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Expected Litters - 2013 Expected July 1, 2013 -- Confirmed pregnant! V Xita v Ludwigseck, Sch1, KK1a x Sumo vom Dewhaus, Sch2, PDC (OFA)
This breeding combination brings together some of the top DDR (Xita) and Czech (Sumo) working bloodlines. Sumo (pedigree) is expected to get his Sch3 title this spring and then will move on to titling in PSA. He is a dog who can do serious "for real" bitework yet socialize easily with new people, new dogs, and hang out on the sofa in the evening. He has extreme hunt drive and ball drive and has produced several puppies working in detection/SAR. Physically, he is compact and athletic--a very correct medium-sized dog with extremely rich black sable coloring and a strong, blocky head. You can see Sumo working in several online videos: http://youtu.be/HGTFsvdUUr4 This combination with Xita should produce stocky, medium-sized dogs with rich pigment (blacks, rich sables, dark black&reds) who are easy to live with but with plenty of drive to do just about any job. I expect steady, clear temperaments with exceptionally good judgment and adaptability--but these pups are also likely to have a serious side with strong guarding instincts. E-mail me for more information.
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Planned Breedings
Blackthorn's Jubilee x Talon von Haus Cimmerian - Summer/Fall 2013 This exciting combination brings strong old bloodlines in close up with lines to some of the strongest working DDR dogs and top Dutch and German working bloodlines. Expecting super working and sporting prospects, selected for versatility and strength of temperament. I'm expecting medium-high drives, sound nerves, medium thresholds, high intelligence, high hunt drives, and great character. Should be a delight to train and to live with. Puppies will be black sable, red sable, black, and dark black/red. DDR, Belgian, and German working lines.
Blackthorn's Hunter x Sumo vom Dewhaus - Fall 2013 Belgian/German working lines combined with some of the top Czech working bloodlines. |
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Puppy
prices are generally between All my breeding dogs are hip and elbow x-rayed and DNA tested clear of the gene believed to be responsible for Degenerative Myelopathy. The puppy sales contract, including hip and health guarantee, is available here. For more information on Blackthorn puppies, send an e-mail and include some information about yourself, including what you are looking for in a puppy (male, female, color, pet or working, desired energy level), your location, and prior experience with GSDs or large dogs. If you are interested in a puppy or dog from me, I welcome you to make an appointment and come meet the dogs. |
Our working-line GSD puppies consistently exhibit strong drives, a natural willingness to please, confidence, and athletic ability, making them excellent candidates for SAR (search and rescue training), schutzhund, agility, herding, competition obedience, police work, detection, or any other working endeavor. Special consideration will be given to handlers experienced in competitive dog sports, herding, police work, and search and rescue. As in any litter, some puppies will be lower in drive and activity level and will make excellent companion dogs. I work hard to ensure that each puppy is in a home that is well-suited to its temperament, drives, and energy level. All GSD puppies grow up to be dogs that need regular interaction and exercise and commitment from their human partners. |
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All puppies will be AKC registerable, tattooed, vaccinated, dewormed, and health checked by a veterinarian before going to their new homes. Regular and ongoing socialization to various people, places, scents, sounds, and surfaces is an important part of a puppy's early life. Socialization begins at day one--all puppies are born inside and are handled daily--and their exposure to the world is gradually broadened as they mature. Socialization does not stop when the puppy goes home--each new puppy owner must continue the process of introducing their new puppy to the world--including car rides, new scents, sounds, other dogs, and other humans. We highly recommend that each owner find a puppy kindergarten class to continue this socialization. As always, it is important to be aware of the risks of diseases, such as parvo and distemper, and to balance the risk of disease exposure against the need for socialization in the first 16 weeks. |
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We recommend a conservative vaccination schedule based on the protocol by Dr. Jean Dodds. Please consult with your veterinarian to select the appropriate vaccinations for your area/region. 8 weeks -- distemper/parvo 12 weeks --distemper/parvo 16 weeks -- distemper/parvo 19-20 weeks -- Rabies, 1 year 12-16 months -- distemper/parvo 12-16 months -- Rabies, 3 year vaccine--separate from the distemper/parvo booster Then either titer tests or booster every three years. |
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Previous Litters
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Born in February 1997, out of Frostbite v Pantara and V-Quattro v Spitzbubezwinger. Produced Ash and Asa--both went on to be awesome Schutzhund dogs and Ash has turned into a producer of great working dogs, too.
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Nike and Ash A super breeding, repeated several times! This combination has produced active pets, several dogs working in Schutzhund, and Circe, Ixnay, Inigo (Nash), Ilya (Blaze), and Jedi are all training/working in SAR. Jedi and Jubilee are also training in herding.
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Enni and Cliff A gorgeous litter, this breeding also produced some great workers and companions. Deva was listed in the top 25 agility competition dogs in the U.S. after her first year of competition and was the 2009 GSDCA Agility Victrix!
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Blackthorn's "E" Litter Enni and Eagle v Eichenluft |
Nike and Alex v. Eisenhaus |
Danca and Faddo Adlerburg |
Danca and Coal |
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Hunter x Orus |
Xita x Laruh |
Xita x Bandit v Wolfsheim |
Hunter x Bandit v Wolfsheim |
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Jubilee x Dorian aus der Königshöhle |
Xita x Jedi |
Oda x Jedi
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Breeding quality working German Shepherd Dogs since 1996.
Barboursville, Virginia
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