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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.
We respect our dogs and they are
our personal companions!
"BREEDING BETTER DOGS BY DESIGN"

Many people are saying on their websites that
they are a BREEDER OF MERIT but they
are not. Check with the AKC
for proof, if they lie about being a breeder of merit
then they will lie about their dogs too! Buyer Beware.

Do you recognize she is a Yorkie?
Please do not purchase your pet from a Pet shop, Backyard
breeder or Commercial Puppy Mill.
Contact:
HausMerkel@Yahoo.com
214-287-8080
Located North of Dallas, Texas
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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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Members of
GSDCA
WDA
Schutzhund USA
(Dorothy Conner Merkel
Obituary)
I am in Illinois this week to bury our mother. Please
don't hesitate to call, I just will not be available to show
dogs until after the 15th.

Canine body language
YOU TUBE
LINK:
The Everyday Drink that May Contain Blood, Pus and Drugs!
ALERT!

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!
Check your pantry shelves – a nationwide
recall of
products
from Diamond Pet Foods
may affect you and your pets.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's
looking into a salmonella outbreak – in humans – that may
trace back to Diamond Pet Foods' dog food. The affected food
was manufactured in South Carolina, but the illness has
cropped up in 14 people across nine states overall. CDC
investigators believe it's possible that those who have
fallen ill with the rare strain of salmonella got sick via
contact with dogs who had eaten the tainted food, or the
food itself.
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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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PLEASE RESCUE 1/12/12
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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?
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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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1982 United
States Grand Victrix
Ch. Merkel's Vendetta ROM
1982 GV Ch. Merkel's Vendetta ROM
OFA GS-10568
Breeder: Dyan Merkel
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Ch Doppelt-Tay's Hammer ROM |
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Ch Merkel's Quaestor CD, OFA (Near ROM) |
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Merkel's Estes CD, OFA (Near ROM) |
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GV Ch. Merkel's Vendetta ROM, OFA |
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Ch Eko-Lan's Paladen ROM, OFA |
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(4th Futurity Bitch) Merivern's Ms Fortune v Sierra
CD, OFA |
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Riva of Maple Manor ROM |
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GSDC of America---1980---Futurity
Victrix & Select #2
"An absolutely
beautiful bitch, she let down near the end. Sound
coming and going, a very easy mover with a lovely deep
body. She pressed the Grand Victrix until she let
down."
~ Kathleen Steen
GSDC of
America---1981---Maturity Victrix
"Best In Maturity was
an outstanding bitch called Merkel's Vendetta. I find
very little fault with this bitch. She moves with a
very long, strong, outreaching gait and is balanced in
forquarter and rearquarter. She is a medium-sized
definitely feminine bitch presenting the deep-bodied
aesthetic curved outline called for in the German
Shepherd standard. She was perhaps a shade close going
away and I would prefer a slightly stronger foreskull.
Vendetta is certainly an outstanding representative of
the breed."
~ Dr. Walter Frost
GSDC of
America---1981---Select #3
"Her strength lies in
her loverly side movement, as well as her balance. She
is medium size, feminine, good head, nice eye, good
pigment. Excellent forehand and a very nice rear, good
croup. Good bone and substance, but not yet at full
maturity. Covers ground well with flowing motion.
Started strongly, but lose some enthusiasm along the
way. Not completely sure of herself all of the time.
Nice coming and going, but not quite as clean as the
first two."
~ Ralph Roberts
GSDC of
America---1982---Best Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
1987 Register of
Merit Dam
"GV Ch. Merkel's
Vendetta is the dam of only two litters due to her
untimely accidental death. Her 2 Champions are sired
by Ch. Stuttgart's Sundance Kid ROM, which is a line
breeding on Hawkeye and Hammer. Her other 2 progeny
are sired by Ch. Ubrica's Alex, who is also a Hammer
son."
~Connie Beckhardt
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