Introducing Wolfric Heimdall von Vanto

James A. · 07-28-2007

Our new family member, aged 8 weeks. He is a German Shepherd, and will grow up to be a sweet bad-ass. He's got a rockin' dam and sire.

His name means "Wolf Ruler, Guardian of Gods, Son of Vanto". To maximize pretension, pronounce the W like a V. Apparently, they do that in the Fatherland.

Guardian of Gods was Julie's idea.

Lil G · 07-28-2007

How sweet is that! It is always a blessing to have a new member to the family. (especially, when they are that cute)

Marman · 07-28-2007

Beautiful dog...is that your first German Shepperd?

cuffedlinks · 07-28-2007

It's gonna be fun watching the photos as he grows....

jflattracker · 07-28-2007

He's adorable!

German shepherds are great dogs, they have a great personality!

James A. · 07-28-2007

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Originally Posted by Marman

Beautiful dog...is that your first German Shepperd?

Yep. I've heard that they are really mellow between ages 6 months to 18 months. I'm going to start him off easy, at first...guarding my shoes.

MWC · 07-28-2007

What a sweet face ... I've never owned a GS, but those that do, seem to stick with them.

**Shammy** · 07-28-2007

Be firm (meaning YOU are the master) with that baby James, from the git go or he'll run right over ya! When I had Bailey in obedience class, BOTH shepards got kicked out....errr...were asked to leave because their owners couldn't control them. They started caring about their behavior (or MISbehavior) too late. Not that I should laugh but it was comical to watch one lady flat out lay on top of her dog to make him sit!

Good luck...he's a cutie!

Ginger · 07-28-2007

what a name...I thought maybe James had another child I didn't hear about...

James A. · 07-28-2007

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Originally Posted by Shammy

Be firm (meaning YOU are the master) with that baby James, from the git go or he'll run right over ya! When I had Bailey in obedience class, BOTH shepards got kicked out....errr...were asked to leave because their owners couldn't control them. They started caring about their behavior (or MISbehavior) too late. Not that I should laugh but it was comical to watch one lady flat out lay on top of her dog to make him sit!

Good luck...he's a cutie!

Shammy, we start training next week. We're fired up about it. It's cool that the breeder/trainer is five minutes away. We're planning on taking it all the way. Julie has visions of ribbons dancing through her pretty head.

Ginger, keep your fingers crossed for us.

kirbyfan · 07-28-2007

Beautiful Dog!!! Cute kid too!!!

One of the greatest dogs and greatest guard dogs I ever knew was my mother-in-laws German Shepard....just a fantastic dog!

Ginger · 07-28-2007

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Originally Posted by James A.

Ginger, keep your fingers crossed for us.

All the fun's in trying, James!

(of course I'll keep my fingers crossed, and keep sending positive vibes your way in that regard.

)

Loree · 07-29-2007

how PRECIOUS!!!!!!
child and puppy both

Congratulations ......a new family member

horizon200 · 07-29-2007

GSD's are such wonderful and smart dogs. Very loyal to their family and very protective..yet they are also very gentle. Unfortunately, they are misunderstood by many as being aggressive. Let him know YOU are the alpha right away!
Our Sophie is 9 weeks old now and training is going well. She's almost doubled in size! Time to start in earnest. She has the sit and shake thing that all puppies learn fairly quick. She has learned to walk with us now instead of sitting down and trying to wiggle out of her leash. Now starts the command training (heel, come, down etc).
Enjoy him James...he'll bring years of fun!

ami · 07-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Ginger

what a name...I thought maybe James had another child I didn't hear about...

What a great looking dog...looks like my Australian Shepherd I had when I was little.

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James A. sandbagger vidiot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bell Buckle, TN Posts: 2,374	Introducing Wolfric Heimdall von Vanto Our new family member, aged 8 weeks. He is a German Shepherd, and will grow up to be a sweet bad-ass. He's got a rockin' dam and sire. His name means "Wolf Ruler, Guardian of Gods, Son of Vanto". To maximize pretension, pronounce the W like a V. Apparently, they do that in the Fatherland. Guardian of Gods was Julie's idea.

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Lil G añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,169	How sweet is that! It is always a blessing to have a new member to the family. (especially, when they are that cute)

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Marman añejo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,335	Beautiful dog...is that your first German Shepperd?

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jflattracker añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Loveland,Co Posts: 11,495	He's adorable! German shepherds are great dogs, they have a great personality!

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MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,012	What a sweet face ... I've never owned a GS, but those that do, seem to stick with them.

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Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,478	Be firm (meaning YOU are the master) with that baby James, from the git go or he'll run right over ya! When I had Bailey in obedience class, BOTH shepards got kicked out....errr...were asked to leave because their owners couldn't control them. They started caring about their behavior (or MISbehavior) too late. Not that I should laugh but it was comical to watch one lady flat out lay on top of her dog to make him sit! Good luck...he's a cutie!

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Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,165	what a name...I thought maybe James had another child I didn't hear about...

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kirbyfan añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Park Rapids Minnesota Posts: 3,710	Beautiful Dog!!! Cute kid too!!! One of the greatest dogs and greatest guard dogs I ever knew was my mother-in-laws German Shepard....just a fantastic dog!

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Loree añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: north of Pittsburgh Posts: 9,477	how PRECIOUS!!!!!! child and puppy both Congratulations ......a new family member

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horizon200 añejo Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 4,407	GSD's are such wonderful and smart dogs. Very loyal to their family and very protective..yet they are also very gentle. Unfortunately, they are misunderstood by many as being aggressive. Let him know YOU are the alpha right away! Our Sophie is 9 weeks old now and training is going well. She's almost doubled in size! Time to start in earnest. She has the sit and shake thing that all puppies learn fairly quick. She has learned to walk with us now instead of sitting down and trying to wiggle out of her leash. Now starts the command training (heel, come, down etc). Enjoy him James...he'll bring years of fun!

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