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COURAGE - CHARACTER - PREDICTABILITY
“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.
"BREEDING BETTER DOGS BY DESIGN"
"I want to thank all of you for your
patience while our mother was in the hospital these last 4
weeks. She passed away one week ago. We are
heartbroken. Please feel free to email. we will
respond as quickly as possible to your emails." Dyan
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
Earhard
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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!!
Tammy Osborn
Adoption Partner Coordinator
OC Animal Care
(714) 796-6425
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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
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What You Should Ask When Choosing
Your German Shepherd Breeder
by Dyan Merkel
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Do they Specialize in German Shepherds Only?
(At Haus Merkel German Shepherds is
all we do and have done for over 42 years, that is what makes a
specialist.)
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Will you actually get to meet and talk to the
breeder of the puppies?
(Every time you visit or call Haus
Merkel you will be involved with the breeder only, no assistants
or answering service.)
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How long has the German Shepherd Breeder been
breeding and how many years of experience does the breeder have
in German Shepherds.
(Haus Merkel has been breeding,
showing, and giving consultations for over 42 years.)
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Is there more than one breeder that you will
be dealing with within the Kennel?
(At Haus Merkel there is only one World
Class Breeder, Dyan Merkel - therefore there is no conflict of
interest, no one else to locate to get the real information on
the dogs or someone else to get knowledgeable support. Haus
Merkel does no outsourcing)
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Do they provide you with a comprehensive
"Owners Manual" along with your associated documents for your
puppy? (Haus Merkel gives you all the
Health Papers, a written contract as well as training tips,
Socialization values and diet recommendations for the life of
your dog.)
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Will they assist in helping you raise the
puppy by answering your questions and helping you choose the
right services for training and veterinary care?
(Haus Merkel is well known for
having many dual titled German Shepherds of Merit, Seeing Eye
dogs, Therapy and Handicap assistance dogs, Search and Rescue
dogs. Our knowledge comes from years of experience in the
field we can help you find a knowledgeable veterinarian as well
as qualified trainers.)
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Will you receive free evaluations of your dog
throughout it's lifetime?
(At Haus Merkel we pride ourselves with our family of clients
that keep us informed throughout the puppies lifetime with
visits, letters/emails and great photos. We are never too
busy to answer important questions regarding your Haus Merkel
Puppy/Dog or helping your veterinarian understand specific
things within the German Shepherd breed that they are not
familiar with.)
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How many clients do they have that are return
customers? (Haus Merkel has been
around for over 42 years, most our clients have come back
throughout the years either getting a second dog for their
family or replacing their old dog(s) that passed away several
times.)
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Do they offer placement services for your dog
after your death or if you can no longer care for it?
(Yes, Haus Merkel considers your dog part
of our family too. It is a difficult choice for owners or
trustees to place a valued family pet. Your dog is a
viable living family member that deserves the best for the rest
of it's life...we are here to see that happen. No animal
shelters or rescues are needed for these well bred well adjusted
family dogs. Just check our references!)
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Can they show you just
how their dogs have contributed to the breed, contributed to
assisting the handicap or have they become therapy dogs?
Earned their titles and certifications to be eligible and
suitable for a breeding program.
(Haus Merkel has a 42 year proven track
record for only breeding dogs that have the requirements of
temperament, health, and structural certifications and training
to assure that you get a dog that is sound, healthy, trainable
and predictable for your family.)
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Does your German
Shepherd Breeder encourage you to not spay and neuter and to
breed your female or male dog?
Haus Merkel believes that breeding should
be left in the hands of the professionals. The amount of
puppies produced in 20 years by breeders that only want have one
litter is staggering. These unknowledgeable people do not
believe they are breeders just because they only are having one
litte therefore adding to the burden of the
shelters and rescues unwanted puppies even 1 or 2 generations
away from their breeding animal. According to the AKC,
anyone having a litter of puppies is a breeder! We do not
encourage this!
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Does your German
Shepherd Breeder offer classes and assistance programs for
someone who truly wants to breed only the worlds finest dogs?
Haus Merkel offers studies in
genetics, reproduction, whelping and
socialization. These
hands on classes are available every year by registration.
REMEMBER, YOUR GERMAN SHEPHERD
BREEDER IS RESPONSIBLE TO and FOR YOUR DOG THROUGHOUT ITS LIFETIME
Note: The statements made here is the
opinion of Haus Merkel and there are no legal or regulatory
requirements that your German Shepherd Breeder meet all
these tests in order to have a litter of puppies to sell to
the public. Buyer beware.
BEING A CONSCIENTIOUS BREEDER
The person who truly deserves
the title BREEDER needs to be a protector of the breed, a
social worker with potential buyers, a public relations
expert and educator a socializer of puppies and trainer of
adult dogs. He or she needs to be a student of
genetics knowledgeable about pedigrees and aware of health
and veterinary requirement for breeding stock. And of
course they are also office and business managers and
sanitary engineers!
One thing for sure, a breeder is not a
breadwinner. Take the costs associated with selling,
breeding raising, nurturing the puppies and parents and
advertising, not to mention the time put into to the best
possible breeding combination, purchasing the best breeding
stock, paying stud fees, breeding tests,
etc. ovulation timing tests. At best it's a break even
experience, and often is a money losing proposition.
There are several "red flags" that you should consider when
interviewing a breeder:
1. Puppies that have not been socialized
2. Puppies that have not seen a veterinarian
3. Breeders that are reluctant to give you references
4. Breeders that breed more than one breed of dog
5. Breeders that won't allow you to see their breeding
facility or environment
6. Breeder facilities that look like puppy mills
7. Puppies that appear dirty or smell/living in poor
conditions
8. Breeders that don't work with a veterinarian providing
good quality prenatal care to the bitch
9. Breeders that don't take the puppies to their
veterinarian in for general "wellness care" and health
certificates
10. Breeders that won't give you a guarantee
11. Breeders that don't want to you meet the pups parents
12. Breeders that sell to pet stores
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Last updated -
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