Blackthorn Working German Shepherds -- Available Pupppies

Blackthorn's "O" litter

100% DDR bloodlines

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Dam: V Xita v Ludwigseck, KK1a, SchH1

100% DDR bloodlines

Xita was bred in Germany to Laruh and imported pregnant. She's got a rock-solid temperament with correct aloofness and strong natural defense. She's impressing all who meet her with her soundness and excellent temperament.

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Sire: V Laruh v Grafental, KK1a, SchH3

100% DDR bloodlines

A handsome black sable, Laruh is top son of Sven v Grafental out of a litter-sister of the famous Puck v Grafental.

Xita was bred in Germany to Laruh and just recently imported to the United States. This breeding brings together some of the best modern DDR bloodlines, known for their real-life working ability, sound temperaments, and natural working drives--now accepting deposits.

Email for more information: info @ blackthornkennel.com

Puppies will be $1,800 (approved homes only).

Born July 4, 2010 5 females, 3 males (solid black and black sables) All puppies are socialized to humans, other dogs, cats, various surfaces, noises, and scents. Puppies are sold with a veterinarian health check, first set of shots, and with a hip/health guarantee.
Call Name	Gender/Color	Description	Pictures (see Picture Gallery for more)
Obsidian SOLD! (green collar)	Male solid black	Working as a mobility-support Service Dog!
Oda green collar Staying here for a while. :)	Female black sable	Oda is training in obedience, agility, and has started in schutzhund bitework.
Outlaw yellow collar SOLD!	Female black sable	Happily working as a certified Therapy Dog and competing in Rally obedience!
Omri-Tas SOLD! red collar	Male solid black	Doing schutzhund and personal protection
Orion SOLD! blue collar (later orange collar)	Male solid black	search and rescue working home
Organa SOLD!	Female black sable	Trouble on the move! Going to be herding sheep
Olivia --SOLD! pink collar	Female solid black	Living a great life as a jogging buddy and family companion.
Onyx--SOLD!	Female solid black	This coated girl is now training in Rally and for the show ring!

Breeding quality working German Shepherd Dogs since 1996.

Barboursville, Virginia

Previous Litters

Blackthorn's "A" Litter

Born in February 1997, out of Frostbite v Pantara and V-Quattro v Spitzbubezwinger. Produced Ash and Asa--both went on to be awesome Schutzhund dogs and Ash has turned into a producer of great working dogs, too.

Blackthorn's "B" litter

Born in November 2001, this litter from Bodo and Nike produced everything we could have wanted--beautiful dogs who love to work. Three of the puppies--Badger (Xena), Brer, and Bramble--are working Search and Rescue dogs!

Blackthorn's "C" litter

Nike and Ash

A super breeding, repeated several times! This combination has produced active pets, several dogs working in Schutzhund, and at least 4 pups training/working in SAR.

Blackthorn's "F" Litter

Blackthorn's "I" Litter

Blackthorn's "J" Litter

Blackthorn's "D" litter

Enni and Cliff

A gorgeous litter, this breeding also produced some great workers and companions. Deva has been listed in the top 25 agility competition dogs in the U.S. after her first year of competition!

Blackthorn's "E" Litter

Enni and Eagle v Eichenluft

Blackthorn's "G" Litter

Blackthorn's "H" Litter

Nike and Alex v. Eisenhaus

Blackthorn's "K" Litter

A beautiful litter of 3 sable girls and 1 sable boy.

Danca and Faddo Adlerburg

Blackthorn's "L" Litter

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Blackthorn's "M" Litter

This combination created smart, trainable dogs with tremendous joy and excellent drives--pups are doing agility, herding, and schutzhund.

Danca and Blackthorn's Coal

July 6, 2010