About Us
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Zeder Kämme, the German words
for “Cedar Crest” is our home and training facility located in Greenleaf
Idaho. We are just 30 miles west of Boise, Idaho, a few miles north of
the Snake River and the Ste. Chapelle Winery and a stone’s throw from
the Owyhee mountains.
I am breeding and training a TOTAL,
balanced German Shepherd Dog; one that can demonstrate correct
temperament through working tests and/or the sport of Schutzhund, one
that has correct structure and is striking to behold.... These are
GERMAN shepherds. Every country has their own interpretation of the
Standard, but we follow the German style. I want a dog that can be shown in the SV style show ring and be
a fun sport dog, a companion, and a dog that exemplifies the beauty and structural
soundness of the breed. My dogs are easy to live with, reliable, and can be easily trained, even by a novice.
In short,
this is a dog anyone should be happy to own. I closely adhere to the
German program (as outlined by the SV and the FCI breed standard.) as a
guideline for breeding & use V, VA, KKL1 (Class One) West German
breeding stock. I do not use dogs with the hip or elbow ratings of
a3 (noch zugelassen), German translation "still acceptable" for
breeding. You'll also notice that most of my dogs and those I use
for breeding have ZW (breed value) numbers in the 70's. (The lower
the number the better hip roduction can be anticipated.) I have learned over the years that many of the so called
"top breeders" are often willing to compromise health and temperament
for a top rating in the breed ring. While beauty and structure are
important to me, I do exhibit my dogs even though a top placing may
not be possible. I would rather have a sound dog than a winning
dog!
Foremost, I enjoy these animals as companions
and as a source of humor, enjoyment, and exercise. My kennel and dogs
are a serious hobby. My profession is that of an educator. I offer
all buyers extensive information about our kennel and the lines of the
dogs I use. I strongly encourage people to visit and meet the dogs and
myself. Owners have thanked me and have been glad they spent the extra
time and a little more money to buy a quality animal from someone with
honesty and integrity. Written sales contracts and health guarantees as
well as a regular newsletter to owners of our dogs are just a few ways
that we “go the extra mile.”
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