If you can't breed the best German Shepherds why breed at all?
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COURAGE - CHARACTER - PREDICTABILITY
 “Germany’s Finest Bloodlines;
MADE IN AMERICA”
Breeders of the finest quality Schutzhund/IPO titled & Breed Surveyed German Shepherds in the United States for over 43 years. Our breeding program maintains the integrity of the German Shepherd's heritage to preserve the human-canine bond. 
  "BREEDING BETTER DOGS BY DESIGN"
Our Merkel Geneology is from Haίloch, Germany
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BREEDER QUALIFICATIONS:
KENNEL NAME: Haus Merkel
Breeder Name: Dyan Merkel
Website: http://www.hausmerkel.com
Location: Dallas, Texas
Contact Info: hausmerkel@yahoo.com
214-755-5755

HEALTH TESTS:
Hip/Elbow Certifications: Yes
Degerative Myopathy Certifications: Yes
Thyroid tests: Yes
CERF tests: No

TRAINING:
Titles/certifies breeding stock in discipline?: Yes

BREEDING STOCK:
Raises breeding stock from puppies: Yes
Titles dogs bred on premise:  Yes
Imports titled breeding stock: Yes
Buys from other Breeders:  NO MORE!

SCHUTZHUND/IPO:
Has trained in Schutzhund: Yes
HOT from puppy to SchH3: Yes
HOT and bred to SchH3: Yes
HOT and bred to National level: Not yet

CONFORMATION/BREED SURVEY:
Show ratings: Yes
Breed survey: Yes

BREEDER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
V Putz vom Haus Merkel SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Ulla vom Haus Merkel SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Zessa vom Haus Merkel SchH2, IPO3, Kkl1a
V Riesa vom Haus Merkel SchH2, Kkl 1a
V Puma vom Haus Merkel SchH2, Kkl 1a
V Emma vom Haus Merkel SchH1, Kkl 1a
SG Wickie vom Haus Merkel IPO1 a
SG Vessa vom Haus Merkel IPO1 a
SG1 Clar vom Haus Merkel SchH1 a
Ch Merkel's Opium SchH1
V Merkel's Arletta SchH1, a
SG, VP2 Nixe vom Haus Merkel BH, AD, a
SG Feli vom Haus Merkel BH, AD, a
Ch Merkel's Leica UDT, OFA
Merkel's Leibchen Shiloh UDT, OFA
Ch Merkels Sangria UDT, OFA
United States Grand Victrix Ch Merkels Vendetta ROM, OFA
Ch Merkel' Quaestor CD, ROM, OFA
Ch Merkel's Essence UD, OFA
Merkel's Coda vom Jennerick CDX, OFA
National Certified Search & Rescue
Lieb vom Haus Merkel OFA,
National Obedience Winner Ch Merkel's Cut Up of Timmee UDT, OFA
Certified United States Service Dog Bryn vom Haus Merkel CGC, OFA
Certified United States Service Dog Fred vom Haus Merkel
Ch Merkel's The Cutting Edge OFA
Ch Merkel's Virtual Reality OFA
Ch Merkel's Tequila CD, OFA
Ch Merkel's Sante Fe OFA
Merkel's Spellbound ROM,OFA
Merkel's Emma ROM , OFA
 Merkel's Estes CD, near ROM
2009 Annual Achievement Award Recipient Ch Merkel's Heart's are Wild CD TD, TC, HIC, CGC, TDI , OFA
Ch Merkel's Heart to Heart CD, OFA
 PRODOMINANT LINES USED:
World Sieger VA1Larus von Batu SchH3 Kkl 1a
World Sieger VA1 Zamp vom Thermodos SchH3, Kkl 1
World Sieger VA1 Yasko vom Farbenspiel SchH3, Kkl 1a
VA Dux della Valcuvia SchH3, Kkl1a
Kirschental

WRITTEN GUARANTEE:  Yes
EDUCATION AVAILABLE:  Yes
 LIFETIME SUPPORT:  Yes
YEARS AS BREEDER:  43
 

Contact:

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(please put your phone number, location, sex & category of puppy you are seeking & time frame you would like to have your puppy. 
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three beautiful acres
 Last updated - Sunday, May 19, 2013 08:05:42 PM -0400

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LINK:  Pit Bulls attack my female after going through the 6' Chainlink perimeter fence and then ripping into her 6' chainlink paddock to attack and try to kill her.
 

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My beloved mother
 (Dorothy Conner Merkel Obituary)
 Love, kindness & laughter was her gift to all.
 

LINK: 90 Percent of Pet Foods May Cause Disease in Your Pet

THIS IS WHAT WE FEED
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Large & Giant Breed Puppy

This formula is designed for those puppies that will reach 50 pounds or more as an adult. Its triple meat protein source builds good solid muscle, providing optimum calcium and phosphorus. In addition, there are slightly fewer calories so that puppies don’t gain too much weight before their bodies are ready to support it.

HOW TO GREET A DOG
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BEST INFORMATION YOU CAN EVER HAVE ON MEETING OTHER PEOPLES DOGS-Children really need to learn this.
 

READING A DOGS BODY LANGUAGE
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Canine body language
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THIS is why you do not walk your dogs on asphalt or concrete in the summer. If you see someone walking their dogs on asphalt or concrete, PLEASE educated them and get the pet to cooler ground. Original post was from Pet Ambulance Victoria

This should be sent to all the veterinarians including the specialists!


DOG PARK ALERT

We have received two notices. (1) Nails wrapped in cheese at dog parks in Chicago and Massachusetts (see pic). (2) from some friends that in Augusta Maine dog park, antifreeze is being found in doggie water bowls. Please beware and be careful and PLEASE SHARE and spread the word


Ever wonder where puppy mill dogs come from? Here's an example. Many get cooked alive in the sun and freeze to death in the winter. If you purchase your dog from a pet store, I can guarantee your "AKC" certified dog came from a place like this.  This one is even better than the ones  I saw in Iowa and Missouri!


Do you recognize she is a Yorkie?
Please do not purchase your pet from a Pet shop, Backyard breeder or Commercial Puppy Mill.

 

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"The man who rears a dog must complete what the breeder began..." Max v. Stephanitz; Father of the German Shepherd Dog

 

 
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This is a real combination of symptoms that spells out EMERGENCY. These are the classic symptoms of a condition referred to as "bloat" - a dog that is pacing, restless and has unproductive attempts to vomit.

This is a common problem in large breed deep-chested dogs but can also occur in smaller dogs.

Basically what happens is this - the stomach twists causing the blood supply to the stomach to be compromised then leads to tissue death. As tissues are damaged, toxins are released and a sequence of events occurs that if left untreated, leads to death.

If you ever notice these symptoms in your dog, call your local veterinarian or emergency clinic as soon as possible.

This is a condition that is fairly common and often occurs in the evening or nighttime hours. It is also a very expensive condition to treat.  READ MORE...
           

Dealing with Excessive Barking

The first step to stopping barking is to understand why it is happening. Dogs bark for all kinds of reasons, including anxiety, boredom and/or loneliness. Sometimes they bark just because it feels good.  Luckily, most dogs will respond to one or other intervention to curtail their barking. Whether you simply bring an outdoor dog inside or take the time to apply behavior-modification techniques, you can cause a dog to be less of a nuisance and to be more socially acceptable.


Removing Skunk Odor

No need for the tomato juice. Use a mixture of 10 parts hydrogen peroxide to 1 part baking soda. Add a dash of degreasing dishwashing soap and pour into a spray bottle. Spray liberally over dry coat and allow to air dry. Avoid eyes. Works on other objects, too!



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Diet & care
for your German shepherd puppy/ADULT
 

DIET AND CARE

FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS:

Feeding Practices -

Until your pup is 3 to 3½ months old, he should receive three meals a day.  Thereafter, and throughout his adult life, he should be fed twice daily.  Adult dogs fed twice daily appear to assimilate their food more efficiently and are less likely to be subject to gastic torsion and digestive upsets.  Remember that the growing pup may need to eat twice as much as an adult dog.  Adjust the diet so that the dog does not become too heavy and is maintained in lean hard condition.  Many people find that some dogs maintain ideal weight and condition on a self-feeding program (of dry kibble).  Never allow your dog to exercise immediately before or after eating.  He/she should have water available at all times but should not be permitted to drink excessively before or after eating or exercise.  Unless the dog is on a self-feeding program, discourage finicky eating habits by feeding him no more than he will eat within a few minutes.  Remember that, when in a new home, the dog may take a few day to adapt and may miss an occasional meal.

A top quality kibble, which may be somewhat moisted for the youngster, is a completely balanced diet.  The addition of meat or canned dog food will not change the balance of the kibble providing the addition is just a small amount.  Make it a rule to feed the best kibble available.  Usually these top feeds cannot be purchased at your local grocer but must be obtained at places like Petsmart, Petco or other specialized pet suppliers.  One cannot economize in feeding.

We find that the Eukanuba Lamb and Rice diet most adequately meet the needs of our dogs. 

Other quality kibbles are:  Iams, Science Diet, Eagle, and Nutro.  We suggest avoiding the soft-moist foods as they contain considerable sucrose or other sugars that may cause digestive upsets.  Finally, do not be misled by the percentage of protein in a food.  It is the quality and digestibility of the protein that counts.  A feed that is readily digested and easily utilized results in a small fecal volumn.

Unless a deficiency has been clinically determined or unless the dog is on antibiotic therapy, multivitamin and mineral supplements are not needed.  Such additives, when combined with calcium/phosphorus  supplements (especially those containing vitamins A and D, may cause severe and irreversible growth anomalies.  For this reason it is wise to feed a food specifically designed for puppies and young dogs during periods of early maturation.

The only vitamins which may be freely administered without fear or overdose (hypervitaminosis are:  C, E, and those of the B complex family.  These vitamins are particularly helpful during times of stress or illness.

Coat supplements with vitamins A and D are to be avoided.  However, a coat supplement consisting primarily of lecithin and unsaturated fatty acids may be beneficial for housepets and dogs with drier skin.  A second choice would be the addition of a vegetable cooking oil.  Even in the best quality kibbles, oils may be destroyed during lenghty periods of storage.

GENERAL HEALTH

Diarrhea -

Many puppies and adults will often suffer a loose stool when there is a change in diet or water.  The condition can usually be corrected by limiting fluid intake temporarily, perhaps resorting to a 24 hour fast followed by the feeding of lean boiled hamburger with cooked rice, before gradually resuming the dog's regular diet.   Pepto-Bismol tablets or Kaopectate may be helpful.  Sources of lactobacillus acidophilus such as buttermilk, yougurt Lactinex tablets or granules, or Bacid capsules  are extremely helpful in restoring healthy intestinal flora (especially in conjunction with and follwing antibiotic therapy) along with the addition of B vitamins.  If diarrhea persists for more than a day, or is accompanied by other symptons such as a fever or vomiting, consult a veterinarian immediately.

Signs of Illness -

When calling your vet, you should be able to advise him of any changes in the dog's eating and drinking habits, the condition of the dog's stool (diarrhea, change in coloor, blood, or mucous), color of his urine (and presence of blood or precipitate), frequency of urination, difficulty in urinating, and increase or decrease in volumn or urine, if the dogs' tonsils are inflamed, and also the dogs' temperature.

Normal temperature is about 101.2 degrees.  To determine your dogs' normal temperature, take it for about three minutes with a well lubricated rectal thermometer when he is well (not first thing in the morning or after exertion).  Then when you suspect illness, you will be able to determine if his temperature is abnormal.

To examine your dog's tonsils (as well as to administer pills and capsules), open his mouth by placing one hand over the muzzle and by lightly pressing his upper lips against his upper teeth.  With your other hand depress the dogs' tongue and look into his throat, on either side.  The tonsils are located in crypts toward the back of the throat,. on either side.  They appear red when infected.

Should you have a difficulty taking your dog's temperature or checking tonsils, you breeder or veterinarian will advise you.

If your dog show any tendency toward abdoninal distension or blating, he (like many large, deep chested breeds) may be predisposed to acute gastric dilation or gastric torsion (which may be fatal without immediate surgery).  Discuss the situation with your veterinarian if you observe any tendency toward bloating.

DOG PROOFING YOUR HOUSE & YARD

Remove anything that may be of danger to your pet, or at risk of being broken.  For example, a dangling power cord, Cords from Venetion blinds etc.  Unplug electrical cords and coil them or tuck them out of sight to prevent electric shocks or heavy appliances from tipping over.  Toxic substances need to be put in a safe place as they sometimes taste great to dogs.  Keep your toilet lid down to keep your dog from drinking bacteria or additives.  All trash should have a tight fitting lid and be out of the way of your dog.  Keep medications out of reach and secure your chocolate - it contans a stimulant, theobromine which can make dogs seriously ill.

Check the fence in your yard for security.  If there are any holes or loose boards fix them before putting your dog out.  Check that the gates shut firmly and that your dog will not be able to squeeze under it.  Place a lock on your gate so that it can't be accidently opened to let your pet escape.  Always check your gate before leaving your dog in the back yard.  Swimming pools should also be fenced or covered to prevent drowning.

Garages are just out of bounds.   There are  hazardous oil spills, sharp objects , insect sprays, fertilizers, rodent bait or antifreeze leaking from the car just waiting to make your dog sick.   Most are deadly to a dog.  If you do leave your dog in the garage leave it in a kenneled off section or dog crate.  Do not leave your dog in the garage with your car running.  This can cause severe illness and/or death.

 


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