Vom Haus Munsinger - was founded out of love for the ideal German Shepherd-- a versatile animal able to track, protect, herd and live as a true and trusted companion among children and other pets. We have the following goals on behalf of our dogs and clients.--
• To selectively breed the highest quality German confirmation and
working bloodlines
• To partner with others to supplement and improve our methods
• To maintain long-term client relationships to effect the breed's
improvement as a companion dog
In addition--
• We own, train, breed and live with Shepherds.
• We strive to enhance the breed by importing and continuing the top
West German conformation and working bloodlines.
• We breed according to the standards established by both--
(SV) EV Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde
Federation Cynologique Internationale--FCI
Breed Surveys
(SV) EV Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde sets the standard for the German Shepherd breed in its original breeding of a working dog. To promote and serve as a planning organization for the breed, they use a tool called the breed survey.
The Breed Survey is a detailed analysis and description of an individual dog performed by a Koermeister or Breed Survey master. A Koermeister critiques each part of the dog including height, weight, circumference and depth of chest, eye and nail color, length and position of croup, teeth, pasterns, and front and rear movement. This report also includes an analysis of the dog's temperament or character relating to the displays of self-confidence, reaction to situations such as gunshot, reaction to stressful situations, suitability for protection work and ability to stop or release on command.
The conclusion if the SV survey also recommends specific breeding issues and special qualities of the dog. The survey classes each dog as recommended for breeding, suitable for breeding or unsuitable for breeding. Before a dog can be surveyed it must pass the following eligibility requirements.
• Be at least two years old
• Have hips clear of dysplasia by a recognized body (OFA; SV)
• Have a minimum Schutzhund 1 degree
• Have passed an endurance test under a recognized body
• Have a minimum of a "Good" show rating under SV rules
• Dogs must be Breed Surveyed twice in their life to maintain their
Breed Survey Status-• first for a period of two years and second for
life in the original year the survey expires.
In Germany, only puppies born to parents who are breed surveyed receive pink registration papers. If one or both parents are not breed surveyed, then puppies receive white registration papers which are generally less desirable by those people involved in breeding, showing, training, and working shepherds.
German Shepherds, photos,
and information.
Alethea Caldwell Munsinger | phone: 520.299.1896 | cell: 520.247.6685 | fax: 520.299.8475