Osa-The best dog I have ever had. Ever.

I got Osa from Derek and Kara in 2017 – she has been my right hand ever since. Beyond easy to train, has a the drive of a working dog and the temperament of a service dog. I joke and say she is my spirit animal, but she really is. She is from the Josey and Striker 2017 litter (Shepherd/Mal) and is literally the best dog I have ever had. Even with age she hasn’t lost any athleticism and works hard for me every day. She can turn it on if needed and to this day has never not been between myself and a threat – mainly wildlife (griz) but also suspicious humans. Her temperament is perfect and she loves children and cats – something I attest to her getting the basic puppy training while still at the kennel. Anywho, these folks are legit when it comes to breeding and training I couldn’t ask for a better dog. Thank you for being such a quality kennel!

Best Family Malinois

Our Blue just turned one year old—we got him from Countryside when he was 3 months old—and our family couldn’t be happier with him. He’s absolutely beautiful. Everywhere we go, we get compliments. But better than that, he’s extremely smart, eager to please, and good with children. All the trainers we’ve worked with say he has a well balanced temperament. We’re on track to enter the Schutzhund/IGP trials in six months. Thank you! We love him so much!

We Love Our Girls!

We have two girls from Countryside Kennels. One German Shepherd/Malinois (6 years old) and one Malinois/Dutch Shepherd (2 1/2 years old). Best dogs ever! Loving, protective, smart!

Johnny Ringo

Best dog we’ve ever had. Ringo is a family dog that loves our children and sounds like a beast if anyone comes near our house. Very, very smart. Very athletic and fast and easily trained. Goes everywhere we go and never had a dog people ask about so much. A beautiful animal with a great personality. We’re talking about getting another.

Exactly What We Wanted!

We drove to Colorado from Michigan after researching breeders around the country who blend Shepherds. We picked up Molly P. at 12 weeks old – she’s from Sarge and Penny. She is a sibling and protector to our 8 year old. She protects, without being aggressive, all of the kiddos in our neighborhood who come to play love her – she alerts them and us of any strangers or strange animals on our property. Molly has been a dream to train. She learns very quickly which makes training so much fun with her. We live on property with a nature preserve behind us and she has never wandered off or not came on recall on the property. Wherever one of us is, she is there with us. She is wary of strangers but never aggressive. We consider her to slow to warm up but she always warms up to those outside of her bubble when given time. She is gorgeous as well and we get compliments and questions about her every where we go. We are so pleased with our happy and super sweet pup. I’m ready to come back for a second one. 🙂 Thank you for breeding such a sweet dog.

Sascha – 1 year later

We got our puppy from Derek and Kara right at 3 months old.  On our trip there we had a different puppy in mind but our Sascha ended up “choosing” my son while we were in the kennel with the pups. One year later, we are more than pleased with her.  She is the sibling and the protector my son needed. It is amazing to train her.  All we need do is run through a command maybe 3 times and this girl has it down. We have acreage and she has never run away or has never not listened to her commands. We have a Dutch Shepherd from a different breeder and let me tell you from first hand experience, the breeding and the initial upbringing is 100% what makes a difference in a dogs personality. We love our Dutch but when we go back for another Shepherd we will be going back to Derek and Kara. To say she is a good dog is just an understatement. She was potty trained and kennel trained very quickly. She follows my son all around the property doing toddler things, fetching, they lay around together when they want to cuddle, and she is the best running partner. Aside from all that, she is the most beautiful Belgian we have ever seen! We get comments on her everywhere we go. We made the best decision driving to Derek and Kara and letting our Sascha choose us. You guys will be seeing us again 🙂

Beautiful dog

Freya’s parents are Karma and Vash. We can’t express how happy we are with Freya. She is certainly high energy but the best dog as long she gets the exercise she needs. She has been very easy to train. She is very protective (let’s us know when someone is at the door) but not aggressive at all. She is very loving and really enjoys meeting people. We had such a great experience with our purchase and only wish we had more space so we could purchase another dog.

BRILLIANT AND ATHLETIC!

This dog is absolutely amazing. We bought Sunny as a 2 year old during the pandemic, and we could not be more pleased about her willingness to protect our children without being unnecessarily aggressive. She has an uncanny ability to know when she needs to be watchful and when she can relax. We weren’t sure about my daughter showing this dog in 4-H, because she is a high-powered and strong dog, but she has been fantastic. Despite my daughter being a first year showman last year, they worked hard and won the Overall Grand Champion, Hi-Point dog as well as reserve overall dog in the open show following the County Fair. This year, they won the Agility, Rally (obedience on steroids!), and Obedience classes again! Sunny loves children, to the extent that she is completely relaxed in a herd of new kids she never met who loved on her at the fair. She is even great with our cats, playing with them and sounding ferocious but never hurting them. She gets along with other dogs when playing and only has issues if another dog is aggressive toward us or our kids, which is exactly what we want. We were so impressed that she could handle the stress of showing and the press of all those other dogs! Thank you for this amazing blend. You hit the jackpot when you came up with them, and we hit the jackpot with this dog!

A Great Experience Overall!

Going into our purchase I spoke to Derek on the phone at least twice as I was over-analyzing things, mostly which parents would yield the best pup for our lifestyle at the time we got him. Derek admitted he sometimes obsessed over the genetic aspect of which breeding pairs would yield the most balanced pups. But he assured me not to get too caught up in that as the breeding pair we selected (Willy and Kite) would have a spectacular litter. And they did. I’ve also called/texted Derek a few times with observations/concerns since we got Oakley home and he has been super patient and helpful every time.

We met many of the dogs when choosing Oakley as well as the day we brought him home. While playing fetch with Willy, a pup walked up to me. I greeted a (probably) six month old Valic. I loved on him for about 10 seconds and stopped. Then he leaned against my legs with what seemed to be all of his weight. This is something I had never experienced with any dog, let alone one I had just met. Valic is such a sweet, loving pup and we would choose him as the father of our next pup should we decide to make that commitment.

We left Oakley for crate training and leash breaking (a worthwhile investment!!) and picked him up two weeks later. He whined a couple of times when we put him in his kennel at bedtime the first night and did the same a few other times, likely to test our resolve. But Oakley quickly adjusted to his nightly sleeping schedule and arrangements.

Oakley is an eager and quick learner, a total people pleaser. His leash manners are great and I can put him in any public training situation without worrying about his behavior as he stays focused on me. Once our backyard was too small for it, we moved to the greenbelt behind our home to play frisbee when I felt he was ready for it. Now we’re probably using a spot 75 yards long. We play for extended periods and he has never strayed or run away. At just over a year old, he will occasionally still bark at distant thunder and video/audio on the television, but he’s calm throughout the most intense thunderstorm and 4th of July fireworks.

I’m Oakley’s favorite human, but he is equally loving and loyal to the rest of our family. We look forward to many years of his unconditional love and companionship.

Best Buddies!

Sage and Jackson – Best Buddies since we picked her up in 2017. High energy and constant engagement but lives for the mountains with our kids. Perfect match. Couldn’t ask for a better dog!

One of the most precious and trainable dog I have ever owned!

Such wonderful people! We would definitely get a dog through Countryside Kennels again. They are so professional people and they really care for the well being of their dogs before the money. Bear, our puppy that is from Barron and Karma’s litter, is such a smart little puppy and so willing to learn new things everyday. He’s still a bit timid around other dogs, but it’s workable. LOVE LOVE LOVES going on walks here in the mountains and car rides.

Love our dog!

Aragorn (Ari for short) is part of our family. So smart and trying so hard to learn. We’ll buy another from Countryside Kennels!

Best Dog a Person Can Ask For!

I got Tieg back in 2016 and he has been my rock through thick and thin. We have a 2 year old son and I couldn’t imagine him being raised with any other dog. He is, gentle, very smart, patient, and one of the most personable dogs out there. He is about 95lbs but he goes to the dog park everyday or at least on a 2-3 mile run. If you’re thinking about getting this breed I recommend it, they are loyal and amazing!

Juno

I came out to the kennel in 2018. I left with my boy Juno. My goals for him was a work/sport dog. I got what I was looking for. I am a dog trainer. I was looking for high energy, good focus, willing to work and also relax when our day was done. He is sweet, friendly with people and dogs. Last year he placed 4th in Dock Dogs World Championships. I’m very happy with this guy. My experience with Countryside Kennels was wonderful. I took a lot of time picking a puppy. They were so patient, informative and professional.

Absolutely Phenominal Dogs!

We got our sweet Piper in August. What I can say is that Derek and Kara are absolutely customer-oriented and make every effort to ensure you get the puppy you want. We visited their facility and saw all of the dogs, which really helped us see that they genuinely care about their dogs. Piper is now almost 6 months old. She is house trained, knows basic obedience, and learns VERY quickly. She has gone on hikes with us, car rides, been around horses, and in crowds. She also goes to dinner with us to “pet-friendly” locations and will sit next to our table quietly. She is willing to try anything. When we take her to Lowe’s or other stores that she is allowed in, we get multiple comments not only on how beautiful she is, but how attentive and well-behaved she is. Overall: she is everything we wanted and even more than that. Piper has blended beautifully with our active family!

Mia and her Momma

We lost our previous dog this Fall and really wanted another Belgian Malinois even though with a bit of reluctance given how high energy they are. Our previous dog was the sweetest dog but scared our neighbors. We were really drawn by the Colorado Blend which reportedly is a bit more tempered. We picked up our new puppy on October 9 after taking the kennel up on two weeks of the new puppy training package. The crate training has been fabulous; puppy doesn’t even whine. This morning she was communicating with 3 deer in the backyard and was literally nose to nose with them and Mia was shockingly nonchalant. Thus far she has been great inside the home. She’s now housebroken with little effort on our part. She is so eager and easy to train even at this age. What a super cool dog!

Geiger!

This is my almost 5 year old boy Geiger, Son of Yankee and Banche from Countrysidekennelsco.com! Amazing boy with hybrid vigor. I cannot explain the unlimited capabilities. So grateful for this boy!

Great Decision!

I picked up my pup a little over two weeks ago. I had grown up with a poorly bred GSD and really wanted to do my research for my next furry family member. I learned about Derek and Kara and visited their property and was so impressed! Derek took the time to give me a tour and introduce me to their dogs, as well as my pup’s parents (Harper and Willy) while getting to know what I was looking for personality and drive-wise. I knew I was making a great decision and picked up my boy Gus two weeks later (Derek and Kara were so flexible with my schedule). I’m in love! In only two weeks with a lot of consistency, Gus can sit, come, down and is house trained. He’s settled into his new home nicely and is incredibly eager to learn. Everyone we meet is so impressed with this dog. He is now showing his cuddly side and it’s so fun to watch him grow. Thanks to Derek and Kara who still give me tips when I need, have always been so responsive, and have connected me with this amazing boy.

Amazing, All-around family and performance dogs!

These dogs are amazing! They do everything we ask and keep on giving! Our dog, Sunny, just won Rally, Obedience, and Confirmation ribbons at both our County Fair and an Open Show, and she took the overall High Point Dog award at County Fair. Our daughter is over the moon. The dog is fantastic with kids, cats, and other dogs, but is protective enough that we let the kids run outside with her without fear that anyone (or thing) could get close enough to them to hurt them. She is kind, loving, puts up with a lot, but is protective of the entire family when it is called for. This combination is just the best of the best as far as we are concerned!

One Year

After a year and a long move across the states from Colorado to South Carolina, we are still beyond happy with our pup. Millo is a great boy! He is from Siri and Chief and he turned one today.

Gator 5 years old born April 20

Best family dog ever! When the time and training is put into a dog like this, the outcome is beyond amazing.  Still at the age of five, he wants to learn new things and his retention is amazing.  In the past as a family, we have had full Shepherds and the health of the animal would start showing. At 5, Gators health is still amazing for a working dog.
Thank you for our forever family member.

Tazer

Just wanted to let you know that everything is going great with Tazer! He is a wonderful friend and a perfect dog. I couldn’t be happier! He’s learning lots of new things and he’s very intelligent. He is 6 months old now and doing great!  Had a wonderful experience meeting you whole family when I picked him up!  Thanks again!!

We love our Mulan!

We ran into a neighbor who was walking his dog on the street. I was immediately drawn into the characters of the Shepherd.  After a quick chat, our neighbor passed the contact info of Countryside Kennels in Colorado to us. After research, we felt excited to reserve our female puppy from Gaga and Willy a week later. The little Mulan was 10 weeks old when we picked her up. Sometimes she can be very active for a first time dog owner. When we put in extra time to train her, she becomes easy to manage. We are expecting Mulan to grow happily as our family member.

Beyond Expectations

I have been following these breeders for about 3 years and we had been discussing getting another dog, prior to our ten year old dutch shephard (Gator) passing away last July. It just so happened that I visited the site about a week after that horrid day, and Willy and Gaga had a litter, which was 2 days prior to our dogs passing, and they still had not all been sold out. After discussion with my wife, we made the deposit and 10 weeks later, we picked up our Allie-gator.

To say she is a good dog would be a huge understatement. Potty training was a breeze and after installing doors to allow the dogs to help themselves to the dog run, which they took to in minutes, Allie is now 10 months old and is free roaming in the house when we are gone, without accidents.

short version AWESOME DOG!!

Thank you,

My ZaZa

ZaZa will be five years old on April 6th. (Her and I share the same birthday. Lol.)  Without a doubt she is the smartest, most trainable dog I have ever had. There isn’t anything she can’t learn. She is sweet but at the same time, extremely alert and very protective. Especially of me and her truck. Nobody gets close to that truck. Nobody.  I live in Florida in the Winter and in the Summer I travel with my truck and RV. She is my perfect travel companion. I love her to death. Thank you Derek and Family.

Maverick

Maverick is now 95lbs coming on 2 years old. He is a magnificent animal and an amazing addition to our family. I have owned and trained both field trial caliber labs and setters and can say that Maverick is one of the most intelligent and loving animals I have been around. His eagerness and desire to please makes training with him a joy. He is everything you said he would be; smart, loving and a pleasure to have around.  My wife and children have an extraordinary bond with Maverick and he handles just as well for them.  Thank you for Maverick!

INCREDIBLE Dog!

We got Hoot for a Search and Rescue team. He has turned into a once in a lifetime dog.  An extremely good herding dog but his passion is tracking. He loves it! He does a happy dance after a successful track. Wonderful temperament and is part of our family. Our next dog will be from Countryside Kennels again.

We love our new little guy!

We got our new little guy, Dozer, two weeks ago from the Willy & Andi litter and he is so sweet. He and his big sister, Mochi, get along great and love playing together everyday! He is rambunctious at times (like any normal 12 week old puppy) but also calms down easily when we need him too. He is so sweet and a lover! We are so excited to watch him grow. Thank you, Countryside!

We are in love!

Best Dog Ever!

Smartest dog I’ve ever known. Love this little guy. Thank you guys again.

Chancce

We love this dog! He is now 11 months old and 90 pounds! As former wolfhound owners, he is still our little guy. As to the other testimonials, they are spot on. He is sweet, loving, energetic and fun! He makes us laugh every day.

Best dog ever

We have the absolute best dog ever from Derek and Kara! We got Avery from them over a year ago and could not be happier. Avery is the sweetest, gentlest, most fun and cutest boy. He is 2 now and crazy smart! We got him to be a service dog to my husband and he takes his job very seriously. He was easy to train and now impresses people daily with his skills and demeanor. He is funny, goofy, sweet and loving. He absolutely changed our life and has helped my husband to heal. He loves to go hiking, biking and skiing with us or he’s happy to hang at home and watch a movie. I highly recommend anyone to get a pup from Derek. He knows his dogs so well and can help you pick the right one. I talked with him on the phone prior to us coming to the ranch to pick out a pup. He recommended our sweet Avery to us and could not have been more right. He is a perfect fit for us. Not only is he a beautiful dog (which people stop us everyday to comment on), he is the sweetest. He’s great with kids, all other dogs and everyone in general. He is so intuitive and can sense potential threats to you or your family. His is aware of everything going on and only reacts if he thinks something or someone might harm his family but never in an aggressive way. He just alerts you to any potentially unpleasant situation. If you’re even slightly interested in a dog from countryside kennels do yourself a favor and just go for it! Can’t thank Derek and Kara enough for giving us our furry little dude!

Whiskey

I was looking into a new Shepherd and talked to several breeders; in hindsight, I was spot on in what I wanted in a dog with Derek and Kara and their breed of Shepherd. I’ve had “WTF”, aka. Whiskey for 6 weeks. No issues what so ever in anxiousness, accidents, temper, or behavior other than the normal “I’m a puppy”. He has been to 4 obedience classes and then for leadership and protection to follow from a former military dog handler/state task force handler/ FEMA handler who is working with me to get him to the level I desire. Dog has very high prey drive can turn it on when needed, can also be my couch buddy when we need to be. There is a bond and communication with this breed of dog that isn’t like many others and you don’t even have to always give a command. Out in public he is a smash, I take him to 3 to 5 new places a week. I have to plan twice the time for errands because everyone wants to see my pup and is with me 90% of the time on a daily basis.

In my opinion I made the best choice in this dog with Countryside Kennels. I’m happy I found a breeder that is knowledgeable about his breed and is on point on the expectations of how their dogs will develop and personalities. As time goes on I plan on getting another pup from Derek and Kara once Whiskey can become a mentor to the next dog. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dog that can switch it on, switch it off and is intelligent enough to be that additional family member that fits in with little to no issues and that will create great memories for someone or their family.

Thank you Kara and Derek, you make our family a little bigger and a lot more love to spread around, along with a little slobber.

Paul

The Colorado Shepherd

Drax has been in our family for just over three weeks, he is about 14 weeks old, he amazes us everyday. Granted we are diligently working with him, but his aptitude is outstanding. He was house trained in 2 days with only one minor accident on day 3 due to human error. When Drax needs to go outside he brings the corresponding person one of their shoes!! He figured that out all on his own. We started Puppy 101 immediately and he mastered Sit, Down, Sit in the first session. The second session he schooled all the others in Come and even followed it with Sit directly after. He Waits patiently for his leash amd politely walks out the door. He is 14 weeks old. He is attentive, assertive, and gentle with his bite. The care that Derrek and Kara and their family put into their dogs is overwhelmingly evident even in these early stages with Drax. We are an active family and expect Drax to be a part of everything we do. He is learning the ropes and meets new experiences with confidence. We are so pleased to have found Derrek and Kara and even more pleased to have Drax (from Karma & Chief) in our lives. We already know we will get another dog from them in the future.

Ragnar

Hello, Derek and Kara! Today is Ragnar’s 7 month birthday! He is doing great and is truly a remarkable dog. He is very funny and affectionate and loves to play. We have been having him professionally trained since he was 5 months old and our trainer has fallen in love with him. She says he is remarkably confident and intelligent. He already does heel, sit, down and place….all off leash! He is very active and loves to run as much as he likes to walk. We have been doing doggy day care every day during the week and he does awesome with other dogs. The staff at the day care love him as well. We also have taken him every weekend to Bass Pro Shop and he does great with people as well. Ragnar is truly the dog we have been searching for and will be an integral part of our family for years to come!
Thank you for your breeding program and your dedication!
Kent and Corrie

Wonderful breed

I bought Max from Countryside Kennels two years ago and this dog is so loyal. Max parents are Stryker (Sire) and Stella (Dam). We have a 3 year old and this dog has protected him and my girlfriend. One weekend I was away and my girlfriend said Max had heard gunshots in the neighborhood. She quickly got out of bed to see what was going on and noticed Max headed to our sons bedroom to check up on our son. Max quickly notice he was safe then went into our bedroom put his paws on the window and started to growl making his presence known. I’ve never trained Max to guard that was is natural instinct and his breed type. His days around the house consists of being a pup and loving everyone. His favorite thing to do is play tug-o-war with us. Derek and the family have made it so pleasant to buy dogs from. They’ve always answered any questions I’ve had about their dogs. Thank you

Love my Ursa

Ursa, is just over one year old.
She is a beauty, invested in obedience classes, she is proud, fast, a strong athlete and smart.
The children come to my door to ask if they can play with Ursa…
Love her, thought you may enjoy seeing what a fine dog she has grown to be.

I knew when I picked

I knew when I picked out Flint at 10 weeks he would be good dog, but I never imagined how GREAT he actually would be. Flint potty trained in 2 weeks, learned all the essential commands in 1 week, and has been a dream of a dog. He will hike, run, play ball then turn around and chill on the couch for hours, sit quietly in a busy coffee shop at my feet, or stay still and quiet in a long car ride. He is amazing with all kids and dogs. Whenever we are in public everyone comments on how handsome he is or how well behaved he is. I have honestly hardly had to correct any behavioral issues, he is just naturally well behaved. He is so loving, but yet is so protective. He is by far the best dog I have ever owned. My husband and I are so impressed we are coming back in September to get a second!

Acquired 1-7-18 at 6 mos – Freda

I am loving her! I take her with me wherever I go (great traveler) but when she has to stay home she’s good with her crate. She hasn’t played with the tennis ball yet but she likes her rope tug and her Kong. In just 1 short week she’s great at heeling (seemed to do that without any coaching), she’s figured out “sit”, “down” and “stay” (for a short time). She learned how to go up and down stairs with confidence. We are working on getting her to accept the cat…making good progress. She has barked once…at the cat. My grandkids (ages 4 and 6) love her. She is so gentle and calm with them.

Thank you so much. My Boo girl (GSD) was a darn good dog but, I don’t think it’s too early to say, Freda is giving Boo a run for her money. 😊

Our sweet Duchess

Our sweet Duchess could not have come into our lives at a better time. She is a perfect fit for our family. She is gentle with our two year old and we are so happy he will get to grow with her. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to make the trip to CO to get her. The whole experience was once in a lifetime and we are forever grateful. Derek took the time to speak with me at length about all our concerns and questions. They truely are creating the perfect “lassie” dogs. Thank you for helping our family heal from the loss of our Duke with the gain of our Duchess!

One of the best dogs I’ve owned…

Kita is now two years old. She is protective and loyal and smart. She fits right in here and is excellent with all the livestock. While I try not to pick favorites amongst my dogs, she just might have a slight edge!!!

Ace

My Malinois has changed my life. He is protective, intelligent, amazing with children of all ages, and we share a connection that is once in a lifetime. This dog has brought me so much joy and companionship. I decided to get a Malinois when I moved to a new city and lived alone. Ace is so smart and can predict a threatening situation. He knows the difference between play and when to be protective/defensive and amazes me everyday. The past two years I have watched him learn and develop a personality. He has been around children and adults of all ages and is so gentle. He is the happiest dog I have ever met and shows endless love.

Derek has been so great. Ace is my first dog and Derek helped me through the process and addressed all of my concerns. I had been researching breeders for a year before I came across Countryside Kennels. I knew from the moment I spoke with Derek that this would be the perfect choice. I am so grateful to have found Ace, no person or animal could ever replace him.

Zeus

I picked up Zeus at 8 weeks old and have not had a second thought about it one time! He’s 7 months old now and is an absolutely amazing dog, everywhere we go people compliment him on his looks and his temperament. Everything Derek and Kara say about their dogs is 100% accurate, Zeus can play all day long with every kind of dog but knows how to turn it off when it’s time to. I get compliments daily on how well behaved he is at only 7 months old! I’m so happy that I found Countryside Kennels because Zeus is everything I was looking for in a dog.

Raven

Its been 2 months since we picked up raven. Shes been doing great. Loves to go for hikes in the mountains and loves camping. She goes to work with me everyday and we walk every morning. When the car door opens shes ready to go.

Gauge

After years of loving the Malinois breed, but knowing my household was not a good fit for their “exuberance”, I found Derek and Countryside Kennels. Gauge arrived here in Oregon at 10 months of age. I have owned a fair amount of dogs in my life, having competed in agility, but have never felt the same bond as I have with Gauge. I have no worries about my 6 year old daughter playing in the yard as Gauge is always right there with her. He’s protective yet kind, loyal yet loves all other dogs, bonded and incredibly goofy. We love his personality, love having the piece of mind having him around gives us and love having a “maligator” who can lay at our feet quietly. Can’t imagine not having him around.

Bane

We brought Bane home a little over a year ago now, and it was the best decision we have ever made. Bane comes from Chief and Rios, and he truly embodies the perfect dog. Not only is he incredibly intelligent, he is sweet, funny and loving. The time we spent training him never seemed like work- he is quick to adapt and loves to be challenged. We walk him down the street and EVERYONE comments on his temperament and coloring/size/beauty- then when I tell others he is only one year old, they do not believe me! He is very trustworthy and loyal. He loves children, people and other dogs. He balances play and rest really well- never too hyper and knows how to “turn it off” when we need him to. He is our best friend and we can’t wait to have him with us for all our adventures.

Absolutely awesome dog!!!

This picture is of Ginger, at 4 months old. Everything they promised, they delivered!!! They breed the best Belgian Malinois mixes available, anywhere!!!
We will be back to get another one soon. Thank you so very much 🙂

Dash

A year ago yesterday we visited your farm and brought home Dash. He is the best dog and we are so happy with him. What a great temperament he has! Everything you say about your dogs on your website is absolutely true.

He weighs between 85 and 90 pounds, depending on how much exercise he is getting.

Arlo

I have had Arlo for more than a year now and he is a big part of the family! He is so smart, gentle, playful, protective, beautiful, and great with kids. He has exceeded in obedience school, being the top of the class, as well as the youngest dog there at the time!
I have had so many people come up to me, complimenting me not only on how beautiful he is, but that they want to take them home and keep him for themselves!

Thank you so much, Kara and Derek, for breeding the best dogs and my best friend!

We love our girl

My Best Friend Has Four Legs!

Love these dogs! So do all 5 of my kids 😍

Zeke

I got the dog i was looking for!! Ill be back in the future.

Midnight

My husband was searching for a smart AND obedient dog and found Countryside Kennels online. After much research and talking to Derek for over an hour, we decided one of the pups would be a good match. I was concerned about a “big” dog as we had a dachshund and a basenji already at home. Derek assured us that one of the pups would be great for the “pack”. We ended up with a GORGEOUS female that people literally stop in the middle of the road to ask about. Midnight has been with us just shy of a year, and the whole process of her coming to live with us in Virginia was easy and she is absolutely wonderful. She went through training with a professional trainer and we are able to walk her off leash around the neighborhood and we take her out wherever we go. We love her and she has been a great addition to our family! Thank you Derek and Kara for such a precious gift!

Kat

KAT is the best dog on the face of the earth!!! Thanks Countryside!!!

Bonne and Pip

Bonne is the dark brindle and Pip the light brindle. I got Bonne when she was 7 months old to be my Service Dog for PTSD. She has been the easiest to train and the best thing that ever happened to me. I got Pip when she was almost two and I trained her to be a therapy dog for Soldiers. I served 20 years as a medic in the Army and if you are looking for a dog to be your service dog Derek is the one to go to. They are Sisters and have been the best dogs I have ever owned. Thank you Derek for changing my life and putting them in mine.

Zoey

Kara & Derek,

Hey a big thank you for letting us visit your Countryside Kennels, It was an incredible experience.  We are so impressed with you all and your dogs. It was also amazing watching them interact in your home with the kids, other dogs and cats.  We have now had our Zoey for a few weeks now and she is everything you said she would be – it’s amazing!!  She is so smart, a quick learner and for only 8 months old is so calm. Of all the dogs we have owned in our lifetime she is the absolute best!!

Thanks for all you do.

Archer is 3

Archer is intense, loyal and the smartest dog that I have ever had, including purebred German Shepherds and Malamutes. He loves to run in the Mountains and is a great friend. I want more of Derek’s dogs.

Beautiful dogs!!

We got Allie and Jax from Countryside when they were 4 months old. Both are absolutely beautiful, well mannered dogs that have the look of a Belgian Malinois with the gentle temperament of a German Shepherd.

Derek did a fantastic job answering our questions and explaining how they breed these amazing dogs. It was a great experience and we’re already planning a trip back for another pup!

Best all-around dogs!!

I thought I wanted a purebred Malinois until Derek explained his breeding philosophy and all the advantages I would get from his program. There has not been one dull day since picking up Dax.. (July 30,2015) This dog can do everything. He is great with my kids, protective of our family, excelled at obedience classes, and is a pure clown! Derek has always been great with my questions, extremely helpful with any concerns I might have and always available. When we get our next pup Countryside Kennels will be the first place we call! I cannot recommend Countryside Kennels enough, great breeder and awesome dogs!

Amazing Breeder!!

We got an older pup (6 month old) from Countryside in 2016 and could not be happier. Our pup Imgi is an amazing dog, good natured, highly trainable, and well socialized. Derek has been an excellent resource and his philosophy for breeding dogs is the best I have seen. I will never get another dog elsewhere.