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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
Haίloch, 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:
vhausmerkel@yahoo.com
(469)818-3600
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
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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
Our German Shepherd Males
Our German Shepherd Females
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Classifieds
Dog Food Analysis
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Vaccination Schedule
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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
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Disease
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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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"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! |
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FOR THOSE
WHO LIKE BIRDING
FDA DOG FOOD RECALLS
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German
Shepherd Puppies for sale
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down for puppies and photos
after reading all the
credentials for the litters
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We have owned/bred 5 generations
of the female/male line
of the dogs in our pedigrees.
World famous/important VA's
including the
2x
WORLD SIEGER VA1 YASKO VOM FARBENSPIEL SchH3,
Kkl 1a have lived in our house and
are in our dogs pedigrees.
We also have been health testing
our dogs for over 40 years!
Remember a backyard breeder
wants to make a sale. A
legitimate breeder wants to make
the right sale resulting in
LOVING indoor FOREVER home.
These
facts
separate us from other breeders and is what makes us
real breeders
v.s. buyer breeders!
We have known the ancestors personally and therefore
have genetic control through selective breeding for
all the right things such as health, hardiness,
trainability, temperament, the ability to work for
man in societal service jobs. Our dogs have good
social skills to make them tops as companions for individuals and families
with children as well as assistance dogs or dogs for
sport, agility, herding or
therapy dogs, etc!
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"I would like to
interject here my
observation of something
that continually amazes
me, and it has to do
particularly with our
present-day
German Shepherd Dog
breeders.
Practically none of them
have evolved a “plan” of
ANY sort. There is
presently a
heterogeneous crop of
imported males available
and they are being used
as breeders by hundreds
of fanciers who have NO
knowledge of those dogs’
ancestors. Neither have
they the least knowledge
of the producing
abilities of these studs
themselves, in most
instances. I have asked
dozens of these breeders
(they cannot rightly be
designated as
“fanciers”), “Where do
you plan to go from
there?” and I cannot
remember a single
instance when any one of
them could tell me of a
breeding plan he had for
the future"
An excerpt from the
father of German
Shepherds in America,
Lloyd Brackett.
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Ideal structure -Daira & Digger vom Elzmόndungsraum with
their father World Sieger VA1 Zamp vom Thermodos
SchH3,Kkl 1a
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Compare the
unknowledgeable breeders dog to... |
what real breeders are producing below! |
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Adult males who are poorly bred
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This is a progeny group...all these males above are from
different mothers sired by one top stud dog. There is
a remarkable difference comparing the poorly bred dogs to
well bred dogs isn't there! |
Consistent West German Breed Type!
Robust, Athletic & Healthy!
The IDEAL powerful trot of the German Shepherd breed!
FYI: Price doesn't have anything to
do with AKC papers. AKC is a registration
company that verifies that the ancestors have been
registered in their corporation from the first imported
German Shepherds registered here in the United States back
in the early 1900's. Do not confuse AKC with quality
German Shepherds, the quality is produced by knowledgeable
breeders that also AKC register their dogs and compete in
shows.
Our pricing has everything to
do with, Hip/Elbow Certifications,
titles of training and proven breed
worthiness, including all the health testing for
Degenerative Myopathy, Thyroid, Cardiac,
Knee subluxation (laxity can help cause torn
ACL's) etc. In
top import pedigrees all dogs in the entire
pedigree (parents included) since 1960 have
been certified free of hip dysplasia. We are
dedicated to controlling bloodlines to avoid Gastric
Torsion, arthritis, bad temperament, rotten
teeth, cancers, Epilepsy and bad
temperament. Being a
reputable breeder means that one does all
the above and
spend lots of money to accomplish this.
Excellent facilities, hands on 24/7 means the dogs from haus
Merkel have all their needs met, emotionally and physically. So
even with $2500 puppies knowledgeable breeders
that breed to this higher level (breeders like us represent
5% of breeders in the world, very sad commentary on German
Shepherds today) dig
into their pockets to pay the overage of
expenses to get you the best puppies.
I would
rather see people who buy those less quality
dogs thus supporting unknowledgeable backyard or
commercial breeders to take their money to
rescue and save a life versus support
someone who doesn't do right by the breed.
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Superb Litters
due/born from Health
tested parents:
OFA certified
Degenerative Myopathy/Free
by lineage/ Cardiac/Patellas/Thyroid/
'a'/OFA Certified
Hips/Elbows
We adhere to the German
Standard of Perfection -
Verein
fόr Deutsche Schδferhunde
(SV - The founding registry of the
German
Shepherd Established In 1899)
(Puppies are born and
raised in our house).
We hand feed them and
work with them from the
time they are 3 weeks
old. They
motivationally learn to
come when we call at 4
weeks, to go up steps at
5 & 6 weeks, and are
learning to sit by 8
weeks. They also
experience all the rooms
in the house (different
flooring, sounds, and
smells), these puppies
below have/will have had
the cat experience on a
daily basis and will
have gone for car rides
when old enough.
They are more than ready
for their new homes by
8-9 weeks when they are
allowed to leave here.
Note: we do no formal
training of these
puppies, no compulsive
training,
nor any
negative physical
reprimanding.
These are well adjusted
happy, loving puppies
with a bright future.
"THERE IS NOTHING COMMON
ABOUT A WELL BRED GERMAN
SHEPHERD" |
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GERMAN
SHEPHERD PUPPIES FOR
SALE
2018
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German Shepherd Puppies for
Sale:
All of our puppies are
large boned red and black with dark
eyes. Parents health tested/free by
lineage. Puppies have top
trainability, superb temperament for family
companions
(including small children) and security. |
* SELECT:
Top Quality for Personal / Family Companion
$1500
* CHOICE:
House raised handsome puppies for
Companion/Protection
$2500 - $3000
* EXCEPTIONAL:
With Exceptional
Anatomy for Family
Companion/Protection
$3500 - $4500
* ULTIMATE:
With
Show potential/Breeding potential/Schutzhund potential
Ultimate Prospect for
Family Companion Protection
$5000
* SUPREME
ULTIMATE :
With Ideal Anatomy, picked for
win ability;
Top Show Potential/Breeding potential/Schutzhund
potential.
Supreme Ultimate Family Companion/Protection
$5500 and up |
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are subject to change to reflect the amount of training the puppy has for it's age. |
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As
breeders we are
influencing the future of German Shepherds
today by breeding the best
health tested and temperament
tested German Shepherds in our
breeding program. This
produces the
best dogs for the best owners and includes every
outstanding element of the canine human
bond as our focus; consistency of type, temperament,
trainability, health, intelligence and
behavioral soundness. We
continue to offer knowledgeable
support for the lifetime of your
dog. This is what we build our reputation
on!
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We love our dogs and are aware of the great
sacrifice they make by being in a breeding
program. As breeding
dogs with full
hormones they have a greater chance of
cancer of the reproductive organs, ruptured
uterous', mastitis and pyometra
etc.
Therefore they will be
spayed/neutered once
retired from breeding. These wonderful
dogs are our family. We are proud to
offer these
outstanding bloodlines in
the puppies of these superb dogs to you &
your family.
Generally we not only
have
the parents on premise but in some
cases some grandparents & Great Grand parent too. Most of
our imports go
back 5 generations that we
bred/own or owned. Dogs we sought out and
purchased as the best ones on our trips to
Germany. Our foundation female passed
at 15 years of age and her
daughter, our matriarch is
approaching 14 years of age.
We are also a
true certified
BREEDER OF MERIT by the AKC.
Very few have attained this in
the United States. We are
very proud of our status as a
top Breeder of Merit.
Many breeders have this
advertising on their
site but are not. You must
check with AKC to verify their
'Breeder of Merit Status'.
Our
puppies are not the hard working line
dogs that need a job and are difficult for
the average pet owner to manage.
Our dogs are medium drive depending upon the
litter and depending upon if you bring the
drives up in your
daily life or diminish
them. Most people do not like a mouthy puppy
so they diminish the drives as soon as they
get them by not letting them do tug on
pants, hands or feet etc. I do
breed for work and the higher
drive puppy generally goes into
a working home so if you
wish to show at a higher level
for conformation w/IPO title
please let us know.
Daily exercise can
only be what the puppy wants
to do, not what
you want. Growth plates do not close until
after 1 year so exercise must be at a
minimum or you
could permanently injure your
growing puppy. We will give you
information about what exercise
is appropriate for your puppy as
well as what stages they go
through and how they respond to
training during puppyhood into
adulthood. We do not
encourage dogs to play hard with
other dogs during this growth
stage. Nor do we encourage
jumping and running for tennis
balls or frisbees longer than 5
minutes and further than 25
feet. If injured the
dog could end up with permanent
injuries of the joints and
longbones.
These dogs are bred to be
family companions, *Service dogs, Emotional
Support Dogs, Guide dogs,
medical alert dogs, working SAR dogs,
Cadaver dogs, show dogs as well as couch potatoes!
We are proud of all our dogs
that are in our home and your
home.
*A Service Dog is specially task-trained for a disabled person’s specific needs. There are many different types of service dogs, some of the most common include:
- Seeing Eye, Guide Dogs for the blind
- Seizure Alert Dogs who alert their handlers to oncoming seizure activity
- Diabetic Alert Dogs who alert their handlers to either high, or low blood sugar
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Dogs) who are trained to provide assistance in medical crisis, coping during emotional overload scenarios, and performing security assistance tasks
- Mobility Assistance dogs who are trained to retrieve fallen objects, push and pull a wheelchair, open doors, turn on and off lights switches, retrieve medication and much, much more!
Thank you for your consideration
while looking for your
new
family member.
I AM PROUD TO BE A BREEDER:
A Breeder ( with a capital B) is
one who thirsts for knowledge
and never really knows it all.
One who wrestles with decisions
of conscience, convenience, and
commitment.
+A Breeder is one who sacrifices
personal interests, finances,
time, friendships, fancy
furniture, and deep pile
carpeting! She gives up dreams
of a long, luxurious cruise in
favor of turning that all
important show into this years
"vacation".
+A Breeder goes without sleep
(but never
without coffee!) in hours spent
planning a breeding. Or watching
anxiously over the birth
process, and afterwards, over
every little sneeze, wiggle, or
cry.
+A Breeder skips dinner parties
because that litter is due or
the babies have to be fed at
8.She disregards birth fluids
and puts mouth to mouth to save
a gasping newborn, literally
blowing life into a tiny,
helpless creature that may be
the culmination of a lifetime of
dreams.
+A Breeders lap is a marvelous
place where generations of proud
and noble champions once
snoozed.
+A Breeders hands are strong and
firm and often soiled, but ever
so gentle and sensitive to
thrusts of a puppy's wet nose.
+A Breeders back and knees are
usually arthritic from stooping,
bending, and sitting in the
birthing box, but are strong
enough to enable the Breeder to
show the next choice pup to
Championship.
+A Breeders shoulders are
stooped and often heaped with
the abuse of competitors, but
they are wide enough to support
the weight of a thousand defeats
and frustrations.
+A Breeders arms are always able
to wield a mop, support an
armful of puppies, or lend a
helping hand to a newcomer.
+A Breeders ears are wondrous
things, sometimes red ( from
being talked about) or strangely
shaped (from being pressed
against a phone receiver) often
deaf to criticism, yet always
fine tuned to the whimper of a
sick puppy.
+A Breeders eyes are often
blurred from pedigree research
and sometimes blind to her own
dogs faults, and are always
searching for the perfect
specimen.
+A Breeders brain is foggy on
faces, but can recall a pedigree
faster than an IBM computer.
It's so full of knowledge and
can sometimes blow a fuse: It
catalogs thousands of good
GENETICS such as perfect ears,
heads, sound temperament,
outstanding train ability,
Intelligence, strong nerves,
excellent health with longevity
and beautiful harmonious
anatomy...and buries in the soul
the failures and the ones that
didn't turn out.
+A Breeders heart is often
broken with each beloved
generation held in their arms
that passes over the Rainbow
bridge, but it beats strongly
with hope everlasting for the
next....and it's always in the
right place! Oh yes, there are
breeders, and then, there are
BREEDERS! |
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