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
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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
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!!
"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.
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.
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!
The Ideal German Shepherd Male
in structure, movement, producing ability, and work: 2011 World
Sieger VA1 BSZS
2011 Remo vom Fichtenschlag SchH3, Kkl 1a
Support the breeders who work hard to breed
this ideal dog, not the ones who capitalize on others
hard work and short change this noble breed by backyard
breeding and running puppy mills. The puppy buyer is
the one who has the most influence on this breed.
Support the hard working, knowledgeable good breeders versus
the opportunists.
We are proud to be the breeders of the
#7 - 2009 Annual Achievement Award Recipient
Ch Merkel's Heart's are Wild CD TD, TC, HIC, CGC,
TDI , OFA.
If you can't breed the best why breed
at all?
Haus Merkel
has over 42
years of
preserving and advancing the
German Shepherd Breed. We are IndependentProfessional Breeders
with a passion for the German Shepherd Breed;
gaining intricate knowledge of German Shepherds through many years
of hard work and study. Commercial breeders, puppy mills and
backyard breeders are only interested in profit and not the
welfare of the breed or the individual dogs in their care.
We as Professional German Shepherd Breeders care not only
for the welfare of the individual dogs we own but dedicate
our lives to promote the German Shepherd Breed for everyone
to enjoy.
The
German Shepherds of Haus Merkel that comprise our
World Class breeding stock speak for
themselves; all are 100% West German bloodlines, VA/V, SchH1, 2 or 3 and all
with the highest Breed Survey Koerklasse 1.
It is
important for us to maintain the integrity of our dogs
through strong working ability, stable
character/temperament, sound structure and solid nerves. All
these virtues are characteristic of what we strive for
in our breeding program.
Haus Merkel German Shepherds have been selected
based on their temperament,
performance, health,
hardiness, longevity and anatomy. With every breeding it is our
goal to improve and advance the breed.
Haus Merkel
German Shepherds are the Ultimate Companion Dogs for individuals and families. Whether you are searching for a pet as a companion
or your next show dog, we can help you choose the correct puppy or
adult to
meet your needs. We also IMPORT titled adults.
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recent imports...
The Classic Look of the Haus
Merkel Breeding Program Our Breed Type
All our puppies look like they came out
of the same cookie cutter...consistency of type,
temperament, and trainability is the sign of a true
breeder.
Abba vom haus Merkel
@12 months
Pan/Lira
Clär vom Haus Merkel
@10 months
Pütz/Flikka
Zessa vom Haus Merkel
@15 months
Vico/Puma
Our Young Male V Putz vom Haus Merkel SchH3, Kkl
1a
Look for this super male at the 2011 German Sieger
Show, and also look for him to father some of our
upcoming puppies.
SG4 German Sieger
Show 2010
V Fulz di Zenevredo SchH3, Kkl 1a
I have been
watching this oustanding female for over a
year...she is perfect and is Fulz' sister!
Outstanding sidegait, perfect in everyway...true
Siegerin quality. VA Frau di Zenevredo SchH3, Kkl 1a
