Izzy and Berlin Summer 2009
Welcome! Granville German Shepherds is a small hobby operation focused on producing quality, well-balanced German Shepherd Dogs. My goal in breeding is to eliminate health problems within the breed while maintaining correct structure and working abilities.
The dogs involved in my breeding program have undergone various screening tests offered by the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA) and also by Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF). I feel that just taking radiographs of the dog's hips is not enough and that breeders should be taking advantage of the health screenings available to them.
My dogs are Handler/Owner Trained (H.O.T.) which allows me to discover my dogs' strengths and weaknesses. I feel it is important to train and trial in multiple events, which showcases the versatility of the dog. I compete regularly with my dogs in Conformation, Obedience, Agility, and Flyball. I've also spent some time trying Herding, Therapy Work, and Schutzhund. Tracking will be in the near future!
I am a member of The German Shepherd Dog Club Of America (GSDCA), The German Shepherd Dog Club Of America Working Dog Association (GSDCA-WDA), The German Shepherd Dog Training Club Of Chicago, and the Canine Athletics Flyball Team. My dogs are dual registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), and the United Kennel Club (UKC), and I am in good standings with both organizations. I am also a signer of the GSDCA Breeder's Code Of Ethics.
My dogs are Handler/Owner Trained (H.O.T.) which allows me to discover my dogs' strengths and weaknesses. I feel it is important to train and trial in multiple events, which showcases the versatility of the dog. I compete regularly with my dogs in Conformation, Obedience, Agility, and Flyball. I've also spent some time trying Herding, Therapy Work, and Schutzhund. Tracking will be in the near future!
I am a member of The German Shepherd Dog Club Of America (GSDCA), The German Shepherd Dog Club Of America Working Dog Association (GSDCA-WDA), The German Shepherd Dog Training Club Of Chicago, and the Canine Athletics Flyball Team. My dogs are dual registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), and the United Kennel Club (UKC), and I am in good standings with both organizations. I am also a signer of the GSDCA Breeder's Code Of Ethics.
Berlin, Izzy, Shannon, Chloe May 2009