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.