1. Personal Background and Experience – Can you tell me a bit about your journey into shepherding? Was this something you grew up around, or did you discover it later in life? What has kept you passionate about it all these years? I am a 3th Generation shepherd (in Germany, Shepherding is an apprenticeship with […]
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Understanding the Limitations of DNA Testing in Detecting Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) – Abhai Kaul. Introduction Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a neurodegenerative disease with implications for many dog breeds. While DNA tests targeting the SOD1 mutation identify genetic predisposition, studies show these tests fall short as standalone diagnostic tools. The following article delves
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Building a Foundation for Health & Stability. When choosing a German Shepherd, your decision goes beyond picking a beautiful companion or an impressive competition dog. It’s about safeguarding the breed’s legacy while ensuring you bring home a healthy, stable, and loving family member. Beyond Competition: The Purpose of Ethical Breeding While not everyone wants
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Ajay Singh is a well respected German shepherd enthusiast based in Northern California. We delve into the topic of DDR shepherds: origin, the system that created and developed them, and where they stand now. Please give it a listen.
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Conversation with Mr. Imran Husain about his start in the German Shepherd breed, the weight his family bore to establish the infrastructure of evaluating pure bred dogs in the country of Pakistan upon its inception, His several VA dogs and German Siegers that he has had the pleasure of owning, the future of the breed
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In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into the world of Schutzhund (IGP) training with Lars Lentz and his extraordinary dog, Wilma. Wilma has become a sensation in the IGP community, and Lars has gained widespread admiration for his transparent approach to sharing their training journey—successes, mistakes, and all. We discuss Wilma’s rapid rise in
Dogs are the Real Heroes In this insightful interview, Mr. Albert Spreu joins Abhai Kaul Via zoom, a German Shepherd breeder and FCI judge, to explore the intricacies of judging IGP trials. Albert shares his thoughts on how judging styles impact the development of the breed, the balance between form and function, and why the
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