Introduction To most people, a German Shepherd may look like a beautiful dog, but to the initiated, there is a world of difference between a showpiece and a working dog. This article peels back the layers: how does anatomy, character, history, and performance proof define the German Shepherd as a true working breed? For newcomers […]
What Makes the German Shepherd a True Working Dog? Read More »
Dominant Black color in the German Shepherd isn’t the same as the breed’s native recessive black (a/a). Here’s why KB is a masking color and why we argue it should not be allowed in German Shepherd Breeding
Dominant Black color in the German Shepherd Genetic Palette Read More »
For as long as I can remember, the German Shepherd community has been divided: working-line versus show-line, each side convinced the other has lost its way. The argument is old, predictable, and rarely productive: two camps, two ideals, two different dogs. Max von Stephanitz, the breed’s founder, warned us plainly: “The breeding of shepherd dogs
Bridging the Divide: Crossbreeding Working & Show Lines Read More »
Recently, Ajay shared a few videos of Hemi, our young German Shepherd, trotting effortlessly across the field. His movement was fluid, his topline level, his angulation moderate. In short — a dog built to work. In response, a seasoned breeder named Ed, with 38 years in the breed, wrote: “A correct dog absolutely NO extreme.
Form Follows Function: Why Balance Matters in the German Shepherd Dog Read More »
For those of us passionate about dog sports, the rise of younger enthusiasts is not only a breath of fresh air but essential for the future. It hasn’t always been easy for new voices to break through, but we’re at a point where change is not only possible—it’s necessary. The traditions and systems that have
Kids are the Key to the future of Dog Sports Read More »
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 »
A well thought out description of balanced structure by Mr. Ajay Singh. “The key word is balanced structure that doesn’t need to be propped up by the lines, pushing a pulling by the hands, or widening the base by moving the legs apart. A good structure is a functioning structure that allows the dogs
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By Abhai Kaul. Greed is a global phenomenon, its not just restricted to the States. Its often the case when you have a breed that is so popular with worldwide acclaim like the German Shepherd Dog, you will have unscrupulous people trying to make a quick buck, preying on unsuspecting people. The Breed Standard is
Puppy mills and rare colors in German Shepherds Read More »
A comprehensive guide to training and presenting your dogs for dog shows. As a part of the German Shepherd world for the past two and a half decades, I can tell you that entering a SV style conformation show with your German Shepherd dog requires careful preparation and attention to detail. From selecting the right
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