In Memory

       Elsa came to us through my good friend Lee Hough of von Wolfstraum, who owns Bianka, Elsa's mother.
Lee directed us to Jon Gjerpe, who was handling the sale of the puppies, and was able to get us this fantastic
little female pup from the breeder, Ben Evarretts of van Klipgaarden Kennel in Belgium.
       When Elsa arrived, she came right out of the crate and was a very happy little girl. She took every
situation in stride and was not daunted by anything. She spent time visiting with all the kids at school, going
to basketball, archery, soccer, baseball and softball games. She took to the puppy rag and progressed right
on up to the hard bite sleeve with very little effort. She was quick in obedience and had fantastic food,
prey and ball drive. Her heeling was flashy and she carried herself proudly.
       Elsa was worked by 10 different helpers. It didn't matter who was doing the job, she put out her best
effort. She earned her SchH1 title with a score of 81/82/87 Pronounced under SV Judge and Vice
President - Heiko Grube. Elsa was HOT (Handler Owner Trained).
       Elsa had an extremely strong pedigree. She had great dogs behind her on the sire line including WUSV
competitors Zender vom Lusondai, Udo van't Quentawald, Belgium Champion Quinto van Haus Nuyens and 2x
World Champion Orry van haus Antverpa, along with Othello v Karthago, Tino v Korbelbach, Gent od Policie,
Iro z Pohranicni straze and Rick v Tiekerhook. Her female line had most of the females with their SchH3.
Top females in her pedigree included Nina-Nicky v Tiekerhook, Steffi v Tiekerhook, Palma v Guy's Hof and
Nicky v Guy's Hof among others.
       A male pup, Archer von der Traumwolfen, from her first litter was placed with a world level
competitor - Mark Natinsky of Texas, and we are looking forward to his titling later this year. Video of
Archer passing his BH in January 2011.
       I was blessed to be able to have such a wonderful companion and friend in my life. I miss you, my
sweet girl. We will meet again.

von der Traumwolfen
Working German Shepherds

SG Enni van Klipgaarden
HOT SchH1, TR1, CD, CGC, KKL2
11/1/2005 - 4/13/2011

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SG Zender vom Lusondai
SchH3, Kkl1, a-normal
2 x WUSV Participant &
4x WUSV Qualifier for Belgium Team

Bianka von Spitzbubezwinger
SchH3, Kkl2, B 1/2
Produced titled dog in every litter,
several competing at National Level.

Viggo vom Adel Haus

BH, AD, TR1, CD, CGC,
Hips-OFA Fair, Elbows-OFA Normal
2/9/04 - 6/7/11

       We bought Viggo when he was almost 6 months old. In his very first show, he placed VP1 under SV Judge
Helmut König. I enrolled in puppy obedience classes where Viggo excelled and earned his CGC Certificate. We had
great hopes for him and planned to send him to several shows during the first year and then on to Germany for his
training and titles. Unfortunately things didn't go as planned. We re-adjusted our plans and decided to work on his
training    In the summer of 2005, Viggo earned his AD and an SG rating. We then had to put off training due to
family medical problems. After about a year off from our training, with encouragement and help from several
people, I continued to work with Viggo. We earned his BH the fall of 2006, his TR1 the fall of 2007. I had been
training Viggo in all three phases of Schutzhund. He had very strong drive for tracking. We earned his AKC CD
title in 2010. He earned his titles as a HOT (Handler Owner Trained) dog.
       Viggo did not have the qualities that I felt was required for a breed worthy male so I had him neutered at 2
1/2 years of age. I later found out that he had Pannus, which is a (some believe genetic) eye disease. He also
showed symptoms of EPI. Viggo passed away in my arms on June 7th, 2011. He was our family pet. I miss you fella.

VA Orbit von Tronje
SchH3, KKL1

Sira vom Waterloo
BH

Gone too soon, but never forgotten.
You are in my heart and soul.
We will meet again one day
at the Rainbow Bridge and
all will be right in the world.
Your friend and companion.....

In Memory

Click on Elsa's picture to go to her page

Click on Viggo's picture to go to his page