**When making an appointment to visit, please inform us if there are particular dogs you would like to meet so that we are sure to have that dog here during your visit. Not all dogs reside here; some are in foster homes or with family so that each may live a fuller life and no one is relegated to the life of a "kennel dog."**
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V Madox von der Emsaue
D.O.B. 9-18-2012
IPO3, KKL
Hips A2, Elbows A1, SOD1 N/N
Madox is my latest addition- the first male I have ever purchased for myself. I've had so much success with the Stadtfeld bloodlines that when I saw an Uno son for sale at a young age, I jumped on the opportunity. His dam line is nothing to scoff at, either, as he's a Paska v. Salztalblick grandson. Madox should balance and complement a number of females very well. He is an incredibly kind dog with a relaxed nature around other animals, confident attitude, and appropriate aloofness to strangers. He is not an over-sized dog at 63.5cm, but extremely masculine and strong. Very athletic despite body mass, which is a trait I value highly. Madox should be used to improve bone and pigment, bring back correct size, and maintain or add drive without sacrificing temperamental balance. He is an all-around nice dog that possesses traits which appeal to a wide range of handlers. He is a far easier dog to handle than I typically have which is a welcome change. Madox should produce pups that novices could learn with, yet more experienced handlers would also be content with. Big thank you to Edmund Himmelmeier for allowing me to purchase this excellent boy.
AVAILABLE AT STUD TO SELECT FEMALES
D.O.B. 9-18-2012
IPO3, KKL
Hips A2, Elbows A1, SOD1 N/N
Madox is my latest addition- the first male I have ever purchased for myself. I've had so much success with the Stadtfeld bloodlines that when I saw an Uno son for sale at a young age, I jumped on the opportunity. His dam line is nothing to scoff at, either, as he's a Paska v. Salztalblick grandson. Madox should balance and complement a number of females very well. He is an incredibly kind dog with a relaxed nature around other animals, confident attitude, and appropriate aloofness to strangers. He is not an over-sized dog at 63.5cm, but extremely masculine and strong. Very athletic despite body mass, which is a trait I value highly. Madox should be used to improve bone and pigment, bring back correct size, and maintain or add drive without sacrificing temperamental balance. He is an all-around nice dog that possesses traits which appeal to a wide range of handlers. He is a far easier dog to handle than I typically have which is a welcome change. Madox should produce pups that novices could learn with, yet more experienced handlers would also be content with. Big thank you to Edmund Himmelmeier for allowing me to purchase this excellent boy.
AVAILABLE AT STUD TO SELECT FEMALES
SG Beauty Krásnoočko
ZVV1, 5CY 1/P 2.třída chovnosti
H/E 0/0, SOD1 N/N
Imported from Czech Republic, Beauty's name suits her perfectly. Megy, as she is called, is a striking, large (nearly 80lbs in lean, working weight) black female with even better temperament than looks. She is solid and sound in body and mind, very calm, exudes confidence and overall presence, and handles stress well. Beauty NEVER loses her head or becomes hectic or frenzied in either work or home life. She epitomizes the term "clear-headed." Child-friendly, animal-neutral (so long as they're respectful! She is dominant and bears a bit of a "kill 'em all and let God sort it out" attitude), highly intelligent dog who I could not be happier with. Beauty is best suited to increase calmness, hardness, civil/natural aggression, and biddability, which often are not found in the same dog. For as hard as she is, she is extremely handler-oriented once bonded. Not a dog who will work for just anybody with a toy in their hand, Beauty must have a respectful, competent handler, and once they earn her respect, she will do anything asked of her.
RETIRED July 2015
ZVV1, 5CY 1/P 2.třída chovnosti
H/E 0/0, SOD1 N/N
Imported from Czech Republic, Beauty's name suits her perfectly. Megy, as she is called, is a striking, large (nearly 80lbs in lean, working weight) black female with even better temperament than looks. She is solid and sound in body and mind, very calm, exudes confidence and overall presence, and handles stress well. Beauty NEVER loses her head or becomes hectic or frenzied in either work or home life. She epitomizes the term "clear-headed." Child-friendly, animal-neutral (so long as they're respectful! She is dominant and bears a bit of a "kill 'em all and let God sort it out" attitude), highly intelligent dog who I could not be happier with. Beauty is best suited to increase calmness, hardness, civil/natural aggression, and biddability, which often are not found in the same dog. For as hard as she is, she is extremely handler-oriented once bonded. Not a dog who will work for just anybody with a toy in their hand, Beauty must have a respectful, competent handler, and once they earn her respect, she will do anything asked of her.
RETIRED July 2015
V Capri vom Hagenberg
RETIRED JULY, 2012
KKL1, SchH1
A1 hips/elbows DOB 3-26-07
Imported for me by my friend and mentor, Steve Lino, 'Pri as she's called at home, was my foundation female. As nicely structured as a working dog can be, she's as substantial as she is agile, gorgeous, strong, civil, good- natured, yet hard when provoked. She's the rare dog that produced herself consistently, over & over in her progeny. If she has a flaw, it's that she is a bit over-sized. She is 82lbs in last-ribs-visible condition, and 62.5cm, with absolutely massive bone. Her dominant genes had great influence, producing pups & grand pups as strong in character as she is, giving me a great starting lineup of strong dogs in both body & mind. Now retired. I wish I could clone her or go back in time and do it all over again. She is absolutely irreplaceable, THE dog that all other females will be compared to. Our reigning queen!
RETIRED JULY, 2012
KKL1, SchH1
A1 hips/elbows DOB 3-26-07
Imported for me by my friend and mentor, Steve Lino, 'Pri as she's called at home, was my foundation female. As nicely structured as a working dog can be, she's as substantial as she is agile, gorgeous, strong, civil, good- natured, yet hard when provoked. She's the rare dog that produced herself consistently, over & over in her progeny. If she has a flaw, it's that she is a bit over-sized. She is 82lbs in last-ribs-visible condition, and 62.5cm, with absolutely massive bone. Her dominant genes had great influence, producing pups & grand pups as strong in character as she is, giving me a great starting lineup of strong dogs in both body & mind. Now retired. I wish I could clone her or go back in time and do it all over again. She is absolutely irreplaceable, THE dog that all other females will be compared to. Our reigning queen!
Dora von der Gewürzwiese
BH, AD, (IPO)
SV Hips A1, Elbows A1, SOD1 DM/N, DOB 4-13-11
Dora is a newer addition (June 2015)and I'm fortunate to have had the opportunity to add her to my home. I had been looking for an Uno vom Stadtfeld daughter for quite a while. Dora is like having 2 different dogs; one dog in the house, and a totally different dog while working. She is a perfect house dog, yet a powerhouse in protection. Her structure is excellent- truly V quality structure in a working dog, which is what I strive for in every litter. Dora has zero animal aggression, gets along with all but my 2 strongest females, is *extremely* protective of children, and can flip "on" very fast and show you a side you would not have believed existed when warranted. She is an outgoing, social dog. She has perfect health, gorgeous & correct working structure, and superior temperament. Her 2 litters have been excellent. Very good producer, superb mother.
BH, AD, (IPO)
SV Hips A1, Elbows A1, SOD1 DM/N, DOB 4-13-11
Dora is a newer addition (June 2015)and I'm fortunate to have had the opportunity to add her to my home. I had been looking for an Uno vom Stadtfeld daughter for quite a while. Dora is like having 2 different dogs; one dog in the house, and a totally different dog while working. She is a perfect house dog, yet a powerhouse in protection. Her structure is excellent- truly V quality structure in a working dog, which is what I strive for in every litter. Dora has zero animal aggression, gets along with all but my 2 strongest females, is *extremely* protective of children, and can flip "on" very fast and show you a side you would not have believed existed when warranted. She is an outgoing, social dog. She has perfect health, gorgeous & correct working structure, and superior temperament. Her 2 litters have been excellent. Very good producer, superb mother.
Dallas vom Eisenherz
BH
DIABETIC ALERT DOG
OFA GOOD HIPS, NORMAL ELBOWS, SOD1 N/A,
DOB 7/29/12
Very nice male; I'm extremely proud of my home-bred stud. Great combination of his parents. Large, strong, extremely masculine dog with sound working structure and still very correct per the SV standard. Should earn V rating. Amazing agility. LOVES obstacle work, including playing by himself at any local playground. I do obstacle work with all my dogs but I have never seen a dog just see a ladder and decide he must climb it, just because...or go down the biggest twisty slide, just because it's fun, with no encouragement from me. He's something of a local legend with the kids who frequent the neighborhood playgrounds, aka "The Ladder Climbing Dog!". He's a wonderful dog to be around, well-mannered indoors, controllable and sensible, yet a strong worker with excellent balance and strong aggression. Very clownish at play and with young children. Open and willing, but does not suffer fools, and this applies to his handler as well. Obedient, not generally stubborn, but will not tolerate treatment he deems overly harsh or unfair, nor will he oblige a weak handler. Not dog-aggressive but definitely on the dominant side of the spectrum. Will not ignore disrespect. The older he gets, the more his serious side becomes apparent.
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BH
DIABETIC ALERT DOG
OFA GOOD HIPS, NORMAL ELBOWS, SOD1 N/A,
DOB 7/29/12
Very nice male; I'm extremely proud of my home-bred stud. Great combination of his parents. Large, strong, extremely masculine dog with sound working structure and still very correct per the SV standard. Should earn V rating. Amazing agility. LOVES obstacle work, including playing by himself at any local playground. I do obstacle work with all my dogs but I have never seen a dog just see a ladder and decide he must climb it, just because...or go down the biggest twisty slide, just because it's fun, with no encouragement from me. He's something of a local legend with the kids who frequent the neighborhood playgrounds, aka "The Ladder Climbing Dog!". He's a wonderful dog to be around, well-mannered indoors, controllable and sensible, yet a strong worker with excellent balance and strong aggression. Very clownish at play and with young children. Open and willing, but does not suffer fools, and this applies to his handler as well. Obedient, not generally stubborn, but will not tolerate treatment he deems overly harsh or unfair, nor will he oblige a weak handler. Not dog-aggressive but definitely on the dominant side of the spectrum. Will not ignore disrespect. The older he gets, the more his serious side becomes apparent.
***RESIDES IN MARYLAND; BREEDING RIGHTS RETAINED BY VOM EISENHERZ GSDs***
STUD SERVICE AVAILABLE
(To approved females)
Aria vom Eisenherz
RETIRED January 2017
OFA Good Hips, Normal Elbows, DOB 6-6-09
My pick of my first litter. Super high drive with excellent temperament. Extreme prey/ball drive, yet able to keep her head and still possess the discernment that makes her so safe with children and small animals. Can't say the same for adult humans who abandon common sense. Gorgeous pigment, color & structure, agile as a cat. Pictures don't do her justice. She is even more stunning in real life than she appears in photos. Problem is, she knows it, and has a deeply embedded "diva complex."
Despite *extremely* high prey/ball drive, she is wonderful with children of all ages, small dogs, cats, and is a phenomenal mother, imprinting her puppies with her warm nature as well as her drive.
She is not perfect, however; high possession combines with high drive and high intelligence and this can create a troubling combination for those handlers who want the idea of a GSD without putting in the work. Aria pups must be an integral part of the family and MUST have time dedicated to their early learning or they will go their own way and you might not like that course. Consequently, Aria pups (of course this varies somewhat with the sire chosen) are best suited for very dedicated handlers who want the ease of trainability that the level of drive brings and are looking for a close working bond with their dog, as well as handlers who are experienced and confident enough to get them off to the right start. Loving and spoiling them into obedience is not going to work. Aria pups are working pups. They demand competent handlers. Regardless of the sire, her pups possess high aggression. Those who do not respect the nature of these pups and challenge them accordingly are in for a less pleasant adolescence than those who appreciate, embrace, and channel these drives accordingly. LAZY HANDLERS WILL REAP WHAT THEY SOW!
RETIRED January 2017
OFA Good Hips, Normal Elbows, DOB 6-6-09
My pick of my first litter. Super high drive with excellent temperament. Extreme prey/ball drive, yet able to keep her head and still possess the discernment that makes her so safe with children and small animals. Can't say the same for adult humans who abandon common sense. Gorgeous pigment, color & structure, agile as a cat. Pictures don't do her justice. She is even more stunning in real life than she appears in photos. Problem is, she knows it, and has a deeply embedded "diva complex."
Despite *extremely* high prey/ball drive, she is wonderful with children of all ages, small dogs, cats, and is a phenomenal mother, imprinting her puppies with her warm nature as well as her drive.
She is not perfect, however; high possession combines with high drive and high intelligence and this can create a troubling combination for those handlers who want the idea of a GSD without putting in the work. Aria pups must be an integral part of the family and MUST have time dedicated to their early learning or they will go their own way and you might not like that course. Consequently, Aria pups (of course this varies somewhat with the sire chosen) are best suited for very dedicated handlers who want the ease of trainability that the level of drive brings and are looking for a close working bond with their dog, as well as handlers who are experienced and confident enough to get them off to the right start. Loving and spoiling them into obedience is not going to work. Aria pups are working pups. They demand competent handlers. Regardless of the sire, her pups possess high aggression. Those who do not respect the nature of these pups and challenge them accordingly are in for a less pleasant adolescence than those who appreciate, embrace, and channel these drives accordingly. LAZY HANDLERS WILL REAP WHAT THEY SOW!
Veronika von der Prinzenbruecke
OFA Good Hips/Normal Elbows, SOD1 N/N, DOB 9-20-14
I have very high hopes for Veronika. I imported her in hopes of her becoming a Capri-caliber breeding female. She is heavily linebred on the combinations of dogs that I believe strongly influenced some of my favorite traits in Capri. The linebreeding on Stadtfeld lines should solidify the correct structure that I strive for and allow me to outcross without losing that, or the temperamental strength. She should cross very successfully with the dogs I've kept back over the years and continue the "type to type" breeding I prefer.
Veronika has matured as well as I could hope. Surprisingly easy to have around for a higher energy/higher drive, good temperament, and gorgeous structure and movement. She will figure out how to do what I asked or die trying; I have never had a dog with so much biddability. There is no distraction I have found that Veronika values higher than my command. She is extremely, extremely eager to please and has an all-around happy countenance and temperament in general. Many thanks to Ingrid Mueller for sending me this great girl.
OFA Good Hips/Normal Elbows, SOD1 N/N, DOB 9-20-14
I have very high hopes for Veronika. I imported her in hopes of her becoming a Capri-caliber breeding female. She is heavily linebred on the combinations of dogs that I believe strongly influenced some of my favorite traits in Capri. The linebreeding on Stadtfeld lines should solidify the correct structure that I strive for and allow me to outcross without losing that, or the temperamental strength. She should cross very successfully with the dogs I've kept back over the years and continue the "type to type" breeding I prefer.
Veronika has matured as well as I could hope. Surprisingly easy to have around for a higher energy/higher drive, good temperament, and gorgeous structure and movement. She will figure out how to do what I asked or die trying; I have never had a dog with so much biddability. There is no distraction I have found that Veronika values higher than my command. She is extremely, extremely eager to please and has an all-around happy countenance and temperament in general. Many thanks to Ingrid Mueller for sending me this great girl.
