A PASSIONATE JOURNEY IN IGP TRACKING. Lars Lentz, a seasoned IGP (Internationale Gebrauchshunde Prüfungsordnung) enthusiast, shares his insights on tracking, training, and the often misunderstood “low-drive” dogs. With decades of experience, Lars challenges conventional wisdom and encourages handlers to embrace their dogs’ unique abilities. Abhai: Lars, it’s a pleasure to have you here. Let’s dive […]
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When it comes to safeguarding a puppy’s health, particularly in breeds prone to hip dysplasia, many dog owners consider diagnostic methods like PennHIP. This invasive practice in very young puppies may not fully account for crucial factors such as environmental influences, growth patterns, or muscle development. These elements play significant roles in how the condition
Understanding PennHIP in Puppies: Why Prevention May Be a Better Approach Read More »
We’re thrilled to announce that Lupin Dell’Altopiano achieved his IGP3 title with a score of 95/88/95, and high tracking, a testament to his power and determination. Overcoming Tech Difficulties and High Temps While a few technical difficulties cost us significant points in obedience, and the last two blinds kept us from earning a V in
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By Abhai Kaul The philosophy behind the T-Litter von Nummer-Eins Breeding: (from 2018) Nummer-Eins has been from the very start about breeding the most well rounded German Shepherds, not the prettiest show dogs. I have sometimes gone great lengths to avoid famous stud dogs in breedings and pedigrees that in my mind were more detrimental
Including Working Line German Shepherds for innovative breeding practices Read More »
Follow the B Litter von Nummer-Eins To clearly define selective breeding: choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics. it should be safe to assume all populations of purebred dogs come from inbreeding. It’s is a part in the process of selective breeding where you’re attempting to concentrate
Role of Inbreeding in Selective Dog Breeding. Read More »
“The best information is given by the dog’s expression and eyes, and their setting. The eye must express no malice and deceit, no unrestrained unruliness, but also not laziness, cowardice or fear. The way the dog looks at people should be bright, imprudent, open but reserved.” – von Stephanitz, 1923 Delving into the importance of
The Significance of Correct Expression in the German Shepherd breed. Read More »
Lupin has a new stand shot and front shot Got around to taking updated pictures of Lupin after training the other day. Visit his page for more info: https://vagsd.com/our-boys/lupin
Lupin’s updated Pictures! Read More »
Lupin recently finished his IGP2 with 90/100 on the track, 90/100 in obedience (high obedience) and 96/100 (v) in protection.
Lupin gets his IGP2 Read More »
INTERVIEW BY VENKATESH RAO FOR THE INDIAN KENNEL GAZETTE (KENNEL CLUB OF INDIA) | Extended Version. Venkatesh Rao: On behalf of the entire committee of the KCI and the Editor of the IKG, I thank you for sparing your valuable time and giving this interview and sharing your vast experience with our readers. My purpose
INTERVIEW: ABHAI KAUL (VON NUMMER-EINS GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS) Read More »
