Varhaus German Shepherds

06/21/2025

Shepherd

Never “Shepard” 😬

06/17/2025

We had a few new arrivals this weekend and momma Micky is taking great care of them. As always, we are closely monitoring both momma and her babies, and everyone is doing well.

Unfortunately, there were some complications during the whelping process and we lost a couple of puppies despite our best efforts to revive them💔

This small litter may necessitate a change in our planned future pairings, and I will be reaching out to those on our waiting list over the next few weeks to assess readiness and preferences, so we can continue to breed responsibly and ethically.

06/13/2025

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Sharing a post from my work, Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital, today! For the past couple weeks I have been seeing a GDV each week! If I see a dog come in for abdominal distension and non-productive vomiting/retching I quickly take a right lateral x-ray to confirm the diagnosis and trochar (stick a sharp needle into the stomach to deflate it) ASAP while also starting a high volume of IV fluids to then go right into surgery.

“
🚨THIS is GDV – a life-threatening emergency🚨
�This X-ray shows a twisted, gas-filled stomach: Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) — one of the most critical surgical emergencies in dogs.

💥 What is GDV?�The stomach fills with gas and twists on itself, cutting off blood flow and trapping contents. It can progress in minutes and is fatal without urgent surgery.

🛑 Signs to watch for:
* Non-productive retching
* Sudden bloating
* Restlessness or pacing
* Collapse
*
🩺 Treatment:�Emergency surgery is the only life-saving option.

✅ Prevention tips:
* Consider a prophylactic gastropexy (stomach tacking), especially for deep-chested breeds like Great Danes, Weimaraners, and Standard Poodles.
* Avoid exercise 1 hour before and 2+ hours after meals.
* Feed 2–3 smaller meals daily rather than one large meal.
* Use slow-feeder bowls to prevent gulping.
* Avoid excessive water intake right after eating.
* Limit stress and rapid eating, especially in multi-dog households.

❗But even with the best care, sometimes prevention isn’t possible. Some dogs develop GDV with no clear trigger — knowing the signs and acting fast is key.

⏱️ If you even suspect GDV, don’t wait. Get to an emergency vet immediately.”

06/11/2025

Lou and her little tongue 👅 😂
-Mokoya x Gvido 2025

06/10/2025

*******UPDATE :vet sees 4 pups on the Xray*******

♥️🐾 Puppy count day for Ms Micra 🐾♥️

All the girls at the office just kept saying what a sweetheart she was 😊 (She really is just that sweet)

She held onto her morning 💩 and didn’t give us a great view.

We will hopefully see some big beautiful puppies this weekend!

Drop your best guess on how many below ⬇️

06/09/2025

What it takes to feed these beasts 😂

06/07/2025

Miss Sasha showing just how much she’s grown since her yellow collar days 🥹
-Bren x Iris 2023

06/04/2025

Low Cost Clinic

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If your pet is in need of some vaccines, now is your chance! Join us tomorrow at Harbor Humane Society for our Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic and help protect your pets from preventable diseases.

When: Thursday, June 5th from 12PM-2PM
Where: Harbor Humane Society, 14345 Bagley St, West Olive
**NOTE: This is a drive-thru service – Follow the cones and stay to the right. Dogs must be leashed and cats must be in a carrier! Payment (cash or card) is due at the time of service.
What: Affordable, accessible pet vaccines and preventatives for dogs and cats

Let's make sure our pets are living their best, healthiest lives!

06/04/2025

🐾✌🏻 🐾

06/03/2025

Ava from our 2020 Iris x Bren litter says she’s got this camping thing down ⛺️ 🌲 🔥

06/02/2025

I always love Violet’s facial expressions in her updates 😂
(Mokoya x Gvido 2024)