SG1 Kep vom Khanguard
Kep is our pride and joy. She is an elite example of the total German Shepherd Dog that every discerning breeder strives to produce. Kep won SG1 (first place) in show with other exemplary and strong females competing in the group. Kep's anatomy and character outshine. She was selected to lead the group by the judge very early in the process, and she kept the lead throughout the show, receiving a glowing critique at the end. Kep has the movement and anatomy that would repeatedly place her on the podium. She's stunningly dark rich red and black in color, she has a gorgeous plush show coat, sweet almond-shaped and dark eyes, wonderful expression, and more. She’s absolutely correct, not over-angulated, sickle or cow hocked, roach backed, nor any of the serious faults of over-exxageration that we work hard to avoid. As wonderful as her physical traits are, Kep's ultimate strengths are her character, clarity of mind, intelligence, unmatched willingness to please, high drive and yet balanced and functioning off-swtich, and strong loyal ties. She's a complete package girl, the picture of good health, and we plan for her contribution to our program to be a significant cornerstone for the future.
See more of Kep on instagram @EuroDejaShepherds where you can watch vidoes on her highlight labeled "Kep".
Kep's father is multiple times V1, VA2 (canada) Phamtom du van D'anzin IGP2, Lifetime Breed Survey Kkl. Kep's Grandsire, then, is the famed and legendary VA2 (BSZS) Asap v Aldamar (#2 in the world). Kep has been pointed out in show as having her famous grandsire's winning movement. Kep's motherline is just as rich with Dinna team von den Hohen Berg as her dam (full sister to VA Fanto von Farhantal as well as Falco von Farhantal!). Upon careful evaluation of both parents and the entire family tree, we knew we had to keep a female from this breeding! Kep then exceeded all of our highest expectations. These names do not typically hold the weight that they should to the average layperson who doesn't know these dogs, but the quality of this lineage is delightfully evident to anyone when interacting with a puppy. This only becomes more and more apparent as the puppy grows and develops into what feels like the most beautiful partnership.
View Kep's full, champion interactive pedigree here.
Kep’s hips are SV a1 normal and elbows SV a1 normal--the best ratings.
From her Embark Panel, Kep also tested DNA CLEAR of ALL the following known to effect German Shepherds:
- Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
- MDR1 Drug Sensitivity
- Scott Syndrome (a defect in platelet function leading to impaired secondary hemostasis)
- Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (A disorder of white blood cells)
- Factor VIII Deficiency, Hemophilia A, (Blood clotting disorder)
- Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia or Urolithiasis (Causes kidney and bladder stones composed of urate)
- Sly Syndrome (A type of lysosomal storage disease)
- Achromatopsia (a progressive disorder of the retina)
- Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis (A multiorgan syndrome)
- X-linked Ectodermal Dysplasia Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia (a developmental condition)
None of Kep's puppies will have two abnormal genes and therefore be considered “at risk” for any of the above.
