About Vollkommen German Shepherds

We have both always been animal lovers? I enjoy the interaction and challenges involved in training, showing and breeding. Henry just loves all animals and that love is mutual? I have never seen a dog that didn't love him.

Henry is my greatest supporter, my driver, my water carrier, my van and trailer packer and most of all my Hero. We have been involved with import bred German shepherds since 1984. I was fascinated with the sport of Schutzhund and very impressed with the strict breeding criteria mandated by the German SV. We believe the German shepherd should be structurally correct, as genetically free of faults as possible and equally important that the temperament and working drives must be preserved.

I have bred, trained and titled my own dogs to the Schutzhund 3 level as well as shown in USA and WDA Sieger Shows. Probably our most notable wins have been with V Elsa vom Vollkommen, SchH 2, KKL1 "a", Youth Siegerin, 1997 WDA Sieger Show, Bowling Green, KY, and more recently our import, VA Ham von der Urbecke, SchH 3, KKL1 "a", VA 7 at the 2004 USA Sieger Show in Nashville, TN. then, even better, VA 4 at the 2005 Sieger Show in Reno, NV. Our Ham daughter, Kera vom Vollkommen, placed VP2 at the 2004 USA Sieger Show in Nashville, TN and SG 5 at the 2005 WDA Sieger Show in Pittsburgh.

My training as a medical research technician in reproductive endocrinology has been a wonderful advantage in the breeding aspect of our "hobby". During my years at the University I was privileged to work and collaborate with many researchers, scientists and veterinarians from top small animal reproductive centers including Cornell, UC Davis, Tulane and even Université de Liège, Belgium and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Uppsala, Sweden.

Since retiring from the University I have established an AKC approved canine semen collection and freezing facility, Canine Reproductive Technology. We are able to collect, evaluate, and process semen for fresh cooled breedings or freeze for long-term storage. We offer these services for all breeds of dogs. Please click the link above for more information.

OUR KENNEL We have 15 acres of land for our home and kennels. Our perimeter fencing is stock-wire and dog proof. There are 8 large covered kennels approximately 15' x 30', additionally we have 4 indoor kennels each 10' x 12' which are, heated and air-conditioned with access to a 10' x 12' outdoor run. Our dry conditions also have benefits, we have no fire-ants, very few fleas and very few ticks, our dogs rarely get hot spots or ear infections from moist conditions. Even in the hot summer months, with the low humidity, it is not uncomfortable outside and the evenings and mornings are always cool usually in the mid 60 's. Our schutzhund club, Palo Duro Working Dog Club, meets at our facility and we hold trials, shows and korungs. Having the Club here gives our puppies and young dogs the opportunity to see and experience a variety people and situations, which is very beneficial in their development. Click here to view a slideshow of our Kennel Facility (Please be patient as this is a large file)