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Zwinger vom Rabenauge

ʙʀᴇᴇᴅᴇʀ - ᴏᴡɴᴇʀ - ʜᴀɴᴅʟᴇʀ
♢ Working Line German Shepherds
♢ Health Tested & Titled My view of the German Shepherd Dog is one of versatility.

Originally bred as herding dogs, they have developed over the years into protection animals, companion animals, service animals and all around working/sport animals. They should be level headed, and capable of performing any task in any environment, with strong biddability and appropriate discernment, reacting correctly to a variety of situations. My goal is to produce dogs who replicate these characteristics, and are overall sound (both mentally and physically) and correct.

07/27/2025

Eight Hours.

From the very first contraction to the arrival of the last puppy, Akira labored for almost precisely eight hours. After her first litter requiring medical intervention, I was somewhat nervous, but she handled the entire process with grace, resilience, and the quiet strength she’s shown time and time again. It’s as if motherhood is written into her bones. She slipped back into the role without hesitation, like she’d never left it.

At 1:43 am, with the house hushed and the world still sleeping, her next litter made its entrance - led (loudly) by Dakota, our purple-collared boy, who made sure we all knew he had arrived. From his first breath, he’s been a talker, protesting the experience with full-volume commentary, which he’s continued throughout the day.

After a well-earned break (complete with a scoop of ice cream and a sip of bone broth to recharge), Akira got back to work at 4:33 am, and from there, it was rapid fire. Puppy after puppy joined us in quick succession, each one healthy, vocal, and strong. By 9:00 am, we were done. A quick vet check confirmed what we suspected: Akira was finished, healthy, and very eager to head home.

Now back in her den, she’s resting with her newborns, calm and collected, as if she hasn’t just brought seven new lives into the world in the span of a night. She is such an exceptional mother, and handled the entire whelp like a seasoned pro.

The pups and mama are all doing well - adjusting, nursing, and settling into the rhythm of these precious first hours. And, as tradition seemingly dictates, Akira has once again chosen July 26th as her designated whelping date (the same as her first litter) and appears to be maintaining her preference for raising boys. 😉

We’re off to a beautiful start. More updates (and pictures!) soon.

Dakota (Purple Boy) 1lb 1.1oz, bicolor 💣
Jubilee (Pink Girl) 1lb 2oz, black 🎉
Seneca (White Girl) 1lb 1.8oz, black 🕊
Hayes (Green Boy) 1lb 1.6oz, black 🌾
Bantam (Grey Boy) 1lb 2.7oz, sable ⚡
Dublin (Blue Boy) 1lb 4.3oz, sable 🍀
Flint (Black Boy) 1lb 0.8oz, black 🔥

Sire: V Urs vom Wolfsdreieck IGP3 IFH1 lbz
Dam: V UCH HAM Hustle vom Haus Tyson IGP2 TC CD RN RATS DM DS CGCA CGCU TKI CHIC ang.

Welcome to the world B litter, named after heirloom varieties of corn - they have the juice!

Applications for sport and pet homes are still open. Please message me here for more info, or fill out the questionnaire on my website!

07/23/2025

You butter 🧈 believe it...

Our B litter is only roughly 3 days away! Not to be corny, but we're all pretty excited to meet these a-maize-ing little kernels.

Akira certainly hasn't been sleeping on the cob, either. She's been busy getting this corn ready to POP! 💥

Don't forget to stalk this page and keep your ears 🌽 open, you won't want to miss these corn dogs!

07/20/2025

With just under a week left to go, let's play count the puppies! 🎉

First photo is the original from the vet, second is my attempt at bumping up the contrast for an easier counting experience. These were taken somewhat early due to my vet being off next week, but we are pretty sure we know what to expect in terms of numbers.

Now, we wait. ⏳

In the meantime, I'll be over here double checking my supplies, organizing my whelping cart, packing my to-go bag, and making sure there are enough snacks in the pantry and premade meals in the freezer to last me several days, at least.

07/04/2025

Akira LOVES to visit NEO Pet and Working Dog - she's pretty sure all of the snacks are for her, specifically 🤩

A quick little outing to visit our favorite working dog store in Cleveland and pick up more food because /someone/ is never satisfied and is clearly starving.

06/30/2025

It's been a minute since I've had the opportunity to see Zuko, let alone stack and photograph him. Structurally, he's quite lovely, even if his croup is steeper than I'd like and the cowlick above his tail does him no favors. Maturity has done him wonders, otherwise.

Alyx vom Rabenauge

06/28/2025

Akira's kindness to other animals is, perhaps, one of my favorite traits about her. In a field, surrounded by fireflies, she can simply choose to watch them, allowing them to occasionally bounce off her nose, and the thought of grabbing one midair seems to never cross her mind.

I am glad I left the leaves last year - I have not seen this many fireflies since I lived on Long Island, and I have a feeling that my ex raking leaves religiously contributed to our absolute lack of these lovely little creatures in the yard.

06/25/2025

I am thrilled to announce that Akira is pregnant, and am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my B litter!

I am expecting well-built, capable sport dogs with this pairing. They should have strong tracking skills, intelligence, and medium to high food & toy drives. I expect thicker nerve than what was seen with the A litter, but hopefully a comparable level of balance.

Zorro is a large, powerful and full-bodied male. With an impressive and expressive head, he has deep, rich pigment and simply oozes strength and type. He brings excellent tracking ability, a big motor, big grips, and thick nerve. He is an incredibly intelligent dog and has been seen to pass that on to his offspring. He is a true joy to watch, both in obedience and protection, and is just as lovely off the field.

Akira is a large female of medium strength. She has a beautiful head and expressive face, excellent pigment and a fluid, harmonious build. She is eager and willing to work, with a strong desire to please. Exceptionally easy to live with, yet strong in the work, with a touch of nerve to tap into. She is incredibly clear-headed and balanced, being just as at home on the field as she is at a busy brewery. She truly is the epitome of the "go everywhere" dog.

This litter is due at the end of July, with pups being ready around the end of September. Ideally, I'd like to find a co-own situation for a female and can discuss terms with any interested parties! I can be reached via message here, or email at [email protected].

Thank you, Anastasia, for the STUNNING ad!

https://www.working-dog.com/breed/vom-Rabenauge-311621

06/22/2025

Today, under GSSCC judge Ken Trouton, Finch and I trialed for her BH.

This is the second BH I've done in as many months, and I am so pleased with how she showed! She was spirited and connected, and I think our relationship really shined. There are some small things to clean, but what a lovely picture overall from her.

I would like to thank Sean and Staci Murphy for their consistent support and encouragement, South Michigan Schutzhund & Police for a well run trial, and judge Ken for his kind words and fair judging. To be told that my fellow BH and I put on some of the nicest BH obedience that they've seen was a bit emotional, I will not lie, but it ignites a fire to really show the world what this little dog can do.

Congratulations to all of the participants on their new titles, and may I proudly present to you,

SG Aves vom Rabenauge BH/VT TC WB

06/09/2025

You know who's knees aren't weak, who's paws aren't sweaty, and who's legs aren't heavy?

Finch. Eyes always on the prize, and she knows how to get what she wants.

(What she wants is violence.)

07/12/2024

Finch, by contrast, is just... easy. Her obedience feels as simple as breathing. She's very naturally handler oriented and engaged, naturally pushy in play, and while she has more nerve than I really wanted, it was a possibility I knew of when I made the pairing. She's the only one, and it makes her a bit spicy, and a lot of fun. Her sits are the product of her great-grandfather, sure, but a slow sit is better than no sit, and Hawk makes up for that.

Don't get me wrong - she struggles in other areas that Hawk does not. She second guesses herself more, and she is less surefooted. The WB was very clear in her absolute /disdain/ for heights and "hollow" sounding flooring. She'll make a fun obedience dog, we'll aim to title, but she'll probably be the one that teaches me how to handle a quick to frustrate, low threshold dog. There's a connection here, one that hasn't needed to be fostered and encouraged. Her sister likes me well enough, but she's far more likely to choose something in the environment - something we are continuously working on with what effectively amounts to a sock puppet puppy.

Finch really only has eyes for me. That "gut feeling" I had for her at birth may never amount to anything for sport or breeding, but I'd like to think I got a pretty cool little dog for it.

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