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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
Contact: 214-755-5755
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
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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
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Contact:
hausmerkel@yahoo.com
(please put your phone number, location, sex
& category of
puppy you are seeking & time frame you would like to have
your puppy.
Located in Texas on
three beautiful acres
Last
updated -
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http://speakingforspot.com/blog/2013/05/18/the-science-behind-saying-no-to-a-pet-store-puppy/
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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Any health care links located here
are NOT to replace a veterinarian visit; please take your dog to a vet
immediately at any sign of odd behavior or any symptoms of illness or
injury. Call your vet and describe your dog's symptoms with any of your
concerns about the dog's well-being. Your veterinarian may discover
changes in your dog's health that you have overlooked. It is always
better to err on the side of caution
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My beloved mother
(Dorothy Conner Merkel
Obituary)
Love, kindness & laughter was her gift to all.
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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
dont gain too much weight before their
bodies are ready to support it.
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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
attribution (C) DFDK9
www.dfdk9.com
Canine body language
http://dfdk9.wordpress.com/
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.
"The man who rears a
dog must complete what the breeder began..." Max v. Stephanitz; Father of
the German Shepherd Dog
"Fun at the Beach"
 "Fun at
Work"
 "Fun
just hanging out"
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BLOAT
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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
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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! |
Click link below to enjoy the Birding Site
FOR THOSE
WHO LIKE BIRDING
FDA DOG FOOD RECALLS
Copyright © 2001 [Haus Merkel]. All rights reserved.
Revised: 05/19/13.
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DIET AND CARE
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Feeding Instructions
Feeding
Practices
Until your pup is 3 to 3.5 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 gastric
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
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 not 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.
B.
Basic Diets
IA top quality kibble, which may be somewhat moistened
for the youngster, is a completely balanced diet.
The addition of meat or canned dog food will not
interfear with the balance of the kibble providing
the addition is just a small amount. Make it a
rely to feed the best kibble available.
Usually these top fees cannot be purchased at your
local grocer but must be obtained at pet shops,
specialty feed shops, or through kennel/breeder
distributors
We
find that Iam's/Eukanuba most adequately meet the
needs of our dogs. These diets are GROWTH,
MAINTENANCE. Both German Shepherd pups and
adults thrive on the GROWTH 'Smart Puppy" diet.
Some adults having higher caloric needs may require
the addition of the other Iam's/Eukanuba specialty
foods for a low bulk, high density, high energy
diet.
Other quality kibbles are Science Diet, Nutro etc. We suggest
avaiding the soft-moist foods as they contain considerable sucrose or
other sugars that may cause digestive upsets. Finally, do not be
missled by teh percentage of protein in a food. It is the quality
and digestibility of the protein that counts. A feed that is
readdily digested and easily utilized results in a small fecal volumn.
C. Dietary Supplements
Unless a deficiency has been clinically determined or
unless the dog is on antibiotic therapy multi-vitamin 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 feed specifically designed for puppies
and young dogs during periods of early maturation.
The only vitamins which may be feely 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 such as Gro-Kote (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 lengthy periods of storage.
A.
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 dogs regular diet. Pepto-Bismol
tablets or Kaopectate may be helpful. Sources of lactobacillus
acidophilus such as buttermilk, yogurt, Lactinex tablets or granules, or
Bacid capsules are extremely helpful in restoring healthy intestinal
flora (especially in conjunction with and following antibiotic therapy_)
along with the addition of B vitamins. If diarrhea persists for
more than a day, or is accompanied of B vitamins. If diarrhea
persists for more than a day, or is accompanied by other symptons such
as a fewer or vomiting, consult a veterinarian immediately.
B. 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
color, blood, or mucous), color of his urine (and presence of blood or
precipitate), frequency of urination k difficulty in urinating, any
increase or decrease in volumn or urine, it the dogs' tonsils are
inflamed, and also the dog's temperature.
Normal temperature is abut 101.2
degrees. To determine your dog's normal temperature, take it for
about three minutes with a well lubricated rectal thermometer with he is
well (not first thing in the morning or after exertion). Then when
you suspect illness, you will be able to determine if the 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 other either side. They appear red
with infected.
Should you have any difficulty taking
your dog's temperature or checking tonsils, you breeder or veterinarian
will advise you.
If you dog show any tendency toward
abdominal distension or bloating, he (like my 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 dog's vet if you observe any tendency toward
bloating.
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