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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 Haßloch, 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 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:

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 - Saturday, May 18, 2013 09:14:20 PM -0400

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 Click photo to go to their site	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!

The Importance of Precise Positioning for OFA radiographs

Learn the importance of Precise positioning for OFA radiographs. We have radiographed dogs from all over the country and are always happy to see

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"

Prevent Bloat In Dogs Naturally
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By Peter Dobias DVM July 2011 Issue Did you know that dogs that are fed processed foods are about five times as likely to suffer from stomach bloat and torsion

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
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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FOR THOSE WHO LIKE BIRDING

FDA DOG FOOD RECALLS

How to Get Rid of Fleas.
Kill fleas on your cat, dog and in your house

How do I get rid of fleas in my home? Treating the flea problem.

Do you have a flea problem? Are there fleas in your carpet, fleas in your yard, fleas on your pets, fleas in your bed?

Getting rid of fleas on your cat or dog alone does not tackle the overall flea problem. During the flea cycle only about 5% of fleas are actually living on your dog or cat. The other 95% of fleas (in one stage or another) are living in your house or yard. That is why it is so important to kill the fleas in your house and on your cat or dog at the same time.

For example: If you wash your cat or dog today with a flea rinse and you kill 30 fleas that are living on your pet, that means that there are still approximately 570 fleas developing in your house. (see the flea cycle chart)

This is a Do It Yourself method for killing fleas, there is no need to call in the pest exterminator. If you have a flea problem or infestation then you must
DECLARE WAR and KILL ALL FLEAS IN YOUR HOUSE AND YARD AND ON YOUR PETS

Once you have decided to declare this war and kill the fleas in your house, you need to set aside a couple of hours to enter into the battle zone.

Fleas do not have to be a part of pet ownership. Years ago it was assumed that all cats and dogs had fleas but this is just not true today. Flea control has advanced so much that no pet should ever have to suffer one single flea again.

Getting the initial control over fleas is not an easy five minute job but once you have control then maintenance will be easy. Don't get disheartened if it seems that you get a fresh flea infestation a week or two after using the following flea control method. It is explained to you in this article why this often happens. It has to do with with the flea pupae being impervious to insecticides.

Let's get on with the job of getting rid of fleas in your house and on your cats or dogs.

Battle Stations

How do I break the flea life cycle?

It is important to treat all of your pets and your house on the same day. It is pointless to treat your house and not your pet, it is also pointless to treat you pet and not your house. This is the only way you will get total flea control.

STEP 1 - Vacuum

Your vacuum cleaner is your number one weapon in the war

Your first step is to vacuum vacuum vacuum! Vacuum your entire house paying particular attention to corners, dark crevices, under furniture, under beds, pet beds, rugs and especially around skirting boards. Put the nozzle attachment on your vacuum cleaner and thoroughly vacuum around all baseboards and edges of fixtures.

The vibrations from vacuuming also stimulates the fleas to emerge from their cocoons and thus they will be exposed to the insecticide that will be used

This is what you are vacuuming up even though you can't see them:

EGGS

Fleas that are living on your cat or dog lay eggs. The eggs drop off your pet and land on your carpet or floor.

LARVAE

The eggs hatch and become larvae. These little worm like creature have hair like bristles that enable them to move around. They avoid the light and move to crevices, corners, under furniture, in cracks between floor boards and along skirting boards.

PUPAE

After a while the larvae pupate. This means that they spin a cocoon around themselves and begin a change. In the cocoon they are changing into adult fleas. It is just like a caterpillar which spins a cocoon and then emerges as a butterfly.

The more of the pupae you vacuum up the better the outcome. The cocoon surrounding the developing flea is water tight and impervious to insecticides.

When you have finished vacuuming dispose of the vacuum bag completely if you have disposable bags in your vacuum cleaner.

STEP 2 - Spray Insecticide

Flea Treatment For your House & Yard
The products shown here are for illustration purposes only

When choosing an insecticide read the label. Look for the ingredient IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) IGR is the most important part of the whole flea control process.