Upstate South Carolina · Local Pickup Only

ALPHA KENNELS

Premium Dutch Shepherd Puppies

Big Roy line × Wibo line. UKC registered. Capable and composed — the protection dog that lives like a family dog.

Spring 2027 Litter · Waitlist Now Open
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Why Dutch Shepherd

The Capability You Want.
The Temperament You Can Live With.

Dutch Shepherd
  • Protection-capable, KNPV-proven bloodlines
  • Stable, confident temperament
  • Excellent with children and families
  • Switches off — calm in the home
  • Loyal, handler-bonded, biddable
Belgian Malinois
  • Protection-capable
  • Extreme, constant drive — difficult off-switch
  • Challenging in family environments
  • High anxiety, high misplacement rate
  • Widely available

If you researched the Malinois and wanted the working capability without the intensity that makes them impractical for most homes — the Dutch Shepherd is the answer. Same drive, same trainability, the same lineage that supplies police and military K9 programs worldwide. A dog that performs when asked and settles when it's time.

Sire · Big Roy Line

Dabo

UKC Registered · Dutch Shepherd

Dabo carries the Big Roy line — one of KNPV's most celebrated production bloodlines. Exceptional drive, strong nerves, and the composure that makes a dog effective in real-world working environments. At home, he's exactly this — happy, settled, and completely at ease with his family.

Dabo at home Dabo in the field Dabo on the deck
Dam · Wibo Line

Azul

UKC Registered · Dutch Shepherd

Azul's Wibo lineage brings structural soundness and the deep temperament stability that defines the best Dutch Shepherd dams. Confident, athletic, and completely at home whether she's working or with family. Her dark brindle coat and commanding presence are unforgettable.

Azul on the bridge Azul on the beach Azul as a puppy

Both parents UKC registered · Puppies will be UKC registrable

Bloodlines

Where These Dogs Come From

Both bloodlines trace to the highest levels of KNPV competition — the Dutch national working-dog program that supplies police and military K9s across Europe and North America. These are not show lines. They are working lines with decades of selection pressure for drive, nerve, and real-world utility.

Sire's Line

The Big Roy Line

Big Boy Roy, handled by Hans Pegge, won the 2013 Dutch National KNPV Championship with one of the highest scores in the history of the competition. His offspring became foundational to working-line Dutch Shepherd breeding in North America. When a breeder says "Big Roy line," serious buyers know exactly what that means: a dog built to work.

Hans Pegge & Big Boy Roy · Dutch National KNPV Champion 2013

Dam's Line

The Wibo Line

The Wibo Van Leeuwen line represents the structural soundness and temperament depth that Dutch Shepherd breeders select for in dam lines. Dogs from this lineage are known for their balance of working drive and stable, confident character — the traits that produce puppies that perform in sport and protection work while remaining manageable in daily life.

Wibo Van Leeuwen · Dutch Shepherd

Litter Timeline

Spring 2027 Planned Litter

Azul is not yet bred. We are accepting waitlist deposits now to secure your place in pick order ahead of the litter. This is how serious buyers reserve working-line puppies — good litters sell before they're born.

Now Open
Waitlist Open
Deposits accepted. Pick order reserved by date received. Breeder retains first pick.
Fall / Winter 2026
Planned Breeding
Dabo × Azul. Waitlist holders notified when breeding is confirmed.
Early 2027
Whelp
Litter born. Waitlist holders notified of litter count and timing.
6–7 Weeks
Temperament Evaluation
Individual puppy evaluations. Pick order selections coordinated by phone.
Spring 2027
Go-Home · 8–12 Weeks
Local pickup only · Walhalla, SC · Upstate SC, Asheville NC, and north GA within range.
Reserve Your Puppy

Pricing & Deposit

All Homes
$2,000 total
$500 deposit · $1,500 at pickup
UKC-registrable Dutch Shepherd from Big Roy × Wibo KNPV bloodlines. Local pickup, Upstate SC.
  • UKC registration paperwork
  • Age-appropriate vaccinations
  • Veterinary health certificate
  • Pedigree documentation
  • Breeder support & follow-up
Working Home Incentive
Sport · Working · Service · Law Enforcement
$1,500 total
$500 deposit · $1,000 at pickup
$500 off for screened homes that will work these dogs. Easy to qualify — if you have a job in mind for your dog, you likely qualify.
  • Everything above included
  • Priority on drive-evaluation results
  • Breeder follow-up on your dog's career

IGP · PSA · Mondio · Personal Protection · LE · Military · Barn Hunt · Scent Work · SAR

Deposit & Pick Order Terms

  • $500 minimum deposit reserves your place in pick order. Applied toward purchase price.
  • Pick order is determined by deposit date received. Breeder retains first pick.
  • Non-refundable if buyer withdraws.
  • If the litter is smaller than the number of reservations, excess deposits are refunded in full or may transfer to the next litter — buyer's choice.
  • Reservations are confirmed only after a phone call and deposit. Filling out the form below does not hold a spot.

Ready to welcome one of these dogs into your family?

864-650-0032

Give us a call — we'll talk through what you're looking for, walk you through the pairing, and hold your spot with a deposit.

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This form adds you to our contact list. It does not hold a spot. Your reservation is confirmed only after a phone call and deposit.

Submitting this form does not hold a spot or constitute a reservation. We will reach out to schedule a call. Reservations require a phone conversation and $500 deposit.

FAQ

Common Questions

When will puppies be available?

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 deposits now to build the waitlist. All deposit holders will be notified at each milestone — confirmed breeding, whelp, and go-home scheduling.

Do you ship puppies?

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.

Are puppies UKC registered?

Yes. Both Dabo and Azul are UKC registered Dutch Shepherds. Puppies from this litter will be eligible for UKC registration. Registration paperwork will be provided at time of purchase.

What does the $500 deposit cover?

The $500 deposit reserves your place in pick order and is applied toward the purchase price of your puppy. Deposits are coordinated by phone — call 864-650-0032. 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.

How does pick order work?

Pick order is determined by the date your deposit is received. First 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.

How do I qualify for the working-home price?

It's intentionally easy to qualify. If you have a job in mind for your dog — any job — you very likely qualify. This includes IGP/Schutzhund, PSA, Mondio Ring, French Ring, personal protection, law enforcement and military handlers, barn hunt, scent work, nose work, search and rescue, or any other working or sport discipline. We're not looking for titles or credentials. We're looking for owners who will engage these dogs mentally and physically and give them a purpose. We'll talk through what you have in mind during the phone call.

Are Dutch Shepherds good family dogs?

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.

What vaccinations will puppies have at pickup?

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.

What are the SC sales tax implications?

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.