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
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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
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Lupin recently finished his IGP2 with 90/100 on the track, 90/100 in obedience (high obedience) and 96/100 (v) in protection.
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By Ajay Singh Following is a blurb about breeding practices by Mr. Ajay Singh. Ajay is an avid German Shepherd enthusiast of several decades, the breeder of the renowned kennel vom Patiala and Above all a dear friend. He has been an inspiration since my childhood days in the breed and how to go through
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