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Proven Health

Proven Health
3/24/2026
All our breeding dogs have had their hips and elbows x-rayed and shown to be dysplasia free. Our dogs have been DNA tested to be clear of DM (Degenerative Myelopathy). In addition we have carefully researched our dog’s pedigrees for health. In our own lines, we know the health several generations back in our original breeding pairs....
PROVEN TEMPERAMENT

PROVEN TEMPERAMENT
2/14/2023
Many people have experienced the frustration of trying to work with a dog who simply does not have correct temperament for the task at hand. But with a dog of good temperament, training for a given task becomes almost easy. Years ago when I was looking for my first Search and Rescue dog to train, I learned that many dogs are simply not suited to the wo...
Our Foundation Dogs

Our Foundation Dogs
2/13/2023
For twenty years now, we have been breeding fine German Shepherd Dogs. What separates a Breeding Program from simply “breeding dogs” is that a Breeding Program is constantly working toward an ideal, testing dogs to see how they contribute to that ideal, and checking progeny for Health and Temperament over time by keeping in touch with Puppy Families. At some point, certain dogs stand apart. Not only are they great in and of themselves, but their progeny have performed in Character and Health. These are the rare and sought after dogs, the dogs that make the Foundation of a quality breeding program. Here are our Foundation Dogs, the dogs to look for in each of our Pedigrees....
PUPPY ENRICHMENT

PUPPY ENRICHMENT
1/23/2023
1\. Pregnancy care has been optimized in every way we can including premium nutrition for the mother dog while carrying her pups, providing an holistic organic transition to puppy food, daily weight-gain management for the first several weeks, and most importantly heavy doses of love, play, and a safe, fun environment. 2\. Whelping was in-home with cle...
