To improve upon an incredible dog like Kep through breeding seems rather unlikely, so our process of selecting the right stud spanned over a year in search of perfection. Jakov Knez Hof is a close relation of our dear boy Finn's, and he blew us away with his character of gold. It is uncanny how similar they are in personality. He is Finn's doppelgänger--unmatched clarity of mind, a calming balanced presence but can switch on drive in play or work, a sweetly happy demeanor, a huge head, dark mahogany and sleek black show coat, thick bone, and the list goes one. Our Finn is now retired, but to combine him with Kep would be the dream, and Jakov is accomplishing that! This breeding produced excellent results in evaluation of the total German Shepherd. We expect high intelligence as well, with a notably strong desire to please. These pups' colors will mature to deepest mahogany red and black. They will have dark almond eyes paired with pleasing facial proportions, strikingly BIG and beautiful heads, alongside top anatomy. We expect pups suitable for a range of lifestyles and needs—some are more active and driven pups suitable for service/sport or active lifestyles, and some more easy-going. These pups will be versatile, with potential to excel in a variety of settings. Their only limitations will be the limitations of their owner/trainer. They’ll be excellent family pets, the most delightful companions, and highly moldable for any competitive venues or personal purposes that their owners should want to pursue. These pups will grow to be the ultimate dog, bringing delight throughout every day, and impressing wherever they go.
SG1 Kep vom Khanguard, daughter of VA2 (Canada) PHamtom du val D'Anzin, son of the famed VA2 BSZS (world championship) Asap v Aldamar, with a motherline just as impressive out of Dinna Team von den Hohenberg. Kep's Hips and Elbows are A1 Normal. Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) N/N "Clear", Canine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type III (LAD3), "Clear" - Factor VIII Deficiency, Hemophilia A, (F8 Exon 1 & 11) "Clear" - Hyperuricosuria and Hyperuricemia or Urolithiasis, "Clear" - MDR1 Drug Sensitivity, "Clear" - Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VII, Sly Syndrome, "Clear" - Achromatopsia CNGA3 (Exon 7 SNP), "Clear" - Malignant Hyperthermia, "Clear" - Renal Cystadenocarcinoma and Nodular Dermatofibrosis (RCND), "Clear" - X-linked Ectodermal Dysplasia Anhidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia, "Clear". Read more about Kep here.
SG Jakov Knez Hof IGP1 Kkl -- Hip & Elbows SV A1 Normal. We do not breed for personal preference when it comes to appearance, but this breeding certainly won't lack in beauty! Jakov is a striking male with his massive head, short and broad muzzle, and dark mask. He is a very sweet male and yet his presence can command a room. He is a larger male at 67cm at the withers. He has a plush show coat, beautiful and dark almond eyes, and big bone. Jakov has strong loyal ties and displays his good character in every situation. He is good with children, good with other dogs, and has no behavioral vices. Through his motherline he is related to our amazing boy Finn by our favorite Saabat. Jakov is the direct son of VA2 Zamp, the son of VA1 (world champ) Usher, the son of TWICE world champ VA1 Willy. He is among the elite when considering the best character we see in the breed today. Contact us for more information and photos/videos.