Since the late 1980s, Ivan Balabanov’s Ot Vitosha line and training methods have proven to bring the results every dog owner and trainer dreams of. The excellent health and temperament of his dogs are easily traced in their pedigrees, health records, x-rays, and proven working abilities.
Balabanov breeds, raises, and trains the highly respected Belgian Malinois at his Ot Vitosha Kennels in Plant City, Florida. “Dogs that have completed our courses have proven time after time to be safe with the family,” he says. “While they are easy to handle, at the same time they’re reliable when needed. Ot Vitosha dogs are eager to work, and you can trust them with your family."
He breeds Malinois since 1989. See his credentials...
He’s a highly sought-after teacher, giving seminars worldwide on protection dog training to military, police, and private citizens. Some of the countries in which he teaches are Germany, Belgium, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Korea, Indonesia, and Bulgaria.
He usually has only two to three dogs per year that pass all of the selection, tests, and specialized training necessary to become the best protection dogs.
Why professionals consider Malinois to be ideal protection dogs
Malinois is the breed of choice for the U.S. Secret Service, and majority of the French, Dutch, Belgian, and German police departments.
The U.S. Dept. of Defense uses 98% Malinois.
Ot Vitosha Malinois is the only American kennel to export Malinois to Europe.
Malinois wins all protection sport championships.
Ot Vitosha Malinois have proven their skills against the best of any other breed.
Malinois are very healthy dogs with a long life span (up to 16-17 years on the average).
Malinois are great family dogs: good with children and other animals, and easy to live with.
Malinois are adaptable. They can be more or less active depending on the lifestyle of the family it is protecting.
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