American show line German Shepherds bred for utility. We train and participate in a number of venues, including conformation, herding, and agility.
Marcato German Shepherds specializes in American show lines that are functional and utilitarian. Our focus is on the whole dog, not just the show ring. While we do exhibit our dogs in conformation, we realize that is only one piece of the puzzle, and take great pains to produce animals who can do more than run in a ring. We work to title our animals in various performance venues in addition to con
formation. Those venues include herding, agility, obedience, and tracking. Whether you want a show dog, performance dog, or are looking for a lovely companion to stroll with you around the block, we do our best to provide the public with an animal that can suit those needs. Our dogs are screened for hip and elbow dysplasia and degenerative myelopathy. Pedigrees are linked to all dogs posted in the albums, and copies of health testing can be provided upon request. Animals with permanent health testing are linked on their pictures. If there is no link to their health testing, they are too young to be tested and results will be provided when they are old enough. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
People may have noticed that I haven’t been posting with any sort of regularity
I unexpectedly lost Mikasa to splenic torsion in December. Between her loss and going through an awful divorce, I have not had the energy or desire to post.
I miss my Creeper terribly and her loss is immeasurable.
I don’t really plan to post very much for a long while.
Happy Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
A big congratulations to GSDCA members Sheree Moses Combs & Cynthian Wilhelmy on their Reserve Best in Show at the 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! She was handled expertly by Kent Boyles!
Mercedes is a wonderful example of our breed and we are all proud of her accomplishments!
This is a reminder that owning a treadmill is not a sign of a lazy dog owner.
As a disabled person, I get insanely frustrated when people are shortsighted and mock those who purchase one of these. This piece of equipment isn’t important just because it helps maintain my show dogs. It also takes a massive burden off me when I am not functional enough to walk (or drive), or when I’m too depressed to do little else but the basics.
In addition to that, it has also allowed me to rehab dogs from injuries, like Soul Eater with his knee. Iroh is the one demonstrating in this video and it has an important job of keeping him safe. He is an active service dog and has injured himself a couple times running in the field (he’s a bit overzealous for his fizbee). The treadmill allows him to be safely worked when I’m feeling extra anxious about taking him out.
The past couple of summers have been unsafe outside. Both for me and the dogs. I won’t overheat my animals to keep up appearances. Nor will I make myself sick to do so.
The same goes for when it’s freezing cold and there’s salt everywhere. The treadmill is a good supplement.
It serves:
Disabled people
Recovering dogs
People who live in unsafe areas
People who live in climates with extreme temps
dogPACER Treadmill I appreciate this mill so much. I’m glad it exists. It has helped every one of my dogs. Especially when I am not well enough to go out.
Happy 3rd birthday to the Soul Eater x Bubbles litter!
❤ Hobi, Macs, Rue, Deku, Touka, Colonel, Kyoko, Lady, and Maia
❤️❤️❤️
Marcato’s Make My Story “Deku” aka Dingbat, Earthworm Jim
Owned with Ashley and Michael J. Silver
He needs to put some damn clothes on 😂
Yesterday was the day I said goodbye. He’s been gone for seven years.
There will never be enough words to convey how important, how necessary, Strauss was in my life.
I hope you’re with your girls, Moobear. You’re more than missed here.
Moto was actively looking for the kitten.
He didn’t bother to look behind him
Old Man Moto is here for a visit because his family is going on a trip. It’s so good to see my special boy.
He’s still sweet as pie, and his floppy ear adds to it all. And at 9 years old, he can finally lie down and chill (unlike his sister 😂).
Thanks for letting him stay here, Rich
9 year old GCHS Soul Eater
With the anniversary of Strauss’s death only a couple of weeks away, I would be remiss not to mention how integral Soul Eater was to keeping me afloat
My Moon and Stars dog
An adult male of my breeding is looking for a new home (nobody’s fault, major life changes happening in the family). He will be three years old in November and was recently neutered.
Sparrow would do best in a home with another dog who likes to rough house or with no other dogs at all. A home with small dogs is not an option for him due to how hard he plays. The same goes for young children unless the adults of the house (as well as the children) are dog savvy. He has a lot of joy to share and is overexuberant about doing so.
He has been around livestock, but not actively worked. The instinct is there but obedience is necessary.
Sparrow is an *active* dog but does have an off switch. He does enjoy a good cuddle and sharing the occasional snack with his person. He will be a wonderful addition to the right family.
Currently located in Virginia.
DAE CH Marcato’s Turn the Page HT PT TC “Mikasa” age 9
❤ The Loud litter is 4 years old today ❤
I’ll try and share some pictures later, but they’re all getting love from their families.
Happy birthday:
Iroh
Hammond
Brahm
Jones
Rune
Lolly
Kazu
Tyr
Bolt
Hammond and Chili living their best life out in Colorado
Old man Soul Eater got groomed and taken out for a short run
Old Lady Creeper was way overdue for grooming, so I spent over an hour doing that today. She’s blowing coat like mad and still looks like a yeti.
She does have a neck. It’s under all that hair.
Marcato’s Make My Story “Deku” is here for a visit!
We did some training yesterday to start learning how not to fidget while stacking. We also started developing his free stack 
His primary owners sent him to me in great condition and he’ll learn about the treadmill soon
Brahm (Strauss x Alfa) and one of his kids
Good boy, Woo
It’s too hot to run, so treadmill it is
dogPACER Treadmill
It’s Phil Maples!
Various housemates hanging out
Max and Ouzo from the Bob Seger litter❤
The fireworks have already started. Did you make the necessary preparations for your pets (including their meds)?
Today marks the 8th birthday of my second litter ❤
Happy birthday to Big Fat Benny, Balalaika, Revy, Dutch, and Eda. Rock and Wynnie, you are dearly missed
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New Castle, PA
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This is a reminder that owning a treadmill is not a sign of a lazy dog owner. As a disabled person, I get insanely frustrated when people are shortsighted and mock those who purchase one of these. This piece of equipment isn’t important just because it helps maintain my show dogs. It also takes a massive burden off me when I am not functional enough to walk (or drive), or when I’m too depressed to do little else but the basics. In addition to that, it has also allowed me to rehab dogs from injuries, like Soul Eater with his knee. Iroh is the one demonstrating in this video and it has an important job of keeping him safe. He is an active service dog and has injured himself a couple times running in the field (he’s a bit overzealous for his fizbee). The treadmill allows him to be safely worked when I’m feeling extra anxious about taking him out. The past couple of summers have been unsafe outside. Both for me and the dogs. I won’t overheat my animals to keep up appearances. Nor will I make myself sick to do so. The same goes for when it’s freezing cold and there’s salt everywhere. The treadmill is a good supplement. It serves: Disabled people Recovering dogs People who live in unsafe areas People who live in climates with extreme temps dogPACER Treadmill I appreciate this mill so much. I’m glad it exists. It has helped every one of my dogs. Especially when I am not well enough to go out.
Hammond and Chili living their best life out in Colorado
Brahm (Strauss x Alfa) and one of his kids
It’s too hot to run, so treadmill it is dogPACER Treadmill
The frikken tikken got a new scratch pad
Tsukasa living his best life
Love our dogPACER Treadmill
Did a dry groom on Mikasa today
She’s doing just fine
Happy girl. She’s moving upstairs this week, sleeping in the bedroom until whelping
dogPACER Treadmill
Mikasa getting her steps in on our dogPACER Treadmill This is a good example of how the dog knows where they are on the mill.
Iroh breaking in our new dogPACER Treadmill Strongly recommend these for disabled handlers, canine exhibitors, and those who live in extreme climates. The treadmill does *NOT* replace other exercise, but it is excellent for supplemental exercise and/or rehab
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