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German Shepherd


 

 

Those who would say a dog
 has no soul, 
have never looked into the eyes of
 a German Shepherd.
- Unknown


German Shepherd puppy

Gunner von Emeritus


German Shepherd adult

Freesia von Emeritus

The German Shepherd's family tree goes back to the 7th century A.D. He was developed in Germany by crossing the best of the German farm dogs to be a superb herding dog. Renowned for his versatility, the German Shepherd has since provided service as a herder, sentry, tracker, police dog, drug and bomb detection dog, as well as a guide dog to the blind and a search and rescue dog.

Standing up to 25 inches at the shoulder, the German Shepherd has a short, dense double coat that may be solid black, black and tan, or any shade of sable. Although grooming needs are minimal, the German Shepherd's coat should be brushed regularly.

After Rin Tin Tin hit the movie theatres, the breed's popularity soared.  A superb watch dog and guardian for the family, the German Shepherd is loyal, devoted to his family, and fearless. He is also strong, agile, and muscular. Because he bonds so closely with his family, the German Shepherd is not happy if left alone for long periods. 

As he is highly intelligent and responsive, the German Shepherd should begin obedience training early. His owner must be strong and confident. Socialization to other pets should occur when he is a puppy. The German Shepherd has great stamina and, like his farm dog ancestors, he is capable of trotting all day long. He requires a fenced yard and lots of exercise including a daily walk.

 

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Resources


Buying a Puppy

Dog Titles 

Disaster Proofing

 
Clubs and Organizations

German Shepherd Dog Club of Canada Inc.

German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada

British Columbia German Shepherd Dog Club

Wild Rose German Shepherd Dog Club

Northern Lights Prairie Region GSD Club

German Shepherd Dog Club of Manitoba

German Shepherd Dog Club of London (Ontario)

Ottawa Area German Shepherd Dog Club

Nova Scotia German Shepherd Dog Club

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CKC German Shepherd Dog Breed Standard

 

Photos displayed above courtesy of:
Donna Barclay, VON EMERITUS
Ontario



 

 

British Columbia

Kennel/Website

Sandy Anderson
1722 252nd Street
Aldergrove, BC  V4W 2E3
1-800-249-3933
Email:
sandy@woodsideshepherds.com

Woodside


Chris Burke
3383 53rd Street South
Cranbrook, BC  V1C 7A3
(250) 426-4981
Email:
snowycreekshepherds@shaw.ca

Snowycreek Shepherds


Robert and Sylvia Clark
1336 Glenshire Drive
Victoria, BC  V9B 5Z1
(250) 474-4947
Email:
crystaridge@shaw.ca

Crystaridge


Sue Madlung
11725 Yeo Street
Mission, BC   V4S 1C9
(604) 462-7181
Email:
stormygsd@shaw.ca

Shadowacre Reg'd


Marianne McCollum
1623 Connel Road, RR#1
Creston, BC  V0B 1G3
(250) 428-2252 or (250) 428-2932
Email:
shalakausshepherds@gmail.com

Shalakaus


Elaine Ross
4315 Telegraph Road
Cowichan Bay, BC   V0R 1N2
(250) 743-9475
Email:
rossi@islandnet.com

Ross Perm Reg'd

 

 
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Rescue

Crusader Resources
255150 Towers Trail
Cochrane, AB  T4C 2A2
(403) 932-6570
Email:
crusaderresources@yahoo.com

German Shepherd Rescue, BC
Email:
GSDRescue@shaw.ca

Toronto German Shepherd Rescue

Anna Young
(705) 924-9123 

 

Did you know?


The German Shepherd
Rin Tin Tin was considered one of the most famous
stars in Hollywood.
At the peak of his 
movie career, he
received over 10,000 fan letters a week.

He even signed his 
contracts with a
pawprint!

 
Alberta 

Kennel/Website

Stuart and Sharon Birch
Site 8, Box 93, RR#2
Tofield, AB  T0B 4J0
(780) 662-4843
Email:
edalegsd@uniserve.com

Edale Reg'd


Judith Engeroff
Box 1331, RR#92
Mayerthorpe, AB  T0E 1N0
(780) 786-2710
(780) 674-1915
Email:
judithe@telus.net

Engeroff German Shepherds


Cheryl Kjemhus
RR#2, Site 5, Box 14
Grande Prairie, AB  T8V 2Z9
(780) 402-3881
Email:
prodog@xplornet.com

Vigospride Reg'd


Mary Ann Marcellus
Box 8, Site 6, RR#1
Bowden, AB   T0M 0K0
(403) 556-3635
Email:
k9trainer@airenet.com

Guardian Angel Shepherds


Warren Mundell
Box 6, Site 13, RR#1
Innisfail, AB  T4G 1T6
(403) 746-2001
Email:
warrenandlash@poodlesandshepherds.com

Ravin Ice Reg'd


Glenn and Terra Ridland
Box 241
Chipman, AB  T0B 0W0
(780) 363-2091
Email:
topdogs@silvermistkennels.com

German Shepherd Dog
SilverMist Reg'd


Judith Snowdon
Box 965
Blairmore, AB   T0K 0E0
(403) 628-2175
Email:
shadowbr@telusplanet.net

German Shepherd Dog
Shadowbar Reg'd


Julie Schwab
Box 211
Wildwood, AB  T0E 2M0
(780) 325-2251
Email:
wakitashepherds@telus.net

German Shepherd Dog
Wakita


Angie Taylor
Box 1184 
Lamont AB    T0B 2R0
(780) 690-4336
Email:
dangiek-9services@live.ca

German Shepherd Dog
Dangie K-9 Services Inc.


Jan Zerebeski
Site9 Comp 6 RR#1
Sylvan Lake, AB  T4S 1X6
(403) 746-2875
Email:
info@janzhaus.com

German Shepherd
Janzhaus

 

 

Saskatchewan 

Kennel/Website

Maria Fabrik
Box 218
LeRoy, SK  S0K 2P0
(306) 287-3418
Email:
whispawillow@sasktel.net

German Shepherd Dog
Whispawillow


Joyce Howarth
Box 115
Ernfold, SK  S0H 1K0
(306) 629-3305
Email:
twohorse@sasktel.net

German Shepherd adult
Sweetshepherds


Wanda Hanson
Box 163
Strasbourg, SK   S0G 4V0
(306) 725-3647
Email:
hanson.w@sasktel.net

LastMountain

 

 

Manitoba 

Kennel/Website

Brenda and Terry Holliday
12 Cochenour Crescent
Cochenour, ON  P0V 1L0 (near Manitoba border)
(807) 662-6591
Email:
holliday@goredlake.com

Holterbren Reg'd Kennel


Karen Shiels-Anonychuk
70061 Briar Cliff Road
PO Box 41
Garson, MB   R0E 0R0
(294) 755-2323
Email:
canisphere@hotmail.com

Canisphere Kennels Reg'd

 

 

Ontario 

Kennel/Website

Linda Abernot
580 Old Goulais Bay Road
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K8
(705) 759-6366
Email:
winningways@shaw.ca

Winning Ways


Donna Barclay
Campbellville, ON  L0P 1B0
(905) 854-6228
Email:
gsd.emeritus@sympatico.ca

German Shepherd adults
VON EMERITUS


Sandra and Donald Bingley
4224 Hwy #3E
Sherkston, ON   L0S 1R0   
(905) 894-4945
Email:
sandon@SandonKennels.com

Sandon Reg'd


Jackie Brooks
RR#2
Ancaster, ON  L9G 3L1
(905) 304-4284
Email:
jackie@goodheart.ca

GoodHeart


Fay Brugger
RR#7
Thunder Bay, ON  P7C 5V5
(807) 964-1801
Email:
faybrugger@sympatico.ca

German Shepherd Dog
Copper Cliff Reg'd


Denise Carley
1511 Dranoel Road
Cavan, ON  L0A 1C0
(705) 277-9644
Email:
ccarley@sympatico.ca

Divon Kennels


Mark and Sandra Gaetz
Arnprior, ON  K7S 3G9
(613) 794-3529
Email:
gableridge@sympatico.ca

Gableridge


Paul Giguere
957 Ridge Road
Welland, ON  L3B 5N7
(905) 735-1874
Email:
paul@iaw.on.ca

Ridgemount


Shelley and Julie Hodgins
6129 Drummond Road
Niagara Falls, ON  L2G 4M3
(905) 353-8311
Email:
maplelodge100@hotmail.com

Maplelodge Kennel


Brenda and Terry Holliday
12 Cochenour Crescent
Cochenour, ON  P0V 1L0 
(807) 662-6591
Email:
holliday@goredlake.com

Holterbren Reg'd Kennel


Linda Labonte
239 Commissioners Road West
London, ON   N6J 1Y2
(519) 318- 9789
Email:
linda@labontecanine.com

Labonte Canine Services


Shelley MacKenzie-Coates & Carl Coates
275 Boundary Road
Roslin, ON   K0K 2Y0
(613) 477- 2234
Email:
roslinridge@sympatico.ca

Roslinridge Reg'd


Frank Mazzulla
58 Millview Crescent
Etobicoke, ON  M9W 3K5
(416) 742-5134
Email:
ilxduce@hotmail.com

Millview


Mike and Petra McConnery
2-558 Upper Gage Avenue #343
Hamilton, ON  L8V 4J6
(905) 957-4823
Email:
dogs@thedogmen.com

The Dogmen Inc.


Angie Nadon
Bailieboro, ON K0L 1B0
(705) 939-1999
Email:
anfarra@sympatico.ca

Anfarra


Marianna Reimann
S310, Durham 13, RR#1
Sunderland, ON  L0C 1H0
(705) 357-1857
Email:
hilleyes@hotmail.com

Hilleyes Reg'd


Ennio and Linda Silvestri
10110 John Road
Murillo, ON  P0T 2G0
(807) 935-2183
Email:
questbest_@hotmail.com

Questbest


Lesley Sorrento
254 Queensville Side Road
Riverdrive Park, ON   L9N 1A7
(905) 836-5596
Email:
fsorrento@rogers.com

German Shepherd Dogs
Sorrento

 

 

Quebec 

Kennel/Website

Alfred Stein
1110 Hodge
St. Laurent, QC  H4N 2B7
(514) 748-8328
Email:
felsenburg@sympatico.ca


Felsenburg


Michelle Giguère
933, 10ième Rang
St-Valérien de Milton, QC  J0H 2B0
(450) 549-2583
Email:
info@angesgardiens.ca

Les Anges Gardiens

 

 

New Brunswick 

Kennel/Website

Gary Flieger
96 Kingsley Road
Estey's Bridge, NB  E3A 6E3
(506) 457-1697
Email:
gary@cedarcroftfarm.com


Cedar Croft Farm

 

 

Prince Edward Island 

Kennel/Website

Karen J. MacPhee
Coleman RR#3
Coleman, PE   C0B 1H0
(902) 859-2468 or (902) 859-2469
Email:
Diamondsun@pei.aibn.com

Diamondsun Kennel Reg'd


Fay Oatway
RR#10 Winsloe
Milton, PE  C1E 1Z4
Email:
annadeans@islandtelecom.com

Annadeans Kennels

 

 

Nova Scotia 

Kennel/Website

Fred and Marie Cook
RR#1, Pictou County
Thorburn, NS   B0K 1W0
(902) 922-2699
Email:
fjc.mec@ns.sympatico.ca

Maries Reg'd


Ann-Marie Leadbeater
3965 Highway 358, PO Box 555
Canning, NS   B0P 1H0
(902) 582-3637
Email:
a.l@grunfeldshepherds.com

Grunfeld Perm Reg'd

 

 

Yukon Territory 

Kennel/Website

Randy Mattson
32 Maple Street
Whitehorse, YT   Y1A 4A8
(867) 668-6118
Email:
randy@extremedogsport.com

Yukon Hausberg Kennel

 

 
   

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