German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois are the two breeds best suited to Canada's climate and diverse lifestyle. Both breeds were developed for demanding outdoor work across harsh weather conditions — the German Shepherd in Central European winters, the Belgian Malinois in the Belgian countryside. Both thrive in Canadian winters and handle everything from Vancouver's wet coast to Calgary's prairie cold to Ontario's humid summers with equal capability.

German Shepherds (65–90 lbs) offer outstanding social adaptability, deep family loyalty, and proven protection performance — the most popular family protection breed worldwide. Belgian Malinois (55–65 lbs) provide elite-level drive and precision, preferred by Canadian RCMP, military K9 units, and executive protection programs for good reason. We help you choose the right breed for your specific Canadian home and lifestyle during your consultation with Wayne.

Purchasing a protection dog in Canada from Simanovich is a straightforward process we have refined over more than four decades of Canadian deliveries. Contact us by phone at 866-726-2810 or through our contact page to begin the conversation. Wayne will discuss your household, security needs, and lifestyle to identify the right dog for you.

 Once matched, we coordinate all Canadian import requirements on your behalf — including CFIA health certificates, veterinary clearances, and CBSA documentation. Your dog is personally transported across the border by Wayne or a senior handler, delivered directly to your Canadian address, and transition training is provided at your home over multiple days. There are no shipping companies involved — your dog's first night is in your home, not a transport crate.

This age group is typically 18-36mos of age. 

Simple. It's turn key. What you see is what you get. Many more hours of training in the obedience and protection phases. For those with security concerns, or those wishing to prevent them, this is by far the best option. 

Yes. The adults have been worked extensively in the protection phases.

As with horses, cars or anything of quality, pricing is dependent on the individual dog. With this in mind, there are three areas of which we focus. Puppies, Trained Adolescents and the Fully Trained Adult. Puppies, generally between 8-12 weeks of age are priced at $6500. Obedience trained adolescents, typically between 5-12 months of age are between $7500-$20,000. The fully trained adults are currently priced at $35K. While there are exceptions in each age group, this is a general idea of our pricing.

Canada's climate necessitates regular exercise, hydration, and protection from the heat for your protection dog. Regular vet check-ups, grooming, and continued training and socialization are essential to keep them healthy and well-adjusted in Canada's environment.

We provide comprehensive training for both you and your new protection dog. Our experienced handlers will personally deliver your dog to your Canada location and stay for a few nights to assist with training and ensure a smooth transition. You will receive guidance on handling, commands, and integrating your protection dog into your daily life. Your success and safety are our top priorities.

Yes. Owning a trained personal protection dog is legal throughout Canada underfederal law. There are no specific federal restrictions on personal protectiondog ownership. However, provincial and municipal regulations vary:

Ontario: No province-wide breed-specific legislation (BSL) at the provincial level,though some municipalities have local bylaws. Ontario repealed its province-widepit bull ban; however, German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois are not affected by BSL anywhere in Canada.
British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec: No provincial BSL affecting German Shepherdsor Belgian Malinois.
All Provinces: Municipal bylaws on dog licensing, leash requirements, andpublic space rules apply to all dogs, including protection dogs.

Our team advises on any provincial or municipal requirements specific to your Canadian location during the delivery and transition process. Owning a Simanovichprotection dog in Canada is a legal, straight forward decision. Contact us to discuss your specific province.

Protection dogs undergo extensive training that includes obedience, bite work, and socialization. The duration of training varies but generally ranges from several months to a year, depending on the dog's age and prior training.

Absolutely. Our protection dogs are carefully selected and undergo extensive training, including socialization with families and children. They are trained to distinguish between threats and non-threats, ensuring they are safe and gentle with your loved ones.

In Canada, owning a protection dog is legal, and there are no specific restrictions. However, it's essential to ensure that your protection dog is well-trained and under your control at all times to prevent any potential issues.

As long as we are aware of other dogs and pets we will select  accordngly. We don't like surpises during the selection process!

We aren't gender specific. There are quality dogs in both male and female. Your specific needs are most important. Males are larger and more of a visual deterrent. Females are just as determind as family protectors and being smaller fit in tighter spaces. For many reasons, not the least of which being health and vigor, all of our dogs are intact. 

Yes. Canadian business owners — whether running a commercial property in Toronto, a retail operation in Calgary, a farm or rural estate in Ontario, or a private office in Vancouver — can absolutely use a trained protection dog for business security purposes. Our dogs are trained not only for residential home protection but also for commercial security environments.

Canadian federal law and provincial regulations do not prohibit the ownership of trained personal protection dogs for business security. Each province has its own animal control bylaws, and certain municipalities may have breed-specific regulations — our team advises on your specific provincial and municipal requirements as part of the delivery and transition process. Contact us to discuss your Canadian business security needs.

German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois are renowned for their intelligence, loyalty, and protective instincts. These breeds are highly trainable and excel in security roles. Our dogs undergo specialized training to meet the highest standards, ensuring their effectiveness as protection dogs.