Last Litter

Kona is a Kai daughter and a Karo great grand daughter. She is a smart, energetic girl who loves to run and belly rubs.

Quoran has a nice a masculine head, sound structure and movement. He loves to work, he is also trained in personal protection. When Quoran is not competing or working he likes to play and rest his head against you to enjoy affection.

The puppies are now 11 weeks old, but with the colder weather we did inside pictures this weekend. The puppies are full of energy and love playing with each other and with us. We received updates and photos from a couple of the puppies who left at 8 weeks and included a couple of photos of them too.

The puppies are 11 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 4/23/2023)

Another nice day outside with the puppies. What could be more fun! It was a bit warm for them, so they went looking for shade quite often. They are growing nicely and love playing with each other and with their mom, Kona.

The puppies are 10 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 4/15/2023)

With the nice weather, the puppies get to play outside every day. We heard from the families of the puppies who are in their new homes, and they are all doing great. Many have other pets in the home and they are all getting along wonderfully. A couple of photos below are from their new homes. Orange and Yellow (females), Green and Red (males) are still available and love exploring the yard during outside playtime!

The puppies are 9 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 4/9/2023)

At 8 weeks old, the puppies are now ready to join their new families. Some photos were taken before some of the puppies left, and others after. Orange and Yellow females and Green and Red males are still available. Our neighbors visited again with their one-year-old son, Brooks, and the puppies were as gentle as ever. We are proud to say that this litter has exceptional temperaments.

The puppies are 8 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 4/1-4/3/2023)

Kona's puppies are 7 weeks old and becoming more confident. They love playing with their mom but like to gather at out feet. We had several families visit over the weekend and they all fell in love with our adorable German Shepherd pups.

The puppies are 7 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 3/27/2023)

At six weeks old, Kona's litter of puppies are becoming more active and adventurous by the day. Yesterday Taylor and her one-year-old son Brooks came over for another visit, and the puppies once again displayed their natural gentleness and restraint around small children. Though we didn't capture any photos on this occasion, it was clear to see how much they enjoyed Brooks' playful company.

As the puppies continue to grow, they are becoming increasingly confident by exploring their surroundings. While they climb on us for attention, they remain mindful and gentle around young children, a trait that is both impressive and heartening to witness. It's remarkable to observe how naturally attuned German Shepherd puppies are to their surroundings, even at such a young age.

The puppies are 6 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 3/18/2023)

As Kona's puppies reach the five-week mark, their activity levels continue to increase with each passing day. They have playtime several times a day in-between their feedings, though they tend to tire after about 45 minutes and require a nap. It's worth noting that while none of the puppies had their ears up on Friday, by Sunday, several of them had them up. As they continue to grow, their ears may go up and down before eventually staying up.

Overall, the litter remains healthy and playful. During a recent visit from a friend and her one-year-old son, the puppies displayed gentle and curious behavior towards the young visitor. A couple of the pups even took to following him around as he crawled and played, highlighting their naturally friendly and sociable temperament.

The puppies are 5 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 3/12/2023)

At four weeks old, Kona's litter of puppies are active and lively, and are now running and playing with each other and with their toys. Though they still tire quickly and require frequent naps, their energy levels have noticeably increased each day. It's heartening to see them developing their coordination and strength as they explore their surroundings with curiosity and enthusiasm.

The puppies are 4 weeks old in the following pictures.
(taken 3/5/2023)

At three weeks old, Kona's litter of puppies has reached an exciting milestone - their ears have opened, granting them the ability to hear sounds and engage with the world through all five senses. As is typical of our German shepherd litters, the puppies are uniformly sized and continue to grow at a healthy pace. They are beginning to play with each other, though they still spend much of their time sleeping.

The puppies are 22 days old in the following pictures.
(taken 2/26/2023)

On Saturday, Kona's litter of German shepherd puppies reached the two-week mark. They are robust and thriving. This week, they opened their eyes, allowing them to perceive the world around them. Their ears are also beginning to open, indicating that they will soon be able to hear. Although it's difficult to gauge from the pictures, they are all very uniform in size. Currently, they weigh approximately 2.25 pounds. While they are starting to walk and explore, they still spend most of their time sleeping or nursing. Kona continues to be a fantastic mother, providing excellent care for her puppies.

The puppies are 15 days old in the following pictures.
(taken 2/19/2023)

In addition to our own litters, occasionally we will bring in German Shepherd puppies from litters born in Germany when they are from exceptional quality parents.

Each year, there is a German Shepherd Dog show held in Germany. The show is the Sieger show and it is the most important German Shepherd Dog show in the world. Dogs are brought in from all the European countries, the United States, South Africa, China, Japan and many other countries. The top dogs in this show are the best in the world.

The dogs begin by having to pass the courage test, which include two bites on a sleeve worn by a helper while receiving stick hits from the helper. The dogs must bite and hold onto the sleeve until the command is given to release their bite from the dog's handler. After the courage test, the dogs then stand before the judge where its body structure, teeth and movement in gaiting is evaluated.

The judge then narrows the field to the top 50 dogs in each class. Classes are for gender and age of the dogs. The top 50 dogs in each class are then brought into a ring for final judging and placement. During this time the dogs will gait around the outer edge of a soccer field. The dogs will need to gait both on-leash and also off-leash. They will need to gait at normal and also fast paces. All the while, the judge will be evaluating the dogs and moving them into different positions with the best dogs at the front. Usually this will go on for a couple of hours. The top groups of these dogs will receive a VA rating and they will be ranked within that rating. The top dog in the show will be ranked VA1, the second best will be VA2. The judge can vary how many VA rating he gives out depending on the number and quality of dogs in the show. In 2011, the judge gave out 12 VA ratings. After the VA rating, the judge starts giving out V ratings starting with V1, then V2, etc.

Contact us if you're interested in import puppies from some of the top German Shepherds in the world.