Last updated July 22 2008

HELLWIGG

REG'D GERMAN SHEPHERDS

"Striving to be the best we can be"

CHECK OUT OUR ARTICLE ON "WHAT IS A SHOWDOG"

CHECK OUT OUR NEW PAGE ON: A DOG IS A LIFETIME COMMITTMENT

Check out our page of "Pictures by Melanie and Mike Springbett

Home of "Kai" and "Miss Viki"

Best Puppy in National Specialty, Multi Group winning, Multi Best Puppy in Group 7

Champion Hellwigg's Fighting Borukai OVC

2006 #3 Top Producing Futurity/Maturity Sire

and

Best Puppy in Specialty Show, american futurity class winning, specialty class winning,

Best Puppy in Breed winning

Hellwigg's Island Girl

 

Check out our oil painting of a young Kai "click on icon"
To view her work or......order a picture of your own "special" furkid go to
Melanie's website at http://www.natureartists.com/melanie_springbett.asp

 

Here at Hellwigg Shepherds we strive to produce German Shepherd Dogs that conform to the standard set over the years.

OUR DOGS DEPICTED HERE ON OUR WEBSITE HAVE ALL NATURALLY STANDING EARS, IT IS ONE OF OUR CRITERIA FOR KEEPING A BREEDING DOG WE DO NOT TAPE EARS UP AS PUPPIES!!

OUR MALES ARE OFFERED AT STUD ON A LIMITED BASIS AND TO SELECT BITCHES ONLY.

ALL OUR BREEDING DOGS HAVE BEEN XRAYED BOTH HIPS AND ELBOWS AND MUST BE FREE OF DYSPLASIA/DJD.

Exerpt from the German Shepherd Dog standard "The first impression of a good German Shepherd Dog is that of a strong, agile, well-muscled animal, alert and full of life. It is well balanced, with harmonious development of the forequarter and hindquarter. The dog is longer than tall, deep-bodied, and presents an outline of smooth curves rather than angles. It looks substantial and not spindly, giving the impression, both at rest and in motion, of muscular fitness and nimbleness without any look of clumsiness or soft living. The ideal dog is stamped with a look of quality and nobility-difficult to define, but unmistakable when present. Secondary sex characteristics are strongly marked, and every animal gives a definite impression of masculinity or femininity, according to it's sex.

The breed has a distinct personality marked by direct and fearless, but not hostile, expression, self-confidence, and a certain aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. The dog must be approachable, quietly standing its ground and showing confidence and willingness to meet overtures without itself making them. It is poised, but when the occasion demands, eager and alert; both fit and willing to serve in its capacity as companion, watchdog, blind leader, herding dog, or guardian, whichever the circumstances may demand."

We acknowledge the power of mother nature and the unpredictability of genetics but strive constantly and concientiously to produce a dog that is everything a German Shepherd Dog should be. We stand by our dogs and their owners and provide support to their families, if needed.

Welcome to our website. Please take the time to browse through, visit our dogs, read our story and allow us to share.

The official standard for the German Shepherd Dog in Canada

"click on shepherd in motion"

Home of:

Retired here 

I honour our "senior guys" who will live here until they head to the "Rainbow Bridge". We continue to enjoy their company 
and vitality. Loving them for their lifetime and beyond. Their legacy will carry on in their progeny.

Also breeder of:

up & coming, watch for these promising youngsters in the Canadian show ring. 
Good Luck to the proud owners of these young dogs in their upcoming show careers.
 
For those past dogs who have "done us proud" and now are romping at the rainbow bridge 
go see either our "History" or those honoured under our "Gone but not forgotten link"

 

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