German Shepherd Dams

Breed Survey (Kkl1)

• Large, medium-strong, full-bodied, slightly elongated, feminine, well-shaped head; good upper and lower lines; upper arm should be sloping; slightly angulated hindquarters; straight front; effective, free movement; confident temperament; pronounced TSB.

Bundessiegerzuchtschau (JHKH) 2023

• Large, powerful, distinctly elongated female, expressive, well-shaped head, deep hindquarters, firm joints, slightly short upper arm; straight front; slightly narrow rear; she moves with sufficient reach.

  Judge: Harald Hohmann (Germany)

Temperament (Germany)

• Official character assessment (LG14 Bayern-Nord, Kronach e.V., 27.08.2023 – Judge: Erich Bösl).
• Natural, confident temperament with good handler bond and willing engagement.
• Sociable and good-natured with people and other dogs.
• Relaxed and unimpressed by environmental stimuli; secure motor function under movement challenges.
• Strong, energetic play drive with determined search behavior.
• Open and free in encounters with stable, dependable nerve strength.

Breeding Notes

• Correct structure, deep pigment, feminine type.
• Produces puppies with strong nerves and working ability.
• Pairs well with working or show-line studs.

Breed Survey (Kkl1)

• Large, powerful, expressive, very well pigmented female; dry and firm; slightly elongated. Strong, expressive head; high withers; firm, straight back; well-placed croup (should be longer); good front; very good rear angulation; correct gait; ground-covering movement with powerful drive and free reach; very good nobility. TSB pronounced.

Bundessiegerzuchtschau (JHKH) 2022

• Large, powerful, substantial; very good height-to-length ratio; high withers; slightly raised back; good length and position of the croup; very good hind angulation; upper arm should be longer and more sloping; well-balanced chest; straight front; hindquarters need to be more powerful and the front movement more free.

  Judge: Marco Oßmann (Germany)

Temperament (Germany)

• Official character assessment (LG20 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Güstrow-Borwinseck, 03.04.2022 – Judge: Nancy Herms).
• Very good handler bond with active, confident temperament.
• Sociable and good-natured with people and other dogs.
• Unimpressed by environmental stimuli; relaxed and secure around sound and movement challenges.
• Strong, dynamic play and prey drive with high willingness to engage and search independently.
• Calm in isolation and open, contact-friendly in encounters.

Breed Survey (Kkl1)

• Above-average size, strong, good expression. Good pigmentation, strong head, pronounced withers, straight back, short croup. Good angulation of forequarters and hindquarters, pronounced chest. Close behind and straight in front; she moves well. TSB pronounced.

Temperament (Germany)

• Official character assessment (LG14 Bayern-Nord, Dormitz e.V., 02.07.2022 – Judge: Gerd Beck).
• Good-natured and balanced temperament with normal handler bond and sociable behavior.
• Recovers quickly to environmental stimuli; unimpressed by gunshots and checks sound sources independently.
• Secure motor function; handles movement and height challenges appropriately.
• Moderate play and prey drive with relaxed intensity; willing to engage but not overly driven.
• Stable after brief separation and contact-friendly in encounters.

Breed Survey (Kkl1)

• Large, substantial, strong, dry, and firm female with very good conformation, very good pigmentation, very good expression, and good character. High, long withers; straight, firm back; good length and position of the croup. Well angulated in front and very well angulated in rear. Balanced chest proportions and a straight front. Powerful, ground-covering gait with good elevation. Confident temperament; pronounced TSB.

Bundessiegerzuchtschau (HGH-JHKH) 2022

• Large, powerful, substantial; well pigmented with a high proportion of black over the back. Expressive head with dark eyes; correct proportions; high withers and straight, firm back; slightly short croup with good position; very good fore and hind angulation; balanced chest and correct front; straight gait with effective movement and very good presentation.

  Judge: Ulrich Hausmann (Germany)

Temperament (Germany)

• Official character assessment (LG05 Nordrheinland, Frechen-Buschbell, 06.02.2022 – Judge: Wolfgang Barth).
• Balanced temperament with normal handler bond; open and free in direct encounters.
• Environmentally stable; relaxed around machinery noise and attentive yet controlled to gunshots.
• Secure motor function with quick stabilization on movement challenges.
• Moderate play and prey drive with energetic engagement when motivated.
• Calm in isolation and well-suited for structured family and sport environments.

Temperament (Germany)

• Official character assessment (LG17 Thüringen, Dachwig e.V., 02.11.2025 – Judge: Torsten Kallenbach).
• Natural, good-natured temperament; handled easily with strong sociability and good handler connection.
• Unimpressed by environmental stimuli including chainsaw and gunshots; checks origin independently.
• Secure motor function; stable under movement challenges with appropriate recovery.
• Persistent in play with handler; moderate prey and search drive requiring structured motivation.
• Stable in isolation and contact-friendly, open in encounters -- Comfortable when left alone briefly and confident, friendly with new people and guests.

Temperament (Germany)

• Official character assessment (LG12 Baden, Mannheim-Friedrichsfeld e.V., 21–22.03.2025 – Judge: Robert Lang).
• Natural, confident temperament with good handler bond and stable social behavior.
• Relaxed and unimpressed by environmental stimuli, including chainsaw and gunshots.
• Secure motor function; confident on unstable surfaces and height challenges.
• Strong, persistent play and prey drive with direct, determined search behavior.
• Stable under pressure; contact-friendly and free in encounters.

Breed Survey (Kkl1)

• Large, good substance without heaviness; very typical and expressive female; very well pigmented; expressive head with a very nice mask; high withers; firm, straight back; good position and length of croup; good front; very good rear angulation; balanced chest; correct front and gait; very good movement with powerful drive and free stride. TSB pronounced.

Temperament (Germany)

• Official character assessment (LG20 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Güstrow-Borwinseck, 23.10.2021 – Judge: Marco Oßmann).
• Natural, confident temperament with willing handler engagement and good overall demeanor.
• Social, good-natured, and confident with people and other dogs.
• Secure motor function; relaxed and neutral response to gunshots and environmental stimuli.
• Strong, persistent play drive; direct engagement in search work with moderate endurance.
• Open and contact-friendly in encounters; suitable for structured family and sport homes.

Temperament

• Stable, social temperament with confident interaction around children and guests.
• Clear-headed with strong nerves and steady composure in new environments.
• Environmentally sound, remaining calm around chainsaw noise and gunshots.
• Clear in the head, safe-natured, and stable nerves — the standard of our breeding program since 1999.
• Balanced drive suitable for active family life and sport foundations.

Breeding Notes

• Correct structure, deep pigment, feminine type.
• Produces puppies with strong nerves and natural biddability — a willingness to listen, learn, and respond to their handler.
• Pairs well with working or show-line studs.

Temperament

• Confident, socially stable temperament with strong presence and awareness.
• Clear in the head, safe-natured, and stable nerves — the foundation of our breeding program since 1999.
• Balanced and attentive in new environments with steady recovery.
• Good natural engagement with handler and responsive to direction.
• Moderate working drive suitable for active family life and sport foundations.

Breeding Notes

• Correct structure, deep pigment, feminine type.
• Produces puppies with strong nerves and working ability.
• Pairs well with working or show-line studs.

Temperament

• Natural, steady temperament with a calm and confident presence.
• Friendly and approachable, maintaining good composure in social settings.
• Clear in the head, safe-natured, and stable nerves — the foundation of our breeding program since 1999.
• Mentally balanced with secure nerves and consistent environmental stability.
• Moderate drive level, well-suited for structured homes and family environments.

Breeding Notes

• Correct structure, deep pigment, feminine type.
• Produces puppies with strong nerves and excellent biddability — naturally eager to listen, learn, and respond to their handler.
• Pairs well with working or show-line studs.

Temperament

• Official character assessment (LG02 Berlin-Brandenburg, 26.07.2025 – Judge: Torsten Kopp).
• Natural, confident temperament with very good bond to handler; happy and sociable.
• Good-natured and confident with groups and other dogs.
• Relaxed and attentive to environmental stimuli; neutral to gunshots and stabilizes quickly to sound and movement challenges.
• Secure motor function with quick recovery; handles height and movement surfaces appropriately.
• Moderate play and prey drive with relaxed intensity; benefits from structured motivation during search work.

Temperament

• Official character assessment (LG18 Sachsen, 08.11.2025 – Judge: Gerald Marthold).
• Balanced, natural temperament with strong bond to handler.
• Social and good-natured with people and other dogs; stable in group settings.
• Unimpressed by chainsaw, chain noise, and gunshots; remains relaxed and secure.
• Stable motor function under pressure; confident isolation and open in encounters.
• Moderate play and prey drive; benefits from active engagement and structured motivation.