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Welcome! Granville German Shepherds is a small hobby breeding operation focused on producing quality, well-balanced German Shepherd Dogs for work, sport, and family companionship. We only breed occasional litters focusing on quality, not quantity. Our breeding goal is to eliminate health problems within the German Shepherd Dog breed while maintaining correct structure, solid temperaments, and working abilities. We are located in Illinois, just outside of Chicago.
Molly and Izzy April 2010
The dogs involved in our breeding program have undergone various screening tests offered by the Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA) and also by Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF). We feel that just taking radiographs of the dog's hips is not enough and that all breeders should be taking advantage of the health screenings available to them and using the test results to choose the best possible breeding matches.
We feel it is important to train and trial in multiple events, which showcases the versatility of the dog. It also allows for us to discover the strengths and weaknesses of each dog. We compete regularly with our dogs in UKC and SV Conformation, AKC and WDA Obedience, Rally, AKC and NADAC Agility, Herding, and Flyball.
We are members of The German Shepherd Dog Club Of America (GSDCA), The German Shepherd Dog Club Of America Working Dog Association (GSDCA-WDA), On The Border Herding Club, and The German Shepherd Dog Training Club Of Chicago. Our dogs are all dual registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), and the United Kennel Club (UKC), and we are in good standings with both organizations. We are also a signer of the GSDCA Breeder's Code Of Ethics.
We feel it is important to train and trial in multiple events, which showcases the versatility of the dog. It also allows for us to discover the strengths and weaknesses of each dog. We compete regularly with our dogs in UKC and SV Conformation, AKC and WDA Obedience, Rally, AKC and NADAC Agility, Herding, and Flyball.
We are members of The German Shepherd Dog Club Of America (GSDCA), The German Shepherd Dog Club Of America Working Dog Association (GSDCA-WDA), On The Border Herding Club, and The German Shepherd Dog Training Club Of Chicago. Our dogs are all dual registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), and the United Kennel Club (UKC), and we are in good standings with both organizations. We are also a signer of the GSDCA Breeder's Code Of Ethics.
Berlin, Izzy, Shannon, Chloe May 2009
