The Mother Line Blueprint: Using Heterosis Without Losing Your Identity
The Mother Line Blueprint: Strategic Outcrossing & Bookending in German Shepherd Breeding
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December 2025
Removing A3 Hips From Breeding: An Oversimplification of a Multifactorial Problem
Hip and elbow dysplasia are polygenic and multifactorial. Removing A3 hips from the breeding pool oversimplifies complex science and risks unintended genetic consequences.
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Understanding Hip Dysplasia in the German Shepherd Dog
Hip dysplasia in the German Shepherd Dog is often misunderstood. This in-depth guide explains genetics, environment, breed statistics, and why the GSD is not a “sick breed.”
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120-Year Genomic Study Just Validates the Nummer-Eins Breeding Philosophy
What a 120-Year Genomic Study Reveals About German Shepherds: And Why von Nummer-Eins Breeds Differently
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Crate Training your Dog: A Trainer’s Guide for Real-Life Success.
Excerpt: Many young dogs crate quietly at home but become restless, vocal, or anxious the moment the environment changes. This isn’t a flaw. It’s a developmental stage and an opportunity to strengthen your dog’s mental resilience. Here’s how to understand Crate Training your dog. The Question Every Owner Asks Eventually We recently received a message
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