By Abhai Kaul We’ve all seen it — the dog who can’t take his eyes off the ball, completely tuned out to the world, waiting for that magical throw. For many owners, this intense focus feels like a dream: a way to keep their dog engaged, motivated, and, importantly, distracted from unwanted behaviors like barking […]
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Ethical Consequences of misapplying the the findings from DM Genetic Testing. Individual Categories Overlapping Categories All Three Categories: (Overlap of Genetic Testing, Bayes’ Theorem, and Ethics) What This Means 1. The biggest concern (18) is ethical, indicating that how we use test results matters as much as the science behind them. 2. Genetic testing (10)
While DNA testing for Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a diagnostic tool in partially identifying genetic predisposition, it does not provide a definitive diagnosis. A dog testing “At Risk” (homozygous for the SOD1 mutation) means it carries two copies of the gene associated with DM, but it does not guarantee the dog will ever develop the
Understanding DM Test Results Through Bayes’ Theorem: Addendum – Abhai Kaul. Read More »
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
The German Shepherd Dog: According to a Shepherd. 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 introduce the latest headshot of Hemi, our promising young German Shepherd stud. At 4 years, Hemi is showing incredible potential with his strong pedigree, drive, and balanced temperament. Whether in training, or simply enjoying life at the ranch, Hemi’s character embodies everything we love about the German Shepherd Dog Breed. This
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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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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
Role of Inbreeding in Selective Dog Breeding. Read More »
