Here you can find information about the genetics behind the Dragon and Simba litter of KNVP Dutch Shepherd / Malinios 

If you’re considering a puppy from KNPV lines, you might notice something unusual: some puppies have the Dutch Shepherd’s brindle coat while others sport the fawn coat of a Malinois, all in the same litter. Far from being a mistake, this is entirely by design. The Koninklijke Nederlandse Politiehond Vereniging (KNPV), or Royal Dutch Police Dog Association, has a unique breeding tradition focused on working ability above all else. Below, we explain the history and reasoning behind KNPV’s mixed litters – and why seeing both brindle and fawn pups together is not only accepted but expected.

KNPV Malinois and Dutch Shepherds are highly driven, working-line dogs originally bred in the Netherlands for police, military, and protection work. “KNPV” stands for Koninklijke Nederlandse Politiehond Vereniging (Royal Dutch Police Dog Association), a respected training and certification program for elite working dogs.

At the heart of raising a confident, well-adjusted dog is one simple concept: socialization.