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We look forward to getting to know you and invite you to read thru these often asked questions.
Are your dogs imported?
Our dogs are imported from Germany and Czech Republic or bred by us. We are very meticulous with the choice of those, who we bring into our bringing program. The kennels we partner with, we trust in the integrity of their upbringing and the environment they come from.
Are your dogs health tested?
Yes. All dogs, that are in our breeding program have certified and passing hips and elbows. Xrays were taken under sedation and are certified by SV or WUSV by German Shepherd breed experts. All dogs are also tested for DM (Degenerative Myelopathy).
Who chooses the puppy?
We spend great deal of time to get to know you, your lifestyle and what you are looking for in your puppy. Our puppies are born in our home and we touch and feel them every day. We get to know them well, while they are growing up and in partnership with you and based on your preferences and lifestyle, in partnership with you we choose the puppy to fit your family the best.
Do I have to show my dog?
No. King Of Zion puppies are family companions. We do not expect our clients to present puppy in the show ring.
Can I breed my puppy?
Breeding rights and full registration can be approved after minimum requirements are met. All puppies are sold with limited registration till proper health testing is completed - hips/ elbows certification by WUSV or SV and DM, dog must be shown under SV, USCA or GSDCA judge with SG rating and must earn minimum of AD & BH-VT titles. KOZ must approve all breeding mates (males/ females) to ensure standards are followed and to keep our lines pure (i.e. no breeding to stock coats, white shepherds, pandas, etc.) . Additional requirements can be shared during interview.
Some specific litters - puppies will be placed only to pet homes or to co-owned partnership with experienced kennels and approved for breeding only after full titling with breed survey.
What means IGP?
What means dog has breed survey?
Do you train your dogs?
Are your dogs' titles real?
Yes, absolutely. Integrity is greatly important to us and all earned titles can be proven and are available to public. It is also one of the reasons, we share videos on our social media, sharing our dogs' work. All of our titles and real and earned by us or in partnership with entrusted trainer in Europe.
Can we come and visit your dogs?
The German Shepherd Dog, whose methodical breeding was started in 1899 after the foundation of the society, had been bred from the central German and southern German breeds of the herding dogs existing at that time with the ultimate objective of creating a working dog inclined to high achievements. In order to achieve this objective, the breed standard of the German Shepherd Dog was determined, which relates to the physical constitution as well as the traits and characteristics.
What is the breed standard?
Yes, we follow the German standard listed below. Full page: https://www.germanshepherddog.com/about/german-shepherd-dogs/breed-standards/
Our dogs are imported from Germany and Czech Republic or bred by us. We are very meticulous with the choice of those, who we bring into our bringing program. The kennels we partner with, we trust in the integrity of their upbringing and the environment they come from.
Are your dogs health tested?
Yes. All dogs, that are in our breeding program have certified and passing hips and elbows. Xrays were taken under sedation and are certified by SV or WUSV by German Shepherd breed experts. All dogs are also tested for DM (Degenerative Myelopathy).
Who chooses the puppy?
We spend great deal of time to get to know you, your lifestyle and what you are looking for in your puppy. Our puppies are born in our home and we touch and feel them every day. We get to know them well, while they are growing up and in partnership with you and based on your preferences and lifestyle, in partnership with you we choose the puppy to fit your family the best.
Do I have to show my dog?
No. King Of Zion puppies are family companions. We do not expect our clients to present puppy in the show ring.
Can I breed my puppy?
Breeding rights and full registration can be approved after minimum requirements are met. All puppies are sold with limited registration till proper health testing is completed - hips/ elbows certification by WUSV or SV and DM, dog must be shown under SV, USCA or GSDCA judge with SG rating and must earn minimum of AD & BH-VT titles. KOZ must approve all breeding mates (males/ females) to ensure standards are followed and to keep our lines pure (i.e. no breeding to stock coats, white shepherds, pandas, etc.) . Additional requirements can be shared during interview.
Some specific litters - puppies will be placed only to pet homes or to co-owned partnership with experienced kennels and approved for breeding only after full titling with breed survey.
What means IGP?
What means dog has breed survey?
Do you train your dogs?
Are your dogs' titles real?
Yes, absolutely. Integrity is greatly important to us and all earned titles can be proven and are available to public. It is also one of the reasons, we share videos on our social media, sharing our dogs' work. All of our titles and real and earned by us or in partnership with entrusted trainer in Europe.
Can we come and visit your dogs?
The German Shepherd Dog, whose methodical breeding was started in 1899 after the foundation of the society, had been bred from the central German and southern German breeds of the herding dogs existing at that time with the ultimate objective of creating a working dog inclined to high achievements. In order to achieve this objective, the breed standard of the German Shepherd Dog was determined, which relates to the physical constitution as well as the traits and characteristics.
What is the breed standard?
Yes, we follow the German standard listed below. Full page: https://www.germanshepherddog.com/about/german-shepherd-dogs/breed-standards/