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“Germany’s
Finest Bloodlines;
MADE IN AMERICA”
Breeders of the finest quality Schutzhund
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
Contact:
HausMerkel@Yahoo.com
214-287-8080
Located North of Dallas, Texas
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NEW
HOMES
ARE
NEEDED
FOR OUR
RETIRED
MILITARY
WORKING
DOGS!
This
Report
by FOX
NEWS'
Ainsley
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8 YEAR OLD SAMSON got an extension. His sister, Delilah, was adopted
and HE IS ALL ALONE. Samson's OWNER DIED and he will die if not
rescued by FRIDAY. He has severe skin issues and does need some
medical treatment!! $170 PLEDGED!! Please share for FOSTER AND
PLEDGES to help SAMSON!!
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"It
is the human's
role in the
dog-owner
relationship to
teach the dog
how to behave
appropriately in
a world run by
humans. Far too
often, owners
seem
to assume that
dogs come
already
programmed with
good manners.
Then they become
frustrated &
angry when Rowdy
engages in a
behavior that,
to him, seems
perfectly
acceptable. If
we are ever to
make headway in
reducing the
seemingly
endless number
of dogs who end
up looking for
new homes in
shelter kennels,
it is critically
important that
we humans begin
to gain a more
realistic
perspective on
what it means to
be a dog." - Pat
Miller
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The Importance of Puppy Socialization
From the very start, a puppy learns important lessons through his experience
of
the world around him. Even in the first few weeks as he snuggles with his
dam, wrestles with his littermates, and is handled by his breeder each day,
the personality traits and social skills that he will have all his life are
beginning to form.
As the weeks go by, exposure to a variety of experiences is crucial to his
becoming a well-rounded adult. Studies have shown that a puppy's experiences
in the first three months of life strongly influence what kind of companion
he will grow to be and how he will react to the world. Will he shy away from
children? Will he be afraid of people in hats? Will he be aggressive toward
other dogs? Or will he be easygoing and adaptable in a variety of
situations?
READ
MORE...
"The man who rears a
dog must complete what the breeder began..." Max v. Stephanitz; Father of
the German Shepherd Dog
Dealing Dogs
Documentary
An animal rights outfit, Last Chance for
Animals, outraged that 42,000 dogs are sold to vet schools
and research labs by vile kennel keepers, sets out on one of
the most notorious: Martin Creek Kennel in Arkansas. It sent
in investigator "Pete" with a hidden camera for six months.
He worked for the owners and collected his sickening images
and commentated on the atrocities as he went. Many of
the dogs that ended up at this kennel had been stolen from
their own
backyards and sold. Not just
from Arkansas but in areas around St. Louis Mo and all
throughout the south.
Click link to read article
CHINA'S CAT DEATH CAMPS
On a lighter note:
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Even though your dog can't read a word, he
could be destined to be the best teacher ever. You still have time
to check out
www.librarydogs.com and summer reading programs. If your dog is
gentle and good with children, he or she could qualify as a Reading
Therapy Dog for children who benefit from a nonjudgmental, patient
listener. Sure there could be some process to get certified, but any
lazy, canine with a good listening ear could make the cut. What a
brilliant accomplishment!
Helen Fazio and
her dog Raja are world travelers.
Click here to visit their blog, and
click here to follow them on Twitter. |
"Fun at the Beach"
 "Fun at
Work"
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...
GOT FLEAS?
Place a white baking dish half full of water with a
couple drops of Lemon Joy dishwashing liquid in the center of the room
with a small lamp next to it. Turn off all other lights and go to
bed. When you wake up in the morning all the fleas will be in the
baking dish! For a bad infestation treat each room twice.
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
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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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Spaying or
neutering
your german
shepherd
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Decision to Breed
or not to Breed |
reprinted from http://www.nopuppymillscanada.ca
THE FACTS:
It is extremely important to
learn the facts and possible consequences in advance if you
are contemplating breeding your dog. In today's overcrowded
world, we - the wardens of our domestic pets - must make
responsible decisions for them and for ourselves. Please
review the following points carefully.
QUALITY: AKC, CKC,
UKC, USA, SV registration is NOT an indication of quality. Most
dogs, even purebred, should not be bred. Many dogs, though
wonderful pets, have defects of structure, personality or
health that should not be perpetuated. Breeding animals should
be proven free of these defects BEFORE starting on a
reproductive career. Breeding should only be done with the
goal of IMPROVEMENT - an honest attempt to create puppies
better than the sound, wonderful parents they come from.
Ignorance is NO excuse! Once you have created a life, you
can't take it back - even if it's blind, crippled or a canine
psychopath!
COST: Dog
breeding is NOT a money making proposition, if done correctly.
Health care and shots, diagnosis of problemsand advance
genetic testing to determine quality and breedability, extra
food, proper facilities, stud fees, advertising, etc.are all
costly and must be paid BEFORE you sell any pups. An
unexpected Caesarean or emergency intensive care for a sick
pup, or even a litter of sick pups as often happens with parvo,
will make a break-even litter become a BIG liability.
SALES:
First-time breeders have no reputation and no referrals to
help them find buyers. Previous promises of "I want adog just
like yours" evaporate. Consider the time and expense of caring
for pups that may not sell until 4 months, 8 months, or longer
... what WOULD you do? Send them to the pound? Dump them in
the country? Sell them cheap to a dog broker who may resell
them to research labs or other unsavory buyers? Veteran
breeders with a good reputation often don't even think about
breeding unless they have people waiting for the puppies, with
cash deposits in advance for an average-sized litter.
JOY OF BIRTH:
If you're doing it for the children's education, remember the
whelping may be at 3 AM, or at the vet's on the surgery table.
Even if the kids are present, they may get the chance to see
the birth of a monster or a mummy, or watch the dog they love
scream and bite you as you attempt to deliver a pup that is
half out and too large. Some bitches are not natural mothers,
and either ignore or savage their whelps. Bitches can have
severe delivery problems, or even die in whelp. Pups can be
born dead, or with gross deformities that require euthanasia.
Of course there can be joy, but if you can't deal with the
possibility of tragedy, don't breed.
TIME: Veteran
breeders of quality dogs state they spend well over two hours
a day, every day, for months, to raise an average litter. The
bitch CANNOT be left alone while whelping, and only for short
periods for the first few days after. Be prepared for days off
work and sleepless nights. Even after delivery, mom needs care
and feeding, pups need daily checking, weighing,
socialization, and later grooming and training, and the
whelping box needs lots and lots of cleaning. More hours
are spent with paperwork, pedigrees and interviewing buyers.
If you have any abnormal conditions, such as sick puppies or a
bitch who can't or won't care for her babies, count on double
the time. If you can't provide the time, you will either have
dead pups or poor ones that are bad tempered, antisocial,
dirty and/or sickly - hardly a buyer's delight.
HUMANE
RESPONSIBILITIES: It's midnight ... do you know
where your puppies are? There are more than FIVE MILLION
unwanted dogs put to death in pounds in this country EACH
year, with millions more dying homeless and unwanted of
starvation, disease, from automobiles, abuse, etc. A quarter
or more of the victims of this unspeakably tragicsituation are
purebred dogs "with papers." The breeder who creates a life is
responsible for that life. Will you carefully screen potential
buyers? Or will you just take the money and not worry if the
puppy is chained in a junk yard all of its life or runs in the
street to be killed? Will you turn down a sale to
irresponsible owners? Or will you say "yes" and not think
about that little puppy you held and loved now having a litter
every time she comes in heat, which fills the pounds with MORE
statistics - YOUR grandpups? Would you be prepared to take
back a grown puppy if the owners could no longer care for it?
Or can you live with the thought that the baby YOU caused to
be brought into this world will be destroyed at the pound?
CONCLUSIONS:
Because of these facts, dog breeding is best left to the
PROFESSIONAL BREEDER!
What makes a breeder professional?
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A professional breeder is one who has
made a lifetime commitment to the well-being and IMPROVEMENT
of one,possibly two, breeds.
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A professional has studied and researched
his breed and knows, intimately, its history and Standard,
its strong points and drawbacks.
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A professional has spent time, effort and
MONEY researching and proving the qualities and health of
her potential breeding stock. Those that do not prove out
are NOT bred. She plans a litter only with the goal of
puppies better than the parents, not for profit or vanity.
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A professional considers his dogs' health
and well-being far more important than their ability to
reproduce.
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A professional has both the time and mental
fortitude to BE THERE for her breeding dogs and her puppies.
She evaluates her litters and makes every effort to match
puppy to buyer in temperament, attitude, and energy level.
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A professional is, first and foremost,
selling only to responsible, loving homes. While some
exceptional pups may be saved for special show homes, the
professional does not force entangling contracts or
arrangements for "puppies back" on people who are only
interested in a pet.
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A professional keeps in periodic contact
with the owners of puppies he's sold, not only to see the
development of his breeding program, but also because he
cares about them.
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A professional does NOT have so many dogs
that she has no time for individual attention, play and
grooming, or has to skimp on food quality, space, preventive
medicine and health care.
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A professional assumes responsibility for
the life he creates - carefully screening buyers, helping
find new homes, making a comfortable life for his retirees
and yes, being able to make the decision to euthanize when a
puppy born with a mental or physical problem has no chance
for a quality life.
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A professional builds a good reputation
slowly, based on dedication and consistent quality, not on
volume, advertising, or from a casual or self-glorifying
attitude.
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A professional goes further and assumes some
responsibility for the problems of her breed as a whole -
she belongs to an organization for the breed, she continues
to read about new developments, and she works to reduce the
number of her breed that are carelessly bred, ill cared for,
or discarded.
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A professional can look at a bigger picture
than dog show wins or puppy sales, and contributes in some
way to the betterment of dogs as a whole.
Educated owners want to buy from such
professionals. If you want to join the professional ranks,
involve yourself in a club for your breed, and take advantage
of the knowledge and experience you will find in your fellow
members. Begin the months and years of research that will be
necessary for you to know your breed thoroughly before you
think about breeding a litter. If you feel this is MORE
obligation than you care to take on, choose the RESPONSIBLE
alternative - have your pet spayed or neutered!
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Last updated -
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