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Criteria for our breeding / working program. Dogs are chosen from time-tested bloodlines proven to produce exceptional quality minds and bodies. Outstanding personality: Sucherquelle shepherds are outgoing, confident, eager to meet life head-on. Wonderful disposition: Our shepherds are loving and loyal to their families. Correct structure: Must come close to the breed standard. Deep rich pigment, dark eyes with that unmistakable "let's do something" sparkle, sound hips. Willingness to work: Every individual has their own special interest; whether it be tracking, trailing, searching, guarding the premises or vehicle, or just being a best friend. NEVER OVER-ESTIMATE the power of the sire and NEVER UNDER-ESTIMATE the power of the dam. If there are quality puppies to be produced there must be quality parents. My females are handled and used just like the males. Puppy Management Sucherquelle puppies are handled from birth. The nursery is climate-controlled and when the puppies are big enough to leave the whelping box they are taken for walks in the kennel yard and then graduate to short walks in the woods. There is much to be learned about individual personalities from these walks. There are puppies that like to climb the rocks, some love the creek, many carry twigs or branches, and of course; the independent ones who can't wait and run ahead of the pack. These things and more are noted and recorded. As weaning time approaches pups are fed from a pie tin in the beginning so as to associate the popping and cracking of the tin with a pleasant experience (food). Collars are introduced around six weeks and very shortly after the pups are tattooed. When the litter reaches 7 weeks old we travel into Columbus, Ohio for evaluations by our trainer, Amy Revta Richardson. Interested individuals are invited to watch and ask done by a third party we insure that the mission of Sucherquelle German Shepherds remains on track. We strive to produce individuals who meet the breed standard and therefore are honest, hardworking, loving and devoted friends. Every effort is made to place each puppy in a home suitable for their temperament. How an individual develops depends on how the pup is raised. Puppies must be correctly socialized and handled....the first six months is critical if a pup is to develop into a well-adjusted adult. Much time and energy is needed in this time-frame. Sucherquelle has only started correctly....excellent bloodlines, sound body structure, clear minds, correct food and handling...once the pups leave here it is up to the new owners to finish the job. Proper raising is not to be taken lightly....the rewards for a job well done is a loving and devoted friend for life.  
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