Introducing Wolfric Heimdall von Vanto - Page 3

Tashi · 08-07-2007

Awww - he is sooo sweet!! And such a good boy his first day of school!! Awwww - big kisses on his puppy nose...

James A. · 08-27-2007

Wolfric is growing really quickly. Still no ears...

We are also down to just one 2:30 am potty-break.

Rissask · 08-27-2007

Is he ever growing fast!

And look at the size of those paws, wow, he is going to be a big dog.

My sister in law and her family just bought their second German Shepherd. Unfortunately the first one had to be put down at about a year because of severe hip problems (dysplasia maybe?) so they are trying again.

James A. · 08-27-2007

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Originally Posted by Rissask

Is he ever growing fast!

And look at the size of those paws, wow, he is going to be a big dog.

My sister in law and her family just bought their second German Shepherd. Unfortunately the first one had to be put down at about a year because of severe hip problems (dysplasia maybe?) so they are trying again.

Yes, the GSD is a poster-child for hip-dysplasia. However, there is nothing special about GSDs that make them especially more prone to dysplasia than any other big dogs. It's just being big.

Rissask · 08-27-2007

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Originally Posted by James A.

Yes, the GSD is a poster-child for hip-dysplasia. However, there is nothing special about GSDs that make them especially more prone to dysplasia than any other big dogs. It's just being big.

Breeder selection likely makes a big difference too....they got their new one from a different breeder who was more highly recommended.

That was really hard on them having to put their first one down

...and obviously they love GS since they got another one!

Joana · 08-27-2007

Awww- he's sweet!!

Actual the hip-dysplasia also used to be a prob for a while (aside from simply being big dogs) here in Germany as they were breeding the Shepards to have an extremely low back-portion (read: ass), so the hips were suffering from that breeding.

And this: Schutzhund!!
Cracks me up to see a German word in the middle of an English convo.
Just fair though- so many English words have made it into everyday German- so now it's our turn to slowly invade English....kindergarten, angst.......hehe.

**sctx** · 08-27-2007

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Originally Posted by James A.

is that how Julie trained you???

horizon200 · 08-27-2007

Good looking Pup James!

Sophie's ears stand up on occasion...still not full time though. She is 13 weeks now. She was 24 lbs at 10 wks. Here are a couple of pics.

horizon200 · 01-06-2008

James....what's the latest on Wolfric?

Here are the latest Sophie pics.

With her sister Lucy (Lucy doesn't like the camera)

Lying on her Princess pillow

Just being Sophie

cpfstich · 01-06-2008

Beautiful Shepard James!!!

James A. · 01-07-2008

Wolfric just turned 7 months. I'm not sure what he weighs, but maybe 45 lbs. or so. We are intentionally keeping him very thin right now, as our breeder/trainer recommended that we keep him down for the first year to save wear on his developing bones.

I am huge GSD fan, now. He is a real joy and a Daddy's boy (much to Julie's chagrin).

horizon200 · 01-07-2008

Good looking boy James. Sophie is weighing in around 65-70 pounds now. She is actuall still pretty thin for here height. The vet asked us to keep an eye out for Displaysia too. So far no signs of it. She runs like a mad woman but with a normal gait.

I see Wolfric also has some ears to grow into!

Sophie's (although they are flat in the pics) are upright normally and look too big for her head!

James A. · 04-04-2008

Here's a photo update for all of you waiting with bated breath...

He loves to dance. This is "Glamorous" by Fergie. Don't ask me...

u2girlie · 04-04-2008

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Originally Posted by James A.

Here's a photo update for all of you waiting with bated breath...

He loves to dance. This is "Glamorous" by Fergie. Don't ask me...

Hilarious! He's a beautiful dog! I love shepards but have a Rottie (145 pounds) and a mutt (30 pounds) so hubby said no more dogs for me right now.

equinenut · 04-04-2008

Oh, he's GEORGEOUS!! I've been a GSD owner my whole life and there is no other breed that compares.

Here's my latest:

08-27-2007	#32 (permalink)
James A. sandbagger vidiot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bell Buckle, TN Posts: 2,479	Wolfric is growing really quickly. Still no ears... We are also down to just one 2:30 am potty-break. Last edited by James A.; 08-27-2007 at 10:01 AM..

01-07-2008	#41 (permalink)
James A. sandbagger vidiot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bell Buckle, TN Posts: 2,479	Wolfric just turned 7 months. I'm not sure what he weighs, but maybe 45 lbs. or so. We are intentionally keeping him very thin right now, as our breeder/trainer recommended that we keep him down for the first year to save wear on his developing bones. I am huge GSD fan, now. He is a real joy and a Daddy's boy (much to Julie's chagrin). Last edited by James A.; 01-07-2008 at 04:50 PM..

08-07-2007	#31 (permalink)
Tashi beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 270	Awww - he is sooo sweet!! And such a good boy his first day of school!! Awwww - big kisses on his puppy nose...

08-27-2007	#33 (permalink)
Rissask Brit basher Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 20,997	Is he ever growing fast! And look at the size of those paws, wow, he is going to be a big dog. My sister in law and her family just bought their second German Shepherd. Unfortunately the first one had to be put down at about a year because of severe hip problems (dysplasia maybe?) so they are trying again.

08-27-2007	#36 (permalink)
Joana Niiiice!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: With Quincy....... Posts: 5,183	Awww- he's sweet!! Actual the hip-dysplasia also used to be a prob for a while (aside from simply being big dogs) here in Germany as they were breeding the Shepards to have an extremely low back-portion (read: ass), so the hips were suffering from that breeding. And this: Schutzhund!! Cracks me up to see a German word in the middle of an English convo. Just fair though- so many English words have made it into everyday German- so now it's our turn to slowly invade English....kindergarten, angst.......hehe.

08-27-2007	#38 (permalink)
horizon200 añejo Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 4,831	Good looking Pup James! Sophie's ears stand up on occasion...still not full time though. She is 13 weeks now. She was 24 lbs at 10 wks. Here are a couple of pics.

01-06-2008	#39 (permalink)
horizon200 añejo Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 4,831	James....what's the latest on Wolfric? Here are the latest Sophie pics. With her sister Lucy (Lucy doesn't like the camera) Lying on her Princess pillow Just being Sophie

01-06-2008	#40 (permalink)
cpfstich el poli Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 11,437	Beautiful Shepard James!!!

01-07-2008	#42 (permalink)
horizon200 añejo Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 4,831	Good looking boy James. Sophie is weighing in around 65-70 pounds now. She is actuall still pretty thin for here height. The vet asked us to keep an eye out for Displaysia too. So far no signs of it. She runs like a mad woman but with a normal gait. I see Wolfric also has some ears to grow into! Sophie's (although they are flat in the pics) are upright normally and look too big for her head!

04-04-2008	#43 (permalink)
James A. sandbagger vidiot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bell Buckle, TN Posts: 2,479	Here's a photo update for all of you waiting with bated breath... He loves to dance. This is "Glamorous" by Fergie. Don't ask me...

04-04-2008	#45 (permalink)
equinenut life=playa Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Franklin, Wisconsin Posts: 586	Oh, he's GEORGEOUS!! I've been a GSD owner my whole life and there is no other breed that compares. Here's my latest:

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