSome pups are sweet and social, others more vigilant, so each one goes to the home it suits best.

Notable dogs in the pedigree.

  • Nero van de AnnahenhofAppears in Layla’s pedigree. Nero van de Annahenhof earned KNPV PH1 with 435 points with honors.
  • Kukay’s Aiko and Kukay’s BiancaAppear in Layla’s pedigree. Kukay’s Aiko holds IPO3 / VPGIII-related titles and Kukay’s Bianca holds IPO3.
  • Cartouche LOF 200161/20044Appears in Layla’s dam line. Cartouche LOF 200161/20044 is a Belgian Malinois with a Ring 2 working title.
American Malinois Belgian Malinois Layla sire-side pedigree
SIRE: JUMPING JET FLASH
American Malinois Belgian Malinois Layla dam-side pedigree
DAM: SKYLAR VON ARMOUR

Together, Doc’s precision and handler connection meet Layla’s police-dog hardness and civil drive — IGP and KNPV foundation lines in the balance we breed for — and we are always improving our bloodline with the best dogs available in the country.

What This Cross Should Create

An American Malinois: capability with livability.

A Doc × Layla type cross is one example of how we build dogs with real protection ability, enough confidence to handle the world, and enough clarity for the right private home — and we keep adding the best dogs available in the country to strengthen the line.

What we want.

Dogs that are clearheaded, athletic, attached to their people, naturally protective, trainable, and able to live with structure inside a family or estate environment.

How this helps buyers.

Beyond color, sex, or “drive,” the pedigree helps frame what we expect to evaluate: confidence, recovery, handler connection, natural watchfulness, and the lifestyle where each dog is likely to succeed.

How it applies now.

For current available dogs, the bloodline page supports the profile conversation. It explains why one dog may be suited to public life, another to home and property work, and another to a matched-pair placement.

Private Placement

We look forward to finding you the right dog.