Elite European Working Dogs
Genetically sound working dogs, honestly matched.
īweriū Working K9 imports, assesses and trains elite European working dogs — KNPV Malinois, working line German Shepherds, Czech line shepherds and Dutch Shepherds — for families, professionals and security operators across the UK and Ireland.
European Bloodlines
Fifty years of documented performance
We work with a closed circle of breeders in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia — programmes whose dogs are tested publicly in KNPV, IGP and operational service rather than described as working line in an advert.
Available Dogs
Assessed, documented and ready to place
Every dog is health screened, temperament tested and matched to a specific type of home. Pedigrees, health results and unedited assessment footage are shared before any commitment.
- Male · 22 months · Available
Rex — Belgian Malinois
A clear-headed KNPV Malinois with exceptional grip and public neutrality
Read more → - Female · 2 years 4 months · Available
Nera — Czech Shepherd
A substantial, deeply bonded Czech line female for family protection
Read more → - Male · 14 months · Available
Kaiser — Working Line German Shepherd
A green West German male with outstanding foundation and huge potential
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Working Dog Training
Twelve dedicated programmes, one standard
From puppy foundation and socialisation through obedience, drive building, bite work and full personal protection — each programme is delivered by handlers with operational and sport backgrounds, and each ends with you able to maintain the dog yourself.
- Puppy Training
- Obedience Training
- Protection Training
- Advanced Working Dog Training
- Behavioural Training
- Handler Education
- Personal Protection Dogs
- Family Protection Dogs
Why Choose Us
Handlers first, dealers never
We publish pedigrees, show unedited footage, decline unsuitable placements and stay accountable for the life of the dog. That is the whole proposition.
- Standards
Documented standards
Hip and elbow scoring, DNA panels and a written temperament protocol applied to every dog we place.
Read more → - Selection
Honest matching
We match temperament to experience and lifestyle, and we tell you when a dog is wrong for you.
Read more → - Support
Lifetime support
Handover training, a written development plan, follow-up sessions and advice for the life of the dog.
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Knowledge Centre
Guides written by working handlers
Deep, practical articles on nerve, drive, bloodlines, breed selection and raising a working puppy.
- Selection · 7 min
What Makes a Good Working Dog?
Ask ten handlers what makes a good working dog and you will hear ten answers. Strip away preference and the same five traits appear every time: nerve, drive, biddability, structure and recovery.
Read more → - Temperament · 6 min
What Are Strong Nerves?
'Strong nerves' is handler shorthand for the most important trait a working dog can possess: the ability to meet the unexpected without falling apart.
Read more → - Temperament · 5 min
What Does Clear Head Mean?
A clear head is the ability to think in drive. It is what allows a dog to hear a command mid-chase, comply immediately, and remain ready to work.
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Testimonials
What our clients say
★★★★★
“We spent a year speaking to protection dog dealers before we found īweriū. They were the only people who asked more questions than we did, and the only ones who told us which of their own dogs would be wrong for our family. Our shepherd is calm in the house, brilliant with our children and utterly serious when he needs to be.”
James H., Surrey
★★★★★
“The support after purchase is what stands out. We had weekly guidance for the first three months and a written development plan that actually made sense. At fourteen months she is neutral in town, brilliant on the training field and a genuine pleasure to live with.”
Rachel M., Cheshire
★★★★★
“As a professional handler I have bought a lot of dogs from a lot of people. The assessment footage was honest, unedited and matched the dog exactly when it arrived. That is far rarer than it should be in this industry.”
Daniel O., County Meath
Frequently asked questions
What makes īweriū Working K9 different?
We are handlers first. Every dog is imported from a vetted European working programme, tested against a documented temperament standard, and matched honestly to a home — including telling clients when a dog is wrong for them.
Do you sell dogs to families?
Yes. Many of our placements are family protection dogs and stable working companions. Temperament is matched to household experience and daily commitment.
How much does a trained protection dog cost?
UK prices typically range from £12,000 for a trained family protection dog to £45,000 for a proven personal protection dog. Working puppies start around £2,500.
Where are you based and do you travel?
We operate across the United Kingdom and Ireland, delivering training at our facility and at client premises, with dogs delivered personally wherever possible.
Do you provide training after purchase?
Always. Every placement includes a handover programme, a written development plan, follow-up sessions in the first year and lifetime access to our team.
Can I visit before committing to a dog?
Yes, and we encourage it. Viewing dogs in unfamiliar environments and watching training in person is the best way to understand what you are buying.
More answers in our FAQ centre.
Speak to a handler, not a salesperson
Tell us what you need the dog to do and we will tell you honestly what is possible, what it costs and how long it takes.