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A Life with German Shepherds: Total German Shepherd Dog Blog

The Dog That Makes You Look Good: Hemi, Balance in movement

There’s a moment in every breeder’s life when you see your work come to life: not in a stacked...

Dog Breeding Secrets: Strength Through Thoughtful Outcrossing

We revisit the cross-line breeding experiment first introduced in Bridging the Divide. Months later...

What Makes the German Shepherd a True Working Dog?

Introduction To most people, a German Shepherd may look like a beautiful dog, but to the initiated...

German Shepherd Forehand Fiasco: How this Working Dog was Misshaped.

Once an epitome of balance and endurance, the German Shepherd is now plagued by short forelegs and...

Why Responsible German Shepherd Breeding and Supervision Save Lives – A Breeder’s Perspective.

A breeder’s perspective on why responsible German Shepherd breeding, early socialization, and...

Jane Goodall Tribute: Legacy That Shaped My Journey With German Shepherds

As a child, watching Dr. Jane Goodall walk into the African jungle alone taught me passion and...

Dominant Black color in the German Shepherd Genetic Palette

Dominant Black color in the German Shepherd isn't the same as the breed's native recessive black...

My German Shepherd Breeding Philosophy: 30 Years of Bridging Bloodlines

My German Shepherd breeding philosophy evolved from a simple childhood obsession into a three-decade...

White House Security K9: A Strategic Plan for Safety and Visitor Experience

White House Security K9 Teams: Protecting the Nation and Its Visitors White House security K9 teams...