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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.

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Located North of Dallas, Texas

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(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.



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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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RESCUES AVAILABLE

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NEW HOMES ARE NEEDED FOR OUR RETIRED MILITARY WORKING DOGS!
This Report by FOX NEWS' Ainsley Earhard


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
(714) 935-6373 (fax)

PLEASE RESCUE 1/12/12
FLORIDA

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Heidis-Legacy-Rescue-Network/119830581418740

 

"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

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:

Could Your Pup Be a Reading
Therapy Dog?
by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com

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"

"Fun just hanging out"
 


How to Protect your Pet from Heat Stroke

BLOAT


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

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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1982 United States Grand Victrix
Ch. Merkel's Vendetta ROM

1982 GV Ch. Merkel's Vendetta ROM
OFA GS-10568
Breeder: Dyan Merkel

    Ch Doppelt-Tay's Hammer ROM
  Ch Merkel's Quaestor CD, OFA (Near ROM)
    Merkel's Estes CD, OFA (Near ROM)
GV Ch. Merkel's Vendetta ROM, OFA
    Ch Eko-Lan's Paladen ROM, OFA
  (4th Futurity Bitch) Merivern's Ms Fortune v Sierra CD, OFA
    Riva of Maple Manor ROM
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

 

Progeny
Sires
  Select Ch. Campaigner's-Gatewood Haganah
  Ch. Campaigner's-Gatewood Invicta
  Campaigner's-Gatewood Legacy
Ch. Ubrica's Alex
  Campaigner's-Gatewood Hitman
Ch. Ubrica's Alex

 

 

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