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Dated: March 2007
Prices: Specific Prices are quoted in our
"Upcoming Litters." Generally, the price for each puppy is $1,600US, but
variations in price may occur depending on combinations
including, but not limited to, stud fees, travel fees,
litter size, number of males vs. females, and Non-Breeding Registrations
(if offered). Certain limited discounts are available
as well to verified working homes (ie, SAR and/or LEO).
DEPOSITS: Deposits are requested in the amount of $200US. These are
non-refundable (at the Breeder's option) but the deposit is transferrable. Upon receipt of
a deposit, Morgensolen will
send you a "Morgensolen Kennel Contract and Health
Guarantee."
DELIVERY: Pups must be fully paid for prior to leaving (8 weeks of
age), unless other arrangements have been made in writing. Each puppy will leave with a Health
Certificate from a qualified veterinarian. Initial vaccinations are given.
SHIPPING:
Morgensolen will supply at new owner's cost a "200" VariKennel-style
crate for transporting the pup. The cost of the crate
is approximately $100.00US (including taxes). Air
fares range from $100US-$300US (most North American
destinations). Airfare must be prepaid prior to the pup
leaving. Please note that while many puppies have been sent
to various places all over the world without encountering
any problems, there is always a risk of injury or death when
flying a puppy. Therefore, Morgensolen prefers that
new owners arrange direct pick-up of their new puppy, and Morgensolen will work with all new owners to ensure that the
new puppy arrives safely to its new home. Please note
that air transportation may also be limited due to
temperature restrictions and/or customs hours.
RANKING OF DEPOSITS:
Deposits are ranked by date received but "suitability of the
pup for a particular home" is always the foremost
consideration. Morgensolen does NOT advertise the concept of "first
pick" because this can be VERY misleading. There is no
such thing as "first pick" that applies equally to all
buyers - ranging from schutzhund to ring homes and/or
obedience/pet to protection/police homes, not to mention
conformation criteria.
An experienced Breeder:
1. Knows their lines/pups. 2. Sees the pups daily AND
has the best insight to interpret early behaviors in terms
of later aptitude for sport, etc... 3. Will do their
best to apply this knowledge/experience so each PUP gets the
very BEST (most suitable) HOME and PUPPY BUYERS get the
BEST (most suitable) PUP!!
TESTING: MorgenSolen litter mates exhibit strong consistency in
character (variations are more common between litters,
depending on the combination) but pups are tested at every
opportunity. These tests are ongoing and can vary with the
opportunity to subject pups to novel situations. Standard
temperament tests are included and tests become more
reliable as the pups mature. All test results are communicated to puppy buyers.
Their input is encouraged and often they help make the decision
as to which pup is most suitable for their purposes.
GENERALLY REARING CONSIDERATIONS:
Pups are raised in my home. They are handled (and color
coded) from the time they are born. The most aggressive
feeders are noted. From 2 weeks on, mild stress is applied
and reactions noted. (These mild stressors are from a
program called "Bio Sensor," which was later known as the
"Super Dog" Program and which was found to develop dogs that are superior when
put in learning or competitive situations). From 3 weeks on,
pack behavior is noted. General notes include: which pups
are the noisiest, which squirm and/or cry or settle down and
enjoy being handled, which win or lose in competition with
litter mates, etc... Responses to noise and change of
environment, footing, etc... From 4 weeks on,
socialization begins and more individual attention is given
each pup (away from litter mates) as well as introducing
pups to new places and people.. From 6 weeks on, tests
focus more on specifics, for example:
Dominance: (response to challenges, restraint, elevation,
etc...);
Social attraction/trainability: (attraction to humans,
following, willingness to retrieve, independence &
adventurous attitude, ability to solve problems, etc...);
Confidence:
(strange places/situations, reaction to strange
looking people, independence & adventurous attitude,
investigating/attacking strange toys, noises, heights,
tenacity in solving & overcoming barriers to various goals,
etc..) ;
Drive levels: food, prey (chasing balls and/or rags,
etc...and later, biting prey held by helpers; tenacity to
find/win food)
Prior to leaving, pups are prey biting and engaging in tug
of war, often with plastic bottle of rocks shook over their
heads.
Drive levels, nerve fiber, tenacity, confidence,
hardness and many other factors (including reaction to
gunfire) are noted. Very near to 8 weeks conformation is
evaluated.
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Conformation:
Morgensolen's "Committment to Excellence" is to
improve the working ability of the German Shepherd Dog. Thus,
while Morgensolen's Breeding Program selections are made
PRIMARILY for working ability and for health, good
conformation
is not ignored as structural integrity is a "must" for any working dog!
However,
excellent/"show winning"conformation PLUS exceptional,
natural working ability rarely (if ever) comes in one
neat package and breeders must chose breeding animals,
and compromise, according to their goals/primary
selection criteria. So, if the goal is to win in the competitive show arena
(primary selection being conformation) and this
selection proves successful in the show ring, it follows
that a second (or last) ranking for working ability (in
that same selection) will adversely effect working ability
(especially over many generations). Accordingly,
Morgensolen will always select primarily for
working ability and, if puppy buyers want a "show
prospect," then their best odds are in a
puppy/combination from a reputable breeder who selects
PRIMARILY for that. If, on the other hand, you
want a "working prospect," the odds are in favor of the
puppy/combination from a reputable breeder who selects
PRIMARILY for that. (Those odds are further
increased by line breeding/inbreeding on those qualities.)
Simple LAW OF PROBABILITY and not a claim that "show
breeders" never produce excellent working dogs. Nor is
it a claim that "working breeders" never produce
excellence in the show ring. Many years experience,
observing many "working" and "show" ("show" usually
called "Total DSD") litters enter
schutzhund training, proved to me the differences in
working ability (especially in young pups whose natural
ability is not yet enhanced or diminished by training)
and that the above Law of Probability is not a myth!
SchH3,IPO3,FH,Ang.(zva),2xDV.Lstsg.,Hd1).
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MorgenSolen Health Guarantee:
MorgenSolen stands behind every pup and
offers MorgenSolen puppy buyers a full refund or
replacement pup (at breeder's option) for specific
genetic health problems. But, we believe the best
"guarantee" is the one you never have to use!
MorgenSolen pups arrive with a medical certificate from
licensed veterinarian. They are guaranteed to be:
* Free of genetic disabling diseases.
* Hips are guaranteed to pass OFA or OVC.
(Exrays to be
taken/submitted prior to the
dog's 30 month birthday)
Longevity:
No line can claim to be free of health
diseases but MorgenSolen strives to breed to lines that enjoy a
superior reputation in this regard. Certainly longevity is the "best proof"
of health for the puppy
buyer! With regard to
"claims" regarding longevity, GSDs from all different lines
seem, in general, to be prone to many ailments by the time
they are 9 or 10 years old and many do not live
far past that age. As Morgensolen's "Committment
to Excellence," MorgenSolen will post all available
information it has on the life span of those German
Shepherds we have has used in our breeding program as
well as all available information on the puppies we have
bred.
Note regarding Longevity: Stress is one factor
to consider in longevity but food, exercise and general
care MUST be considered.
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Of the German Shepherds which MorgenSolen has used in
its Breeding Program...
The following have crossed the Rainbow Bridge:
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
Average Life Span: 11 years
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Breast Cancer has taken a toll on many brood bitches,
but not before 8+ years of age and this can often be
eluded by spaying your bitch.
Those brood bitches that did die of cancer between
8 and 9 years of age include:
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
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List of MorgenSolen Shepherds - Deaths due to
other causes :
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
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MorgenSolen Sires and Dams who have NOT
crossed the Rainbow Bridge (Revised March/07)
1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________
3. _________________________________
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