Domus Invictus German Shepherds

28/08/2025

Photo dump time! Thanks Oddpaw Studio for capturing these little snapshots in time. I feel like they're bigger every time I blink!

📷 A Litter - Falcon, Kenai, Arson, Semper, Myco

25/08/2025

The Domus Invictus German Shepherds pups are 5 weeks old and have now graduated from sharing crates to having their very own!

After spending an hour outside running around in the grass, playing in their puppy splash pad, and being introduced to Big Greenie (our John Deere riding mower) these kiddos were ready for some down time in their "bedrooms" with a nice, cool, teeth-soothing, chicken leg snack.

21/08/2025

I guess they'e decided that a big, cushy, memory foam bed isn't such an insult after all. 🤣

20/08/2025

They seem so sweet and gentle when they're asleep. (Its a lie 🤣)

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20/08/2025

We're 30 days old today! Mom is pretty much sick of us and our insanely sharp needle teeth, we're eating, drinking, and pottying in our litter tray all on our own, and we have full reign of our entire bedroom! No more whelping box for us because we're big kids now!

We had our fourth nail trim and our very first baths today, and we even get to watch Bluey!

We can't wait to meet our new people in a few weeks! ✈️

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18/08/2025

These powder sessions from Oddpaw Studio turned out absolutely incredible!

Check out our big red cloud dog! 😍 Jack is the sire to our current litter and he had a lot of fun doing this photoshoot!

15/08/2025

Bought the kids a new floofy bed today. Not sure why I bothered 😅

13/08/2025

Week three is a *huge* week for the pups as they hit some major milestones! Not only is it the first time they’re introduced to food beyond mama Hange’s milk, but it also means we can start potty training and crate training!

Once the puppies start eating their meals we can predict the next phase: *food coma* 😴. After a hearty meal they’re placed all together in one crate and like magic they fall fast asleep in a big, snuggly pile of cuteness.

This gives us the perfect window to deep clean their play area! We clear everything out, mop, scrub, disinfect, and add fresh bedding, potty pads, and litter materials. These deep cleans are a labor of love and by the time we’re done the pups are usually waking up from their nap and ready to enjoy their fresh, clean space.

As they grow, we’ll start transitioning to two crates instead of one, and eventually, each pup will have their own crate with a personal food bowl for meals and nap time. By the time they reach eight weeks and head to their new homes, they’ll be crate-trained and ready for their next adventure!

09/08/2025

Our littles will be 3 weeks old tomorrow! Eyes and ears are open and personalities are beginning to shine through as they navigate their growing play space and have new experiences every day.

Pink girl is our frontrunner for all things new. She was the first to walk, the first to open her eyes, the first that we saw pottying on her own without mama Hange actively stimulating her, and now she's the first to fully climb up on that step and lord her superiority over her peasant brothers.

Green boy is the most human-interactive so far. He has actively waddled his little butt over to me on multiple occasions wagging his little otter tail and wanting me to give him attention. He was also the first to full blown bite me (full grip!) and he is a menace to his siblings - especially Yellow boy - although I feel he's just matching energy.

Yellow boy is also a bloody menace and is usually the one starting drama between the rest. I've seen him put Pink girl's entire leg in his mouth, and I've also seen him put Green boy's whole face in there too. He was the first one to bark and is just an all around sassy little monster.

Blue boy has always been one of the biggest and he likes to EAT!!! He's usually the first one scrambling over to mom when she's around and the last one off. He is a CHONK! Tomorrow will be their first taste of puppy mush and I'm very excited to see what he thinks!

Purple boy is our lazy fella so far. His favorite thing to do is snuggle and he'll fall asleep in your arms right away when picked up. Things can change of course and they're all still too young to make full determinations, but so far he's giving "pet home" energy. However he is going to be STUNNING and is definitely the reddest colored of the bunch. Coupled with his beautiful long coat, I'm wondering if he's going to wind up looking more like his grandpa Grisu vom Frankengold (pictured) than either of his direct parents. 😍

Potty training has begun and they're introduced to new sights, smells, and flooring textures daily. Today they got to smell and feel some damp leaves from outside as well as walk across a sheet of eggcrate lighting diffuser (pictured bottom left corner) from the hardware store.

We'll get some updated individual pictures this week!

31/07/2025

Jack and Hange, parents to our current litter, are enjoying this break in the heat here in Kansas! 🥰

30/07/2025

Its Embark day today!

Did you you that all of our Domus Invictus puppies go to their new homes with a full genetic DNA panel already completed?

Embark is a genetic test that analyzes a dog's DNA to provide insights into its breed ancestry, genetic health risks, and potential traits. It helps dog owners learn more about their pets and make informed decisions about their care.

Breed Identification:
Embark identifies breed ancestry by analyzing over 350 breeds, types, and varieties, including dingoes, coyotes, and wolves.

Health Screening:
The test screens for over 270 genetic health conditions, offering insights into potential risks for various diseases.

Trait Analysis:
Embark can also reveal information about your dog's physical traits, such as coat color, shedding potential, and body size.

Relative Finder:
Embark's Relative Finder feature allows you to connect with other dogs in their database that are related to yours, including close relatives like cousins and even direct family members.

14/03/2025

Jackdaw x Nike are here! 🥰

Welcome to the world, babies!

Nike x Jack kids made it to the big world! Happy Birthday 3/13/2025. I can’t wait to see what you become! 2 boys and 4 girls.