ALPHA KENNELS

Azul is not yet bred. Planned breeding is fall/winter 2026, with puppies expected early 2027 and going home spring 2027 at 8–12 weeks. We're accepting applications now to build the waitlist. Everyone on the waitlist is notified at each milestone — confirmed breeding, whelp, and go-home scheduling.

No. Local pickup only. We're located in Walhalla, SC — within easy driving distance of Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Clemson, Asheville NC, and north Georgia. We want to meet every buyer in person.

Both Dabo and Azul are UKC registered Dutch Shepherds, and full pedigree documentation comes with every puppy. Because every puppy is spayed or neutered before going home, puppies are placed as companions and working prospects — not breeding stock — and no breeding rights are sold.

It's our placement policy, with no exceptions. Every puppy from this program goes home spayed or neutered, performed by our veterinarian and healed before pickup. It protects the bloodline from careless breeding, keeps our dogs out of the wrong hands, and means every buyer is here for the dog — not for a breeding prospect. The procedure is included in the purchase price.

Fill out the application above — that's the only way in. We review every application, call the homes that look like a fit, and invite approved homes to place a $500 deposit, which is applied toward the purchase price and sets your pick order. Deposits are non-refundable if you withdraw. If the litter is smaller than the number of reservations, deposits beyond available puppies are refunded in full or may transfer to the next litter at the buyer's choice.

Pick order is determined by the date your deposit is received, once your application is approved. First approved deposit in, first pick. The breeder retains first pick of the litter. Individual puppy evaluations are conducted at 6–7 weeks and shared with waitlist holders to help inform selection.

Every home pays the same $2,000. When your dog enters its first official competition or trial in any approved sport or activity, we pay you $500 back — bringing your real price to $1,500. Approved activities include IGP/Schutzhund, PSA, Mondio Ring, French Ring, personal protection sport, law enforcement and military certification, barn hunt, scent work, nose work, search and rescue, and other organized working or sport disciplines. No titles required — entering your first official event earns the rebate. We'll talk through what you have in mind during the phone call.

Yes — and this is one of the most important distinctions between the Dutch Shepherd and the Belgian Malinois. Dutch Shepherds from KNPV lines are bred for stable temperament alongside working drive. They are loyal, handler-bonded dogs that integrate well with families, including children, when properly socialized and exercised. They are not low-energy dogs — they need a job, consistent structure, and an engaged owner. For the right family, they are exceptional.

Puppies will have age-appropriate core vaccinations at pickup, documented by a licensed veterinarian. Vaccination records will be provided to every buyer at time of sale as required by SC law.

Under South Carolina law, the sale of puppies is subject to state sales tax. Sales tax will be added to the purchase price at time of sale.