As I sit down to reflect this Thanksgiving, I’m struck by the many ways our German Shepherds enrich our lives. They embody loyalty, strength, and resilience—qualities that inspire us to be better every day. Whether it’s the joy of a perfectly executed track, the thrill of a trial, or simply the comfort of their presence, […]
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The German Shepherd Dog: Beyond Trends and Online Criticism. Balancing Form and Function in the Digital Age. By Abhai Kaul Often we hear enthusiasts debating fervently on the internet these days, critiquing photos of dogs they’ve never seen, about the length of croup, or the depth of a dog’s chest, or the position of withers
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World Sieger Show Prologue with Mr. Christian Lang Today we’re joined by Mr. Christian Lang. Mr. Lang is judging the working class Females of the German Sieger show 2024. This can be called the World Sieger Show, because this is the biggest stage for the German shepherd breed. and Mr. Lang, in effect, is judging
Revealing Interview with World Sieger Show judge Christian Lang. Read More »
German Shepherd Dog Movement & Character The German Shepherd Dog’s movement is akin to the smooth, deliberate flow of a well-oiled machine, each part working in perfect harmony. The thrust generated by powerful hindquarters, transferred efficiently over a straight strong back, to the forequarters with a well laid shoulder and a complimentarily proportionate upper arm,
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We are thrilled to announce an in-depth interview with Mr. Christian Lang, a leading figure in the German Shepherd world, known for his role as an SV-approved Breed judge and Breed Surveyor (Koermeister). With a remarkable career that spans decades, Christian has judged and bred countless high-quality German Shepherds, earning international recognition for his keen
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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
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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
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“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 »
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
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Hello, everyone! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating journey through the world of German Shepherd Dog sub populations and their development, with Mr. Ajay Singh. Join us as we explore the historical backdrop of divided Germany, the isolation in East Germany, and the significant impact of geopolitical factors on the breeding practices of the German
DDR German Shepherds: East Germany to the World. Read More »
