Here at Kennel von der Traumwolfen, we have a Show Line male as our family pet and Working
Line German Shepherds, from some of the top bloodlines in the world. First and foremost, our
German Shepherds are our family members. They live in the house and travel to all kinds of
activities with us. Our family consists of Marsha, (we lost Mark to cancer in 2005,) Christine,
Gilbert, Jerome, our male, Viggo, our females, Elsa, Chita, Allegra and Basha.
I started Kennel von der Traumwolfen in 2006. I have grown up around animals all my life. I
was a member of 4-H for 10 years and had many livestock projects. I bought and trained my
own horse as a young teenager. I was involved with breeding and racing Greyhounds for many
years.
After owning a German Shepherd Dog for five years, I want to share my love and pride for
these noble animals with others. In terms of years involved with German Shepherds, I am
relatively new to the breed, but I have many contacts with a long history in the breed who are
available to me for guidance and direction.
I have very strong beliefs when it comes to breeding German Shepherds. I follow the strict
guidelines set forth by the German SV. Any German Shepherd I use for breeding must have
attained at least a SchH1 or Herding title, along with a passing OFA Hip rating or German 'A'
stamp and a breed survey. These guidelines were set forth to allow only the breeding of
quality animals which will continue to shape future generations of the German Shepherd breed.
This is to ensure correct structure, solid temperament, good nerves and working drives. A BH
and/or AD alone does not determine breeding quality. A BH is a obedience and
temperament test pre-requisite for the SchH1. The AD is an endurance test required for a
Breed Survey or KKL. Schutzhund titles listed as (SchH1) means the dog is not yet titled.
Regardless of whether the dog is in training for these titles or not, this kind of advertising is
misleading to the general public and is unethical. Therefore, those dogs should not be used in a
breeding program, according to the German Standard.
I am active in my dogs' training. I take them through an obedience class and they earn their
CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certificate through AKC. This is recognizing and promoting
responsible dog ownership with basic obedience training for the dog. I train my dogs in the
sport of Schutzhund, which focuses on Tracking, Obedience and Protection. I compete in both
working trials and conformation shows with my dogs. I handle them myself for working trials
and with help from my children for conformation shows. I also participate in AKC events as
well. I believe this allows me to know both the good and bad, the strengths and weaknesses,
about each of my dogs. It also allows me to make the best selection of the breeding partner to
compliment and improve on characteristics of my females.
I will not mass produce puppies at Kennel von der Traumwolfen. I believe that one or maybe
two litters per year will allow us to develop these puppies to their fullest potential. Top
priorities for the puppies include providing them with the best genetics possible, quality
nutrition, proper health, and extensive socialization. This also allows us to work hands on with
all our dogs in their training. I strive for the proper placement of each pup into good working
homes. I am a responsible breeder and at any time will take back any dog that I have
produced. My utmost concern is for what is the best for each individual dog.
Please feel free to look through our site. I'm glad you stopped in to visit us.
Line German Shepherds, from some of the top bloodlines in the world. First and foremost, our
German Shepherds are our family members. They live in the house and travel to all kinds of
activities with us. Our family consists of Marsha, (we lost Mark to cancer in 2005,) Christine,
Gilbert, Jerome, our male, Viggo, our females, Elsa, Chita, Allegra and Basha.
I started Kennel von der Traumwolfen in 2006. I have grown up around animals all my life. I
was a member of 4-H for 10 years and had many livestock projects. I bought and trained my
own horse as a young teenager. I was involved with breeding and racing Greyhounds for many
years.
After owning a German Shepherd Dog for five years, I want to share my love and pride for
these noble animals with others. In terms of years involved with German Shepherds, I am
relatively new to the breed, but I have many contacts with a long history in the breed who are
available to me for guidance and direction.
I have very strong beliefs when it comes to breeding German Shepherds. I follow the strict
guidelines set forth by the German SV. Any German Shepherd I use for breeding must have
attained at least a SchH1 or Herding title, along with a passing OFA Hip rating or German 'A'
stamp and a breed survey. These guidelines were set forth to allow only the breeding of
quality animals which will continue to shape future generations of the German Shepherd breed.
This is to ensure correct structure, solid temperament, good nerves and working drives. A BH
and/or AD alone does not determine breeding quality. A BH is a obedience and
temperament test pre-requisite for the SchH1. The AD is an endurance test required for a
Breed Survey or KKL. Schutzhund titles listed as (SchH1) means the dog is not yet titled.
Regardless of whether the dog is in training for these titles or not, this kind of advertising is
misleading to the general public and is unethical. Therefore, those dogs should not be used in a
breeding program, according to the German Standard.
I am active in my dogs' training. I take them through an obedience class and they earn their
CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certificate through AKC. This is recognizing and promoting
responsible dog ownership with basic obedience training for the dog. I train my dogs in the
sport of Schutzhund, which focuses on Tracking, Obedience and Protection. I compete in both
working trials and conformation shows with my dogs. I handle them myself for working trials
and with help from my children for conformation shows. I also participate in AKC events as
well. I believe this allows me to know both the good and bad, the strengths and weaknesses,
about each of my dogs. It also allows me to make the best selection of the breeding partner to
compliment and improve on characteristics of my females.
I will not mass produce puppies at Kennel von der Traumwolfen. I believe that one or maybe
two litters per year will allow us to develop these puppies to their fullest potential. Top
priorities for the puppies include providing them with the best genetics possible, quality
nutrition, proper health, and extensive socialization. This also allows us to work hands on with
all our dogs in their training. I strive for the proper placement of each pup into good working
homes. I am a responsible breeder and at any time will take back any dog that I have
produced. My utmost concern is for what is the best for each individual dog.
Please feel free to look through our site. I'm glad you stopped in to visit us.
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