Season Greetings

Weidenstrasse wishes all its friends and extended family warmest greetings of the season and best wishes for Happiness in the New Year  

Hadiya von der Weidenstrasse

Our little bundle of energy, Hadiya von der Weidenstrasse has grown so much, and what a little looker.

Hadiya von der Weidenstrasse is from: H-Apache von der Weidenstrasse and Lumiia von der Weidenstrasse

Owner Mrs Barbara Verster-Novak

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RIP *Wasim von der Weidenstrasse

As a breeder one has the privilege of sharing the lives of so many wonderful dogs. Every now and again, one of them burrows into you. Wasim was not only a Weidenstrasse Kennel stud but also part of my household and life. He was a large powerful presence and I am truly going to miss him. He was unwavering loyal right to the end. I am thankful to have so many of his wonderful progeny in my life and will continue to celebrate his life through their many achievements.

Looking forward to a bright future

Our boy *Wasim Von der Weidenstrasse has certainly contributed to our kennel's signature look and it is with great pride that his son *Jaeger Von der Weidenstrasse has stepped up to the mark. This youngster's progeny is definitely continuing our proud tradition of excellence.

Here are his latest beauties out of *Zagora Von der Weidenstrasse

  

Weidenstrasse in Kenya

How nice to see our Weidenstrasse offspring doing so well in their foreign homes. Please meet little Erica now 8 months old from Hawks K9S kennel in Kenya.

Sire: Erich Marat Bohemia (Erich, is a direct import, out of Marat Moravia Star (Czech Republic) and Elena Von Bellissimo)
Dam: Bella Weidenstrasse (daughter of Wasim Von Der Weidenstrasse)

Thank you for sharing VA Jïmmy Ñÿàśh

Go Bokke

Djaegyr von der Weidenstrasse is owned by the Pheiffers. Out of * Jaegyr von der Weidenstrasse & Zizke of Cadeau. Photo credit Tony Pheiffer.

Breed Survey

Progeny of H-Apache von der Weidenstrasse

Following up on the post on H-Apache von der Weidenstrasse, we are proud to introduce two of his lovely pups.

E-Drogon von der Weidenstrasse (12 weeks).

From: H-Apache von der Weidenstrasse and Ruzzia von der Weidenstrasse. What a beautiful head!Owner: Mrs Denise Oberholzer from George

Hadiya von der Weidenstrasse (8 weeks) what an energetic bundle.

From: H-Apache von der Weidenstrasse and Lumiia von der Weidenstrasse.

Comment from owner Mrs Barbara Verster-Novak:

"This morning she decided that my water feature does not require a pump which makes a very interesting sound. Then all the charging cables for cell phones she utilised as a tug of war game. She wanted to climb into a basket which is a little too high for her so she growled and barked at it. She is jumping into water bowls because it is fun and we can. I put a towel under the water bowl which was a big mistake as that was even greater fun.

Anything that moves is fair game. She grabs Oakley's tail and plays tug of war. When I stopped her from biting electric cables she barked at me. And so the list goes on and on".

Weidenstrasse furkids showtime

Show Results

We are very proud of our Weidenstrasse furkids and their wonderful owners' achievements at the Rosestad Breed Show on 28 September 2019, Judged by Mr C Appel and the Cradle Breed Show on the 21 September 2019, Judged by Mrs S van Kraayenburg.

Rosestad Breed Show

Class 9: Short Stock Hair Bitches over 24 Months

V 4 SKITA VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

A+, AD, V, SA055924/16, FC2462, DoB 20/03/2016 (Age: 3.5 Years) (*WASIM VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, V /*KENIA VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (for Life), AD, V(NBS)) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MRS D SAAYMAN

Class 10: Short Stock Hair Dogs over 24 Months

 V 3 YASKA VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

 A+, BH, AD, V, SA058695/17, FC2851, DoB 12/09/2017 (Age: 24.5 Months) (*EXXKALIBER VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, V /LUMIIA VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE BH, AD, SG) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MR M KOCH

The Cradle Breed Show

Class1: Short Stock Hair Bitches 6-9 Months

VP 1 YEVA VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,
VP, SA062013/19, FC3216, DoB 28/02/2019 (Age: 6.7 Months) (*UTHER OF SHARYLEIGH, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, VA(SA) /*WONJA VON FRECHENHAUSEN, Angekört (for Life), AD, V) B$O: MS M VON DER HEYDE

VP 2 YANI VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

VP, SA062012/19, FC3215, DoB 28/02/2019 (Age: 6.7 Months) (*UTHER OF SHARYLEIGH, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, VA(SA) /*WONJA VON FRECHENHAUSEN, Angekört (for Life), AD, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MRS Z VAN HEERDEN

VP 3 YEZIVA VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

VP, SA062014/19, FC3217, DoB 28/02/2019 (Age: 6.7 Months) (*UTHER OF SHARYLEIGH,

Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, VA(SA) /*WONJA VON FRECHENHAUSEN, Angekört (for Life), AD, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MR S DU PLESSIS

Class 2:Short Stock Hair Dogs 6-9 Months

VP 1 YASH VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

VP,SA062009/19, FC3212, DoB 28/02/2019 (Age: 6.7 Months) (*UTHER OF SHARYLEIGH, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, VA(SA) /*WONJA VON FRECHENHAUSEN, Angekört (for Life), AD, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MR MUGOVA

VP 2 XHAEGER VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

VP, SA061852/19, FC3208, DoB 26/02/2019 (Age: 6.8 Months) (*BARON VOM BIERSTADTER HOF, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, VA(SA) /JESTT VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE BH, AD, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MR JM THOMSON

Class 21:  Long Stock Hair Bitches 6-12 Months

VP 3 TRESKA VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

VP, SA060899/18, FC3121, DoB 07/11/2018 (Age: 10.5 Months) (*UTHER OF SHARYLEIGH,

Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, VA(SA) /CHANEL VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, AD, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MRS HP & MS E FRANZ

Class 22: Long Stock Hair Dogs 6-12 Months

VP 3 U-BODHI VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

VP, SA061225/18, FC3125, DoB 13/11/2018 (Age: 10.3 Months) (*QIVO VON KAZANDI, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, V(NBS) /ELERI OF SHARYLEIGH BH, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MISS C WEBB

VP 5 STANNES VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

VP, SA060882/18, FK1484, DoB 05/10/2018 (Age: 11.5 Months) (*WASIM VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, V /*YUKA VON FRECHENHAUSEN, Angekört (for Life), AD, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MR RKG SMITH

VP 6 UROC VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,
VP, SA061227/18, FC3127, DoB 13/11/2018 (Age: 10.3 Months) (*QIVO VON KAZANDI, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, V(NBS) /ELERI OF SHARYLEIGH BH, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MR E NAICK

Class 3:Short Stock Hair Bitches 9-12 Months

VP 2 TREZ VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

VP, SA060900/18, FC3122, DoB 07/11/2018 (Age: 10.5 Months) (*UTHER OF SHARYLEIGH, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, VA(SA) /CHANEL VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, AD, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MR KDG SMITH

Class 5: Stock Hair Bitches 12-18 Months
SG 5       RUSCH VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,
SG, SA060841/18, FC3080, DoB 20/08/2018 (Age: 13.1 Months) (*WASIM VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, V /GEMMA OF CADEAU, V) B&O: MS M VON DER HEYDE

Class 6:Short Stock Hair Dogs 12-18 Months

SG 5 NOKO VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,
SG, SA060219/18, FC3012, DoB 20/05/2018 (Age: 16.1 Months) (*PANCHO VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (2018-2019), BH, AD, V /NESSI VON FRECHENHAUSEN, SG) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MR B KLASEN

Class 23: Long Stock Hair Bitches 12-18 MonthsSG 3 LIGHTNING VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

SG, SA059757/18, FC3002, DoB 01/04/2018 (Age: 17.7 Months) (*JABARI VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, VA(SA), IPO1 /BISCA VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MRS SSV YATES

Class 24:Long Stock Hair Dogs 12-24 Months Dogs

SG 4 K-THOR VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,
A+, SG, SA060211/18, FC2997, DoB 19/03/2018 (Age: 18.1 Months) (*PANCHO VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (2018-2019), BH, AD, V /*WONJA VON FRECHENHAUSEN, Angekört (for Life), AD, V) B: MS M VON DER HEYDE O: MRS R HOMAN

Class 7:Short Stock Hair Bitches 18-24 Months

SG 3 HAITI VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,
A+, SG,SA059385/17, FC2920, DoB 09/12/2017 (Age: 21.4 Months) (*PANCHO VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (2018-2019), BH, AD, V /DIXIE VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, AD, V) B&O: MS M VON DER HEYDE

Class 19:Long Stock Hair Bitches over 24 Months

V 2U-NIKITA VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,
A+, V,SA058625/17, FC2809, DoB 20/06/2017 (Age: 2.3 Years) (*PANCHO VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (2018-2019), BH, AD, V /JESTT VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE BH, AD, V) B&O: MS M VON DER HEYDE

Class 9:Short Stock Hair Bitches over 24 Months

V 5 EJU VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,
A-, V, SA055058/15, FC2325, DoB 23/09/2015 (Age: 4 Years) (*WASIM VON DER  WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, V /*WOXI VON FRECHENHAUSEN, Angekört (for Life) BH, AD, VA(SA)) B&O: MS M VON DER HEYDE

Class 10:Short Stock Hair Dogs over 24 Months

V 2 *JAEGYR VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE,

A+, Angekört (2020-2021), BH, AD, V(NBS), SA057536/17, FC2652, DoB 27/01/2017 (Age: 2.6 Years) (*WASIM VON DER WEIDENSTRAßE, Angekört (for Life), BH, AD, V /QUEXY VON FRECHENHAUSEN, SG) B&O: MS M VON DER HEYDE

Photo credit: Centurion GSD Club Members

Weidenstrasse stars at the Friendly City Show

 Friendly City show

So proud of our Weidenstrasse offspring!

Yaska von der Weidenstrasse and his wonderful owner, Mr M Koch!
Yaska obtained FIRST PLACE in Class 8 at the Friendly City show.

Dam: Lumiia von der Weidenstrasse
Sire: Exxkaliber von der Weidenstrasse.

and.....

Taifun von der Weidenstrasse, A+, AD, BH, Angekoert for Life, V1 in Class 10 at the Friendly City GSD Breed Show!

Dam: Lumiia von der Weidenstrasse
Sire: Exxkaliber von der Weidenstrasse.
Congratulations to him, and his humans, Mr & Mrs R Corrans.

Quigley von der Weidenstrasse

Quigley von der Weidenstrasse, the 11 month old Weidenstrasse pup😆.

Dad is 

*Wasim von der Weidenstrasse

and mom is 

*Genara von der Weidenstrasse. 

His human parents Zirk and Doret tagged along with Quigley on his first camping weekend - a long weekend - at Buffalo Gorge (Wild Camp) where Quigley discovered his latest passion

Daisy and Apogeum

A feelgood story for the week ahead.

It is about a Limousin calf called Daisy who was hand raised with the kind help of Apogeum the Weidenstrasse German Shepherd.

Apogeum was born in 2016 and registered as Zoran von der Weidenstrasse to

Dam: *Yuka von Frechenhausen

Sire: *Wasim von der Weidenstrasse

Apogeum and Daisy live a happy carefree life in picturesque Keimoes with owner Mr Albertus van der Merwe who kindly shared the video.

To stud or not to stud....H-Apache von der Weidenstrasse

H-Apache von der Weidenstrasse

You will notice that I have used H-Apache extensively. The rationale behind this seemingly imprudent act is framed by what should be one of a breeders top concerns… that of ensuring the quality of the GSD breed. As the puppies of a stud dog become part of the legacy of a breeder, unproven stud dogs should be carefully considered. Even one such as H-Apache, who is technically considered a very correct dog with no extremes and a notably balanced temperament. His worth as a stud dog will eventually be in his ability to consistently produce healthy pups with as little faults as possible. This cannot be determined from a single litter

*Dexton von der Weidenstrasse

Universal Sieger.

I am extremely proud to announce that *Dexton von der Weidenstrasse has been crowned Universal

Sieger.at the National IGP Trial 2019 in Kwazulu Natal. 

This is Weidenstrasse's second Universal Sieger

*Harto von der Weidenstrasse in 2008 and*Dexton von der Weidenstrasse in 2019

Hennie and *Dexton von der Weidenstrasse 

Hennie and *Dexton von der Weidenstrasse 

The competition consists of three working tests and a breed conformation competition.  The working tests comply with IPO 3 regulations and incorporate tracking, obedience and protection - all dogs who successfully pass the working tests are assessed as to their conformation in accordance with the International Breed Standard for the German Shepherd Dog. All competing dogs must have passed important health tests, a vet check at the start of the competition and an assessment of their character throughout all parts of the competition.

The coveted title of Universal Sieger is awarded to the best performing male and the best performing female is crowned Universal Siegerin.

Various Puppy Development Stages for German Shepherds

*Jaegyr von der Weidenstrasse 's puppies

*Jaegyr von der Weidenstrasse

A+, AD, BH, Angekört 2020-2021, V(NBS)

Sire: *Wasim von der Weidenstrasse, V
Dam: Quexy von Frechenhausen, V

*Jaegyr von der Weidenstrasse

*Yuka von Frechenhausen and *Jaegyr von der Weidenstrasse,

Jaegyr makes the most adorable puppies with so much potential

Date of birth: 6.5.2019

Brother and Sister

Two brothers

This is the first Weidenstrasse litter from Jaegyr

*Jaegyr von der Weidenstrasse is currently for sale. Pls contact maren.vonder.heyde@gmail.com

*Jaegyr von der Weidenstrasse

*Jaegyr von der Weidenstrasse

*Jaegyr von der Weidenstrasse has been sold to  Mr Hamid Valju, Polokwane and therefore will be able to do stud work in that area.

A+, AD, BH, Angekört 2020-2021, V(NBS)

Sire: *Wasim von der Weidenstrasse, V
Dam: Quexy von Frechenhausen, V

Below Breed Survey Report – Surveyor Mr Frikkie van Kraayenburg

A large, powerful and substantial male with a dark saddle and very good body proportions. Very good, powerful, masculine head with good pigmentation and dark eyes. High wither, straight back. Very well laid croup that could be longer. Very good angulations. Balanced chest proportions. Correct in front. The hocks could be slightly more firm going, correct coming. Powerful hind thrust with very good forward reach. Drive, self-assurance and stress tolerance (TSB) pronounced, dog does not release

This is a male for the German Shepherd Connoisseur. Jaegyr is an above average male not only in temperament but also looks. He is masculine, dark mask, dark eyes, well constructed with an outstanding temperament.

Jaegyr is not for the soft hearted. He is a very playful boy but equally dominant if needed. He likes to take over. He has been very well socialized and is wonderful to watch with children.


NBS 2019: V(NBS) 2

*Harto von der Weidenstrasse

*Harto von den Weidenstrasse

A+, AD, BH, SchH 3, Kkl. 1 for Life, V (NBS)

A dog's tale !

*Harto von der Weidenstrasse came into my life as a visitor during the absence of its original owners who appointed me as the 'puppy-sitter' while they enjoyed the snow covered Alps during their regular holidays.

There was an instant deep connection between puppy Harto and myself.

He immediately fell into my shadow and followed my every step. As most puppies are, he too was extremely playful and I had no clue about training dogs except to teach him how to sit which I got right somehow.  I then went to the local dog-club and introduced this puppy to its first lesson at the age of 1 year. It was also my first lesson and I decided to fill my weekends with this activity.

Harto's owners returned home from their skiing-trip and I declared my desire to take him for weekend training. It was agreed that I could keep Harto on weekends and bring him back on Mondays. To my delight the family soon saw the benefit of this arrangement and there was an increased tendency to leave Harto in my care from one weekend to the next.

When Harto was 18months, the change of ownership paper was signed and I was finally Harto's official new owner. Now that he was mine, I took an unstoppable approach to training. I visited as many clubs as possible and I absorbed all the different training methods. I listened intently to every piece of advice and I entered Harto into his first National Breed Show. He was placed in the middle of the first group and I proudly took home his first small trophy. This was a milestone for me and we continued our club training and I completed the AD (endurance test) and BH (companion dog test). I decided to step up my knowledge and attended a seminar. The course presenter had a high opinion of my dog and also of my capabilities. He suggested the idea of taking extra-special training in Germany with a well known trainer whose services I could not afford but I was agreeable to pay for it on labor terms.

I found a cheap airline and packed my suitcase, loaned a flight-box with my dog inside, then aged 2,5yrs, and off we flew! 

We landed safely in Germany where dogs are greatly respected and also enjoy the privilege of travelling on public transport alongside their owners.  We got off the plane, onto a train and took a nice trip alongside the river Rhein . We arrived at our destination and at the train station were greeted by a friendly ranger. He whisked us off in his station wagon and we arrived at our new home for the following 3 months. 

I was the kennel supervisor and had the first class suite alongside 20 howling dogs.  My job description ranged from garden maintenance, pool cleaning, kennel cleaning to dog-food deliveries  and general Man Friday jobs in return for which my dog and I underwent very unique and effective training which up until today remains classified information. I am very grateful to this trainer for sharing such valuable methods with me.

Although I appreciated everything he did for me, I felt rather confined and needed to escape that feeling. So, one evening I packed my suitcase and in the morning I announced my departure. We got to the train station and took the next available train out of there.   I had no plans of where to head for, so I chose the quaint little village of Manderscheid nearby. For the first few days I had enough money to tie us over in a B+B but soon my funds ran out and I was forced to make alternative arrangements. I discovered a resort-hotel in the local forest and identified a need for general hotel maintenance. I approached the owner and he gladly accepted my offer of low cost manual labor. 

Harto and I were accommodated in a standard hotel-room with windows opening up to the sound of birds. I negotiated a daily payment which was ample for the basic requirements. We completed our chores during the day, which weren't much different to the ones I had been doing in the training camp previously and in the evening we had a good few hours to walk in the forest and swim in the lake. We found a dog training club in the area and attended lessons there too. We stayed at this hotel for the remainder of summer 2006, which was an extremely long, hot, beautiful season. 

By the end of summer we decided to come back home. 

We waved good bye and caught the next available train out of there and headed for Frankfurt airport. 

With all papers in place, the check-in procedure is fast and easy, yet I had a swell of tears in my eyes as was put onto the conveyor belt, inside his box and taken to beyond my eye-sight for loading into the cargo-hold of the airplane. During the entire long flight home I had the constant fear that might not even be on the same flight as I, perhaps he had been incorrectly loaded onto a wrong plane heading for China. Help!

My worries  ended when the plane landed in Cape Town and I walked across to the Import Department Buildings where animals are kept until they are claimed and there sitting in his box waiting for me was my dear friend. We spent some time relaxing by the seaside for a month or two and then entered our first Schutzhund trials. We quickly achieved Schutzhund 1/2/3 and then competed on National level. Harto scored a healthy V at the National Breed Show and a high score of 90% at the National Schutzhund 3 trial of 2007. He was announced Universalsieger 2008. Harto von der Weidenstrasse was the second dog having achieved this prestigious title since the beginning of the German Shepherd Dog Federation of South Africa in the 80's.  Since then we have retired from dog-sport but I do keep up Harto's daily obedience training at leisure time.

Christian Menzel

August 2008

Welcome to Weidenstrasse German Shepherd

Welcome to Weidenstrasse German Shepherd 

Weidenstrasse Zwinger has been serving the global community of German Shepherd Dog lovers since 1996.

We offer a professional, friendly, quality service based on 22 years of breeding top class dogs.

Zwinger von der Weidenstrasse is affiliated to the German Shepherd Dog Federation of South Africa and holds its highest breeder award, the prestigious Double Diamond Breeder Medal. This award is conferred on kennels who have demonstrated a consistent ability to breed dogs of the very highest caliber in both breed and trial competition and qualification events.

KENNEL

Space, Shelter, Love and Attention

Weidenstrasse Zwinger is committed to providing our dogs with the very best that they can have. We treat our dogs as family members, each one receiving individual treatment each and every day of the year. When not save and secure in their kennels they have free run of our large property or are engaged in breed or Schutzhund work to ensure they are always in top condition both physically and mentally.

Puppies, once weaned from their mothers have a special place in our Zwinger. Socialized from day 1 with a constant flow of people, dogs and learning they are confident, curious and bold.

Our breeding bitches have their own private spaces,

and raise their litters initially in the security of whelping boxes inside the house.

Our kennel runs are all on grass and dirt, no confining artificial concrete runs are used. Each houses a spacious wooden retreat providing shade from the sun and a dry place when the soaking rains of summer arrive.

Weidenstrasse dogs can be noisy, sometimes boisterous but always happy. You will see the difference our approach to breeding makes when you visit our Zwinger.

QUALITY

What is Quality and what is not!

It has been bothering me for quite some time that I am not always able to explain what a quality German Shepherd should look like.

I hope to demonstrate with this photo the clear distinction. We often forget that a German Shepherd is a very noble dog and to explain nobility is extremely difficult.

I do not think I have to say much more other than have a good look at this photo and decide for yourself which one is the quality German Shepherd.

We always talk about the color red and black. This is the ideal photo to show what we mean by red and black (obviously it is the puppy on the right). The dog on the left shows the black and tan we do not want to breed anymore.