Grehenheim, as a breeding kennel of German Shepherd Dogs, was founded in 1979. The kennel has subsequently grown to one of the most successful in South Africa. The breeding policy is modelled on the most successful (possibly the only successful) system in the world, namely the German system as run by the Deutsche Schäferhund Verein (SV). In order to remain up to date with new developments, regular
trips to Germany are undertaken. The kennel became the first kennel in South Africa to be awarded the Breeders’ Platinum medal as well as the Diamond Breeders' Award. In 2011 a Double Diamond Breeders' Award was received: the only in the history of the Federation. The kennel has won the National Kennel Group 13 times out of 18 competitions, 10 of which were consecutive. Whilst no breeder can guarantee that a puppy will be a show winner or perfect, we believe that temperament and health are paramount and will replace any animal up to the age of two years that have disqualifying faults not evident and pointed out to the new owner at the time of sale. Dogs owned by us have won the National Sieger title on seven occasions and the bitch Tia von Grehenheim was South African Siegerin in 2005.
