“Performance and ability is of no consequence in dogs that will never have to prove more than a lineage.”

Why choose a savant bred dog?

Today, few breed types are maintained by the rigorous measures of performance for which they were originally created. As canine breeding increasingly favors the show ring, conformation standards have begun to overshadow the preservation of true breed-specific abilities. Judges now evaluate aesthetics over function, often missing how the breed standard historically served as a blueprint for excellence in the tasks these dogs were designed to perform.

While the conformation show can educate enthusiasts and showcase variety, it has drifted from honoring heritage and utility, becoming more spectacle than substance. At SavantK9, we seek to perpetuate the qualities that made these dogs indispensable: strength, intelligence, drive, and the innate capabilities that define a working dog. Without active preservation of these abilities—through testing, selection, and training—the essence of a true working dog risks dilution.

The Savant Alaunt is unlike any other breed type. With Mastiff foundation, Bulldog influence, and Sighthound Refinement, it embodies discernment in both form and function. These dogs think as quickly as they react - calculating pursuit angles, sizing up challengers and tailoring their approach to secure the win. They are, above all, running dogs and must be treated as such.

Their confidence must be forged through the chase, the catch, and the finish. Bulldog influence sharpens commitment, biddability, and follow-through. The Mastiff brings presence, gravity, and a deep connection to their handlers. The sighthound emphasizes strategic predatory instincts and physical prowess. Historically accurate yet exceedingly rare, the Alaunt as a breed type is both show and go - free from excessive size, needless aggression, and instability, while remaining mannerly in the home.

Society’s relationship with dogs has shifted over the last two centuries. The industrial revolution and modern lifestyles have reduced the practical demands on working breeds, while aesthetic admiration often eclipses the reality of ownership. We make no apology for the commitment our dogs require: they are bred for enthusiasts who understand that true performance demands responsibility, skill, and dedication.

Dogs evolved alongside humans to work, to earn their keep, and to contribute meaningfully to the tasks they were bred for. SavantK9 honors this legacy by producing dogs whose strengths—intensity, grit, focus, and confidence—are inseparable from their abilities. Our breeding philosophy is rooted in selective preservation, fostering dogs capable of meeting the demands of both history and the modern world.

We breed dogs with health, drive, stability, and mental acuity at the forefront. Placement is reserved exclusively for experienced handlers who can meet the lifestyle and responsibility these dogs demand. Each Savant Alaunt is backed by lifetime breeder support and a guarantee against congenital health defects for the first two years. Our program exists for the discriminating canine enthusiast: if you demand more than mere aesthetics, if you seek a dog built for function, focus, and legacy—SavantK9 is your standard.

This is our answer to the modern man: a civilized working dog of heritage and intensity, created for those who demand more.