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COURAGE - CHARACTER - PREDICTABILITY
Show
puppies by Anatomy; Loyal Companions
and Protection by Nature; Health and Longevity by good
genetics; and proven by Health
Testing Certifications. Brought to you by a
thoughtful knowledgeable trusted
breeder of over 45 years.
Breeders of the finest quality Schutzhund/IPO
titled & Breed Surveyed German Shepherds in the United
States. Our breeding
program maintains
the integrity of the
German Shepherd's heritage to preserve the ideal human-canine bond.
"BREEDING HEALTHY DOGS BY DESIGN"
Our Merkel Geneology is from
Haßloch, Germany
 
We are published in these books
BREEDER
QUALIFICATIONS:
KENNEL NAME:
Haus Merkel
Breeder Name: Dyan
Merkel
Website:
http://www.hausmerkel.com
Location: North
Texas
Contact Info:
vhmerkel@yahoo.com
214-755-5755
HEALTH TESTS:
Hip/Elbow
Certifications: Yes
Degenerative Myopathy
Certifications: Yes
Thyroid tests: Yes
CERF tests: No
TRAINING:
Titles/certifies
breeding stock in
discipline?: Yes
BREEDING STOCK:
Raises breeding
stock from
puppies:
Yes
Titles dogs bred on
premise: Yes
Imports titled
breeding stock: Yes
Buys from other
Breeders: NO
MORE!
SCHUTZHUND/IPO:
Has trained in
Schutzhund: Yes
HOT from puppy to
SchH3: Yes
HOT and bred to
SchH3: Yes
CONFORMATION/BREED
SURVEY:
Show ratings: Yes
Breed
survey: Yes
BREEDER
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
V Putz vom Haus
Merkel SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Ulla vom Haus
Merkel SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Zessa vom Haus
Merkel SchH2, IPO3,
Kkl1a
V Riesa vom Haus
Merkel SchH2, Kkl 1a
V Puma vom Haus
Merkel SchH2, Kkl 1a
V Emma vom Haus
Merkel SchH1, Kkl 1a
SG Wickie vom Haus
Merkel IPO1 a
SG Vessa vom Haus
Merkel IPO1 a
SG1 Clar vom Haus
Merkel SchH1 a
Ch Merkel's Opium
SchH1
V Merkel's Arletta
SchH1, a
SG, VP2 Nixe vom Haus
Merkel BH, AD, a
SG Feli vom Haus
Merkel BH, AD, a
Ch Merkel's Leica
UDT, OFA
Merkel's Leibchen
Shiloh UDT, OFA
Ch Merkels Sangria
UDT, OFA
United States
Grand Victrix
Ch
Merkels Vendetta ROM, OFA
Ch Merkel' Quaestor
CD, ROM, OFA
Ch Merkel's Essence
UD, OFA
Merkel's Coda vom
Jennerick CDX, OFA
National
Certified Search &
Rescue
Lieb vom Haus Merkel
OFA,
National
Obedience
Winner
Ch Merkel's Cut Up
of Timmee UDT, OFA
Certified United
States
Service Dog
Bryn vom Haus Merkel
CGC, OFA
Certified United
States
Service Dog
Fred vom Haus
Merkel
Ch Merkel's The
Cutting Edge OFA
Ch Merkel's Virtual
Reality OFA
Ch Merkel's Tequila
CD, OFA
Ch Merkel's Sante Fe
OFA
Merkel's Spellbound
ROM,OFA
Merkel's Emma ROM ,
OFA
Merkel's Estes CD,
near ROM
2009 Annual Achievement Award Recipient
Ch Merkel's Heart's are Wild
CDTDTC HIC CGC
TDI
OFA
Ch Merkel's Heart to
Heart CD, OFA
PRODOMINANT LINES
USED:
World Sieger Larus von Batu
SchH3 Kkl 1a
World Sieger Zamp vom Thermodos
SchH3, Kkl 1
World Sieger Yasko vom
Farbenspiel SchH3,Kkl 1a
VA Dux della
Valcuvia SchH3,
Kkl1a
Kirschental
WRITTEN GUARANTEE:
Yes
EDUCATION
AVAILABLE:
Yes
LIFETIME
SUPPORT:
Yes
YEARS AS BREEDER:
46
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S I T E
N A V I G A T I O N
About our 46 years in the Breed
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Our German Shepherd Males
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Our German Shepherd Females •
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Our References
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German Shepherd Puppies for Sale
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MORE LINKS:
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Contract
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Males for Sale
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Females for Sale
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Breeding Requirements for Stud
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OFA •
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Dog Food Analysis •
Worming &
Vaccination Schedule •
OUR OTHER PETS•
Excellent Link to pet/health videos
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Any health care links located here
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
HEALTH ARTICLES:
von Willebrand
Disease •
MORE ARTICLES:
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My beloved mother
(Dorothy Conner Merkel
Obituary)
Love, kindness & laughter was her gift to all.
Always on my mind forever in my heart!
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THIS IS WHAT WE FEED & RECOMMEND
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VICTOR
SELECT HI-PRO PLUS
Calorie Content (calculated):
ME 3894 kcal/kg;429 kcal/cup
Formula for Active Dog &
Puppies contains high levels
of Proteins and Energy with only 30%
carbohydrates! This super premium food is
naturally formulated with added vitamins,
minerals and other additives that work
together to support a strong and healthy
immune and digestive system. As with all
Victor dog foods, this formula is free
from Corn, Wheat, Soy or Glutens and is also
made using GMO Free. Dogs love the
all natural flavor of this super premium
food
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HOW TO GREET A DOG
Click on photo for the
BEST INFORMATION YOU CAN EVER HAVE ON MEETING OTHER PEOPLES
DOGS-Children really need to learn this.
READING A DOGS BODY LANGUAGE
attribution (C) DFDK9
www.dfdk9.com
Canine body language
http://dfdk9.wordpress.com/
THIS is why you do not walk your dogs on asphalt or concrete
in the summer. If you see someone walking their dogs on
asphalt or concrete, PLEASE educated them and get the pet to
cooler ground. Original post was from Pet Ambulance Victoria
This should be sent to all the veterinarians including the specialists!
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!
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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ALL PETS RESCUES
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"The man who rears a
dog must complete what the breeder began..." Max v. Stephanitz; Father of
the German Shepherd Dog
"Fun at the Beach"
 "Fun at
Work"
 "Fun
just hanging out"
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BLOAT
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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...
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
objects, too! |
Click link below to enjoy the Birding Site
FOR THOSE
WHO LIKE BIRDING
FDA DOG FOOD RECALLS
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BREEDING BETTER
DOGS
By Dr.
Battaglia |
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"Building a Better World of
Breeders"
Our website supports the
continuing education of more
than 10,600 breeders from 12
countries.
Your friends
can subscribe by contacting our
website.
Each month new
information is uploaded. For
example, the
survey form used to conduct
the bloat survey has been
posted. The results will be
posted when they are published.
Several new
articles from the Nutrition
Summit on aging, gerontology and
geriatrics along with the
research on the uses of DHA for
improving trainability are now
also posted. Other changes have
been made which include a fresh
look and feel which makes
browsing easier. We recommend
that breeders link to our
website site for timely
updates.
Contact us
here. Please put "Links" in
the subject field.
Health and Genetics
The following
information is intended to raise
awareness levels, not to
prescribe medical treatment or
offer self diagnosis.
Responsible breeders concerned
about health issues continue to
use pedigree analysis and
careful selection.
Nutrition ~ Changing Dog Foods
A gradual
switch over a period of four
days minimizes intestinal
upsets. This includes changing
your dog's type of food. The
recommendation:
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Day 1:
Feed 75% old food and 25%
new food.
- Day 2:
Feed 50% old food, 50% new
food.
- Day 3:
Feed 25% old food, 75% new
food.
- Day 4:
Feed 100% new food.
Nutrition Research
A study
showing that puppies
nourished with enhanced
(high) levels of dietary
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA),
tested smarter and more
trainable than those fed
normal diets. The study used
a shape-recognition
food-reward test. The
results showed that puppies
fed a diet with enhanced
levels of DHA significantly
outperformed puppies
nourished with normal diets.
The researchers used
Eukanuaba Puppy Foods that
contained enhanced levels of
DHA. The article titled
“Nutrition and DHA” by Dr.
R. Kelley (Improving Puppy
Trainability through
Nutrition) is posted at
breedingbetterdogs.com.
Hip Dysplasis (HD)
Unilateral
HD is an inherited disease.
Researchers at the U of Utah
have identified 2 QTL’s
(quantitative trait loci)
associated with the
subluxation issue of HD.
They also found that there
are separate QTL’s for the
right and left hip.
The
reference is: Chase, K.
et.al. published in the Am
J. Med. Genet., 2004, 124A:
239-247 and a second
publication in 2005 they
reported on a QTL regulating
the development of DJD.
Breeding Better Dogs Video
"Breeding
Better Dogs" video
program mirrors my popular
two-day seminar about
how to breed the better
dogs. Technical enhancements
feature pedigree analysis,
methods for selecting stud
dogs, formula breeding and
tracking health problems.
Go to: our
store and pick up "Breeding
Better Dogs" video
program for your own viewing
experience
Continuing Education For
Breeders
Our
continuing education program
includes ways that promote
new ideas, better methods
and skills development.
Several new
articles have been
posted on the website along
with the
seminars for 2011 and 2012.
To learn more about a
specific seminar, click on
the contact person’s name.
If you do not see a seminar
near your residence, ask
your club to host one. They
meet AKC’s annual education
requirement.
Stick Dog Software
Update.
The beta test group of
volunteers who have asked to
participate will be
contacted mid-August with
testing to begin by
mid-September.
Skin Products
I continue
to receive calls from
breeders about the
mineral-rich skin product
that provides therapeutic
relief for dry and cracked
hands and other related skin
problems. Handlers,
exhibitors and groomers
continue to use it and
report good results. For
more information on the
link, called "AWAKENING".
Then click on Product
Catalog and look for
"Hands".
Getting Relief
When your
feet hurt, your whole body
knows it. You can now have
happier feet when handling
or judging all day, thanks
to the Nikken insoles. The
Japanese Company (Nikken)
developed a special insole
to help with the discomfort
of standing and the achiness
of old age. According to Dr.
Shawn Messonnier, "magnets
help enhance the body’s
energy flow to allow healing
and proper metabolism." It
is not a cure-all, but an
inexpensive alternative to
costly long-term treatments.
I wear the insoles in my
shoes when I judge and I'm
not worn out at the end of
the day.
Another
magnetic product was
developed for aging dogs
called the
Kenko PetPad. After
napping on it, dogs seem to
be more active. The cover is
machine-washable. It comes
in two sizes; 48” X 30” and
29” X 20”.
I have a
PetPad for my old dog and
use the
insoles on days that I
judge. Pictures of the
insoles and Keno PetPad are
on the website:
www.breedingbetterdogs.com
Keys To Success
There are
volumes of information
available on most subjects.
That’s why
we believe,
"Those who don't read
have no advantage over those
who can't."
This site
designed and maintained by Dyan Merkel of
DLM DESIGN STUDIO
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