Kearanen Talo German Shepherds

08/03/2024

For all the people that are against breeding of pure bred dogs and Only for rescuing...Please Read

"My purchase of a well bred purebred dog does not condemn another dog to death.
My purchase of a well bred purebred dog does not result in a rise in the number of shelter dogs.
My desire to have a dog with predictable temperament from a healthy line does not result in another dog not getting adopted at the shelter.
My careful research on the most responsible breeders who meet all requirements is not the problem.
It's not what you should be mad at.
It's not who you should blame.
I am not the one who irresponsibly brought these dogs into this world and left them in a shelter.
Responsible breeders aren't the ones bringing these dogs to animal shelters either.
It's my home, my life and my choice what kind of dog I want to bring in. Maybe I need a working dog, sport dog, show dog or just a companion dog of a certain breed that suits me best.
Whatever reason I choose to support a reputable breeder, it will not send a dog to its death.
A breeder who does health tests, temperament tests and titling of their dogs does not contribute to the number of stray dogs.
The number of stray dogs in the world is a problem, but it's not a problem made worse by reputable breeders or those who buy from them.
Your neighbor who gets a "purebred" dog without papers because they're cheap is contributing to the problem.
Your friend who spontaneously bought a puppy from Petland is contributing to the problem.
The person scrambling to pump out the hottest designer mix ASAP is contributing to the problem.
Your relatives who have to get their dog covered once, "so she can experience what it's like to be a mother" or because "she's such a good/cute/sweet girl" are contributing to the problem.
Your old school mate who bought a working dog with lots of energy without taking the time to research its needs and character who ultimately sees it doesn't fit his lifestyle is the problem.
A reputable breeder offers lifetime support. A serious breeder would never allow their dogs to end up in a shelter from the start.
It's understandable to be angry about the number of homeless dogs in the world, but if you look closer, you'll find that your anger is misplaced."

Author~unknown

04/17/2024

It’s a rare color!!!

04/12/2024

07/05/2022

A German shepherd is not a golden retriever so don’t expect him to behave that way.

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Edit: Moving this to the top because there are two pieces of misinformation that are making the rounds regarding this post that need to be cleared up. 1. Nothing below describes protective behaviour. 2. There are many stable, confident dogs who simply do not like to be touched. Nothing below suggests we should be accepting of nervy or fearful behaviour.

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With the number of dogs that have been sold over the past year, I’ve begun to see a trend of posts popping up on German Shepherd Dog forums that go something like this:

“I brought my baby home 6 months ago and he’s been the sweetest thing until now. Then yesterday I took him out and just as a stranger was reaching in to pet him he snapped and tried to bite the stranger’s hand. What’s wrong with my baby?! How can I fix this?!”

Inevitably, a bunch of commenters chime in with helpful advice like “give the strangers treats and let them feed your dog before they pet him”, or “oh, you should have redirected to a toy”, or my personal favourite “you should get him neutered”.

Let me make it easier. If you wanted the personality of a golden retriever you should have bought a golden retriever. But that’s not what you brought home. You brought home a large guardian breed that is genetically predisposed to be wary of strangers. That a GSD owner is surprised by their dog’s aggressive reaction to having its personal space invaded by a stranger does not indicate a problem with the dog, it indicates a misunderstanding of the breed. Now there will be some GSD owners who will push back, saying “my boy just loves everyone. All he wants is to meet people and get pats and treats. He wouldn’t hurt a fly”. Those dogs unquestionably exist, but know this: as working line GSD breeders seeking to preserve and advance the breed, this is not a trait we select for.

To be clear, a properly socialized GSD (note that proper socialization does not mean allowing your dog to meet and interact with every strange person and animal it comes across) should not be lunging at the end of its leash at every stranger passing by. Non-reactivity should be a training goal from early in the dog’s life. However this is NOT the same thing as expecting your dog to enjoy - or even tolerate - being touched by strangers. As owners it is our job to train our dogs to be non-reactive to stimuli outside our control. A dog that does not like being passed by strangers on a sidewalk must be taught to tolerate this stimulus as we do not control who we pass on a sidewalk, or when. However it is also our job to work within the bounds of our dog’s individual personality as it pertains to stimuli that are within our control, and to have enough respect for our dog to not put it in avoidable, uncomfortable situations.

The solution is not to give strangers treats to feed your dog before petting it, or to redirect to a toy, or to spay or neuter your dog. It’s not to try to train your dog to tolerate something it is genetically predisposed not to like. The solution is to stand up for your dog and stop allowing strangers to approach it. Some pet owners may not like having to manage their dog in this way. They should have bought a different breed.

In closing, allow me to leave you with the 5 words every GSD owner should get comfortable saying loudly and firmly: “Please don’t touch my dog.”

EDIT: To avoid any spread of confusion by the few who have misunderstood the post, most GSDs can be trained to tolerate being touched by strangers. Nothing above says otherwise. But if you feel the need to train your GSD to tolerate being touched by strangers when it hates it, perhaps you didn’t buy the right breed.

EDIT 2: Once again, none of the behaviour described in the post relates to being protective. The behaviours people most often interpret as their dog being “protective” are almost never actually protective behaviours.

EDIT 3: Although it’s irrelevant to the message of the post, I changed labradoodle to golden retriever. A few people were getting hung up on what kind of dog was chosen for comparison rather than figuring out it was just intended to be any kind that contrasts “a guardian breed that is genetically predisposed to be wary of strangers”. To avoid distraction I changed it to a Golden Retriever, which is probably what I should have gone with in the first place.

07/02/2022

Truth!

06/04/2022

Many of you may know that along with being a German Shepherd breeder, I have been a professional trainer for 25 years, certified as a Dog Behavior Consultant and a NADOI certified Obedience Instructor. I write for several periodicals. Here is my most recent article on Eye on Sun Valley. You can subscribe to their online newsletter: https://eyeonsunvalley.com/Story_Reader/9521/Instinctual-Dog-Behaviors/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Instinctual+Dog+Behaviors+and+More+in+Today+s+Eye+On+Sun+Valley&utm_campaign=API+6%2F4%2F2022

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05/08/2022

This is Ettienne practicing her down stay with her father, Kalidor. Her owner, Ross Hoyle is working on her “Public Access” skills as a hearing dog. Hearing dogs must have impeccable manners in public.

05/08/2022

Anja, one of the most beautiful little girls from the Pele/Kalidor litter!

05/08/2022

This is Elea, another litter mate to the boys, just a year old!

05/08/2022

This is Eiger! He is another from the Pele/Kalidor litter born May 7,2021. So handsome!

05/08/2022

Here's Arlo. He was from the Pele/Kalidor litter that just turned a year old on May 7.

03/15/2022

Dre, from the Mariah/Printz litter last year! I bet you can't tell which one is him??!! Margaret Holt has done a wonderful job with him training and socializing!

03/13/2022

This is Gridley aka Enso from my Kalidor/Pele litter last summer, with his new little brother, Jiggs. Gridley is loved by Krissie Haliwell and Brent Haliwell near Lake Tahoe. I hear he is just fabulous with the puppy, playing so nicely.

03/12/2022

Hearing assistance dog, Ettienne experiencing new public places. She is a Kalidor (Roc v Huerta Hof) x Pele v Tuchscherer CGC puppy. Ettienne belongs to Ross Hoyle.

02/17/2022

This is a Kalidor (Roc v Huerta Hof TD) daughter. Her name is Tela. She is a certified Avalanche Rescue Dog.

02/17/2022

“D” litter, Dre v Kearanen Talo in Arkansas. 17 months old. He belongs to Margaret Holt. My Mariah v Majic Forest is his mother and Printz v Tuchscherer is his father.

02/09/2022

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01/09/2022

This is Flare! She will be 7 weeks on Tuesday!! Pele and Kalidor

01/05/2022

Beautiful Dre from the D litter just over a year old now. He lives in Little Rock Arkansas!

12/21/2021

Deckard Blue v Kearanen Talo..

12/21/2021

MERRY CHRISTMAS from Kearanen Talo German Shepherds

12/17/2021

The new Pele/Kalidor litter is three weeks old! Started eating real food this week!! Looks like 4 Long Coat girls! ❤️❤️❤️

12/11/2021

Mariah/Printz, Deckard!

12/06/2021

Kalidor/Pele puppy, Ettienne working on her public access skills for hearing assistance work!! She is just 7 months old today!! Good girl, Ettienne!!

12/04/2021

My current litter was born almost 2 weeks ago, and I share it with Tuchscherer Kennels located in Kansas. There are seven girls and one boy! A few are long coats and a several are stock coats. The sire of this litter is my long coat black stud dog, Roc v Huerta Hof TD, OFA Good hips and normal elbows. The dam of this litter is Pele v Tuchscherer CGC, OFA Good hips and normal elbows. This is a repeat breeding of the litter I had last summer.

12/04/2021

Welcome to Kearanen Talo German Shepherds! This is a page in progress! Here, you will find information about current and upcoming litters. You will also find videos and photos of the training I do with my puppies before they even go home! It is dedicated to sharing, and educating all the wonderful things a breeder can do with puppies to help them succeed in life and make seamless transitions into life in their forever homes!

12/03/2021