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This is a place for Comments/Feedback of our pups owners, future owners or people that have been in contact with us about our pups, breeding or generally about dogs.
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Hello I am the owner of Ankercanis Cairo Aka Tygo. When I first started to look into the Belgian malinois Ankercanis was the main breeder that caught my eye so I spoke to aneta she spoke to me a lot to make sure the breed was right for me and that I was right for the breed. I then explained that my dog would be used for Security work aneta then picked my puppy. She definitely picked the right one for me he’s a very sociable dog with a great working ability that aims to please he’s a dog that loves to work. I wouldn’t go to another breeder apart from Ankercanis I will definitely be getting on the waiting list in the future to get another working dog 😁
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Hello, I am the owner of Ankercanis Dolores before contacting Aneta I did a lot of research on the breed and would advise anyone interested in getting one of Aneta’s dogs to do the same. When I phoned Aneta the first time she asked me lots of questions to ensure that the breed was right for me and my family. Now that we’ve gotten our pup after waiting over a year I am amazed at how well Aneta has matched her to our family, although she has not been with us long she has shown that she’s keen to learn ,very affectionate and already knows her basic commands. Aneta is very passionate about what she does and this shows in how well her puppies fit into their new forever homes.
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The wonderful AnkerCanis Brandy is part of our family – and we wouldn’t be without her. When we were researching the Malinois breed a few years ago it was so useful to speak to Aneta. She asked us lots of questions to make sure our lifestyle was suitable for a Mali, and her honest advice and obvious experience was invaluable for our decision-making. Her common sense, no-nonsense approach is absolutely key for a breed that deserves the right environment to thrive. From our first meeting with Aneta and her beautiful Malis, it was clear she knows the breed very well – both the huge positives, and also the challenges. Aneta and her family give their Mali puppies a superb start in life – great socialisation and exposure to day-to-day life in a family household – and we are incredibly grateful for that solid foundation. It gave our fabulous Mali a good springboard for her early training, her ongoing obedience and agility training, and has allowed her to thrive in our family environment.
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AnkerCanis has a very impressive program which contributes to the betterment of the breed. I can’t recommend them highly enough. After quite some time searching online and seeing so many breeders not even carrying out basic health checks, it was like a breath of fresh air when I came across the AnkerCanis website. Aneta is passionate about the breed. Her pups get the best start in life, right from the thorough health checks carried out and selection of potential sires through to early socialisation and diet. She asks the right questions of potential owners and understands that each puppy has a different temperament ensuring that each puppy is paired with the right home.
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I am the very proud owner of AnkerCanis Drago’s Dream
When I was starting to look for a Malinois to take over from my at the time Assistance dog when he retired I was going through Facebook and stumbled across AnkerCanis and they have been amazing very welcoming when we went to meet them asked the right questions and answered any questions we had.
They have gone above and beyond with support keeping me updated with pictures and truly give the pup’s the best start they are such Incredible pups.
AnkerCanis Drago’s Dream has given me hope again after my assistance dog suddenly passed away and it’s all down to the amazing breeders, their support and the amazing dogs they have and I can’t wait to see what adventures we go on -
Proud owners of Ankercanis Black Trix. We couldn’t be happier with her, we are blessed that we found Aneta & Colin. These guys truly give it their all when it comes to their dogs and breeding. The support and advice they have continued to give us is second to none. Aneta’s knowledge on the breed is remarkable. The work they put in to their pups definitely shows, it really does make all the difference. We have a beautiful well balanced dog, sociable with wonderful temperament and that is down to Aneta. We will always be grateful. Thank you for everything 🙂
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Some amazing comment from David – one of my future litter owners (on the list in 18 months). It is so great to get comments like that. Thank you
‘Your info on how you choose the breeding pair is very informative. I would say my research into what breeder to choose has certainly been fruitful. I actually chose you as my preferred breeder, despite there being a Malinois breeder in my home town. Does that surprise you?
I wont go into details as to why I didn’t want to buy a pup from her, even though she’s within walking distance. You were the number one choice in the country for me. The distance is absolutely not an issue when I want the best pup I can get. 🐾
I’m just a very fussy guy. I never settle for second best in anything’ -
My wife and I had been researching Malinois’ for years before we felt we were able to make the commitment to one. We had just moved house when we found out Ankercanis had their first litter – not ideal timing but when the right breeder has a litter you don’t hesitate! Max has been the perfect dog for us. Smart, level headed, energetic- perfect for agility and as a running companion.
If you want a great dog that has been bred for the right reasons then look no further! -
We are the owners of AnkerCanisCodo. When we contacted Aneta it was clear that the future welfare of the puppy was a massive priority for her in consideration of potential owners. This matched up with was important to us in a breeder. The support we’ve received from Aneta and the ongoing contact has been really amazing. It’s been very clear to us that Aneta goes above and beyond compared to most breeders and really truly cares about her dogs and their pups. Aneta chose exactly the right pup for our family. Codo is a beautiful tempered, healthy, loving, hard working dog. We couldn’t have asked for anything more.
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We have been delighted with our Malinois from Aneta at Ankercanis. She is all that a Mali should be: bright, intelligent, beautiful, loving, energetic and, of course, a pain in the rear at times – Malis are not a breed to choose if you don’t have experience of high-drive working dogs.
Aneta is a responsible breeder – Expect the third degree about your reasoning and suitability for owning a Malinois😆 (in fact it’s unwise to buy a dog from any breeder that doesn’t ask you questions about your circumstances).
We got to see the Dam (the lovely Belle*) before she had her litter and again once the litter was ready for viewing. Our Mali was one of a large and healthy litter and the pups were content, clean, well cared for and socialised in the family home.
Another lovely aspect of Ankercanis is the welcome pack, advice and follow-up care from Aneta. With straight forward contracts, timely communications; and litter group-chat being useful for sounding out other owners on their pup’s experiences at the stage time as yours.
Our Mali has since had a litter at Aneta’s and Aneta was just brilliant at making sure she had all her tests, and answering our endless questions about stages of pregnancy and how to amend diet, exercise etc. – she and her 10 pups were very well cared for, and if we didn’t already have two big dogs we would have been begging Aneta for little Miss Pink!!
So in summary, I’d definitely recommend Ankercanis.
*Sadly as I started writing this review we learned of the sad and sudden passing of Belle, our Mali’s mum. It is a terrible thing to lose a dog, but for it to happen unexpectedly and relatively young in Malinois terms, it is devastating. Our thoughts are with Aneta and the Ankercanis family.
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The proud owner of Lexi from D litter.
She is a gorgeous dog from a fantastic breeder. Aneta was great, and informative throughout. She did “vet” us first, which is imperative for any reputable breeder of this kind of dog, so you know you’re on good hands from the start.
On collection date Aneta made sure we had everything needed for our journey home and has been there since offering advise when needed.
Back to Lexi, she is everything I ever wanted from a dog. Well balanced with great work ethics as well as loving too. Lexi loves doing mantrailing, where she excels because as she loves using her nose, I think that comes from her grandma belle! And sport bitework she is a bit of an animal (in a good way), this is probably her favourite thing to do out of everything…..biting and more biting, but that’s the malinois way after all.
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I have had AnkerCanis Daiquiri for 12 months now. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a more well balanced dog. She is everything I ever wanted in a Mali and Aneta has matched us perfectly. When making enquiries with AnkerCanis make sure you have done your homework on the breed and know what to expect as Aneta will be very thorough before she agrees to let you have one of the pups. AnkerCanis use a mix of studs which can influence the type, personality and best suited use of pup produced, so whatever your needs I’m sure Aneta will be able to help, however you may need to wait for that perfect mix of breeding pair to get exactly what you want. Thank you Aneta for bringing Juno into our lives.
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We have AnkerCanis Eddard.
Whenever I search for a new dog certain things are important to me – a responsible, ethical breeder is one of them – this is exactly what I found in Aneta.
From the initial contact with her she was informative and helpful, made sure to ask appropriate questions to myself and put in the effort to make sure I would be a good fit to have a puppy from one of her litters.As well as being a pet, my dogs work alongside me in a demonstration capacity with clients, so making sure that have a good temperament is key.
The versatility of our dog is vast, anything we throw at him he’ll take with open arms…paws…and part of that is down to efficient breeding from AnkerCanis.From pick up you have the support of Aneta, any questions or queries can be thrown at her and she will help. Sometimes to laugh at the dumb things dogs do, sometimes to offer solutions.
Malinois’ are tough dogs which require a lot of work and attention, Aneta makes sure each dog will fit with the owner rather than just sending them out and hoping for the best.
Although not everyone can handle a Mali if someone asked me for a recommendation it would always be AnkerCanis. -
We are the owners of AnkerCanis Floyd’s Fighter (Fred), 10 months old now. When I contacted Aneta, I was trying to find the best example of the breed, I spent a lot of time looking for the best breeder of the Malinois, I needed a dog that would suit my needs, as I am a dog trainer, I needed a dog that could do it all, could be calm around other dogs, and have great interactions and support my other dogs. Fred has been a great addition, helping me with all kinds of training, from socialisation with young dogs, working in dog classes, working with dogs fear aggression, he has helped people to understand that Mals aren’t aggressive towards people (Mals aren’t GSD lol) if well socialised, and he’s not a police dog or soldier you can’t approach. He could be a handful for some owners, who were keen on the breed, when they first saw him in class, now they have decided against getting a Mal, he has started his sheep dog training. Aneta will help you and support you with advice, and will keep in contact, she has been really amazing, she is a great Mal breeder, and takes the time to match the dog to your family, you might have to wait a bit, to get the right dog.
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Aneta is amazing, you can tell she loves the breed and her dogs.
I’ve got Ankercanis Enchanted (Nyx), who is a wonderful addition to our family, she’s got an off switch so she’ll happily chill at home but is also eager to please and so easy to train. You can tell she’s been well bred and well matched to us as her owners.
The malinois breed is not an every day dog and Aneta takes the time to get to know you, asks you loads of questions to make sure you’re suited to owning one of her dogs and then continues to keep in touch, even if that’s sometimes just to laugh at how silly the dogs can be. She takes the time to make sure every dog is suited perfectly to the owner and I couldn’t recommend anyone better. -
I am the proud owner of Ankercanis Gollum. After years of wanting a Malinois and loads of research, I decided I was ready to own one. I spoke to 2-3 breeders which I’ll be honest didn’t impress me before I spoke to Aneta who has been AMAZING! Her knowledge and love of the breed shows. Before putting me on her list she asked many questions making sure this breed was right for me whilst also answering my questions – she will not just give a puppy to anyone!
Just over a year after our conversation my little red boy Nuka was born. Nuka has fit right into my home without issue – and we are only on day 3! Credit to all the work she’s put in with pups since birth.
I’ve also been put in chat with the other owners of the litter, which is brilliant for advice/support or just sharing photos.
I would highly recommend Aneta if you’re looking for a knowledgeable breeder that truly cares for all the pups she breeds – even when they’ve gone to their new homes.
Thankyou for entrusting me with this special guy and for your continued support. -
There was a Malinois breeder in my home town in Scotland, but Ankercanis (Aneta) was a 700 mile round trip. I preferred to chose the breeder rather than choosing a pup from any available litter elsewhere.
It was a 5 year research into both the breed, and breeders, and that research led me to Ankercanis as my number one preferred breeder in the whole UK.
Aneta’s excellent breeding methods were exactly what I was looking for. She has a vast knowledge of the both the Malinois breed, and dogs in general. I thought I knew a lot, but she has given me so much advice.
I do not use any form of social media, but Aneta gave me lots of updates by email, including many photos and videos.
Now that I’ve had my pup for a few of days, I know I made the right choice of breeder. Argo (Gwerrier) is learning and growing fast. (His name means Warrior in Maltese.) -
I found Ankercanis through social media and was immediately taken by the common theme in these past reviews.
The knowledge and passion that goes on behind the scenes which we had regular updates of leading up to the pick up dates is unbelievable and it really shows in these amazing puppies.
I have Ankercanis Godiva (Ziva) who has already found her feet 4 days in and the support from aneta and the fellow owners in a group chat has been a major contribution to that.
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I waited over 2 years for a pup from AnkerCanis after doing my research – I was impressed by the level of information on the website, and the obvious care and knowledge apparent in talking to Aneta as the Breeder. What is also exceptionally nice is that the litters are raised at her home and with her young family – the pups are therefore very well socialised and very good with children. We are the proud owners of AnkerCanis Goliath aka Ace, he is a bundle of non stop energy as expected, and we are loving showing him the world . I waited until I knew that I would have the time and energy to commit to this breed of dog, and am excited to see him develop on his journey. The support & information provided by Aneta at every stage is excellent – even now she is open to questions and for advice – which is invaluable if you have not had a malinois before. If you are interested in this breed, do some homework and if you are still seriously considering – contact Ankercanis who will talk you through what to expect and if it is right for you. Not for the faint hearted! 🙂
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Hi we’re the proud owners of Anker Canis Guinevere.
Aneta is a wonderful person with a wealth of knowledge regarding the breed.
We have been researching the breed for 2 years and been on Aneta waiting list for 18 months and after a long informative talk on the phone and via messages we were put on the waiting list.
Aneta doesn’t give puppies to anybody she makes sure you have the right mind and home for one of her puppies and are going to do the best for the dog, cause at the end of the day the dog is the most important.
What can I say very informative very helpful always on the end of the line, good to know the breeder will always be there for you.
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After doing some very extensive research on this breed I had decided to contact AnkerCanis to be put onto a waiting list. Aneta gave me a very thorough vetting to ensure that I was absolutely right for these dogs and a few months later I ended up with my gorgeous Maui (AnkerCanis Gandalf). I am absolutely over the moon with this dogs drive, ability and need to please. He is an absolute joy to have around and Aneta has been there for constant support whenever we need it. I know that we’ll have this same support for life!
If you want an honest, knowledgeable and reputable breeder who cares about every single one of her pups then look no further than AnkerCanis.
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It’s been a month now since I brought home Ankercanis Gamorra aka Coco and she has changed my life for the better in every which way – not only is she highly driven and confident but also has the best temperament that I’ve seen in a puppy her age.
I found Ankercanis listed online as one of the top Malinois breeders in the country and it definitely shows through Aneta’s passion for her work. I can always reach Aneta at a moments notice for support and advice regarding anything from training, to diet, to general updates on Coco and her progress.
I explained to Aneta that I have an elderly cat and so she took extra time to socialise Coco with her own cat before I could bring home. Now Coco completely ignores my cat except for an occasional lick from time to time haha.
I also like that I’ve been added to a group along with all the owners from Coco’s litter so that we can share progress, advice and general chat about how our pups are doing.
As someone else on here mentioned, I’m so glad I picked the breeder rather than the dog. I’d recommend Ankercanis regardless of distance from you. I had to travel nearly 250 miles round trip – worth it!
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Freddy is now 4 months old (H litter) and has been a pleasure to own. Right from the outset, when we were researching the breed, Aneta’s Anker Canis came up time and again with glowing reviews. We reached out and had a very informative (and thorough) discussion so Aneta could understand why we wanted a Malinois, and to get to know us. We were put on her waiting list and I can whole-heartedly say if you wait, good things will come! Freddy has settled in wonderfully to our home and lifestyle and is developing into a wonderful, happy dog.
Aneta has always been at the end of a call, email – and her Facebook litter group has been really helpful to pass on tips and pictures – and it’s fun to see how his siblings are doing too.
If you are looking for a Malinois, I can highly recommend having the conversation with Aneta, as it’s very clear from her breeding ethics and knowledge that she loves the breed, and every litter is carefully planned to improve the line and produce well rounded pups.
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Hello, I am the owner of Ankercanis Hagrid, aka Blue, for many months I was researching this breed in specific, as a first time dog owner I wanted to make sure I was making the right choices. Time and time again through my searches I came across Ankercanis and took the plunge and made the call… and wow what a call that was, when I say I have never been interviewed so intensely I am not joking!! But at the end it was thoroughly worth it, Aneta and Colin are exceptional at the breeding they do and the pups they produce and top notch, I was very nervous going into this adventure but after my what felt like an FBI interrogation I was ready to go. On the day we visited the puppies Aneta was so welcoming and knowledgeable with each pup and thier personality even at such a young age we discussed what our family wanted in our pup and she knew right from the get go who would suit us, and then came the gently giant that is Blue into our home, what a remarkable pup this boy was and continues to be as he matures. He has such a calm but yet playful demeanour and also very protective of his family, he is extremely intelligent but not loopy with it, his drive to learn and please is outstanding and has recently passed a selection process to start sent tracking, it was complete shock having a dog in our house but one of the best choices we have ever made as a family our house would not be the same without him, it really does pay to research and select the best of the best you possibly can and the puppies from Ankercanis are a credit to the hard work and dedication Aneta and Colin put in, absolutely fantastic dogs
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We are the owners of Ankercanis Diana or Roxy. I was a little apprehensive before making the call to Aneta back in early 2022 as my wife was pregnant with our daughter and we were also in the process of moving house. But here we are 3 years later and both dog and daughter our best of friends. Roxy has been a central part of our family and we couldn’t imagine life without her. A lot of this was down to the careful breeding and then selection of a puppy by Aneta. We’ve had to work hard, as anyone must with this breed, but the outcome has been fantastic for everyone involved. Couldn’t recommend Ankercanis enough.
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Thank you so much for a lovely feedback 🙂
We are the owners of Ankercanis Diana or Roxy. I was a little apprehensive before making the call to Aneta…
Thank you so much for an amazing review 🙂
Hello, I am the owner of Ankercanis Hagrid, aka Blue, for many months I was researching this breed in specific,…
Freddy is now 4 months old (H litter) and has been a pleasure to own. Right from the outset, when…
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