About Tito Vom Finkenschlag

We discovered Tito from the February 2018 issue of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America's official monthly publication, the "Review." Irina Sushko of DogTreff New York Schutzhund Training Center is the owner of Tito. As lovers of the German Shepherd Dog, whenever we see a stunning, quality, well-bred dog, we try to research the dog, the owners, breeders, and pedigree. 

The  Mission Statement of DogTreff New York is: "DogTreff New York is committed to adhere to the highest level of training standards to provide an opportunity for dog owners to compete with each other for recognition of both the handler’s ability to train, and the dog’s ability to perform as required. We thrive to bring persons of all ages and even those with significant disabilities to participate and enjoy the sport."  It was very refreshing for us to hear about DogTreff providing training for persons with disabilities, and to find someone in the Northeastern Area of the United States who can provide this valuable service for the disabled!

Additionally, DogTreff New York has brought a very experienced trainer from Germany who is doing all phases of Schutzhund training using only the "Positive Reinforcement Method." Their trainer, Wilhelm Lipp, has been a member of SV (German Shepherd Dog Club of Germany) since 1990. He has been training and titling his own dogs for over 30 years. Since 1995 he worked as protection work trainer and Training Supervisor. As a Training Supervisor he managed training and competition of over 150 dogs. Wilhelm Lipp holds the certification of SV Breed Warden.

I contacted Irina Sushko and had several phone conversations about our "Total Dog" program and what we at French's German Shepherds are trying to accomplish.  Conversing with people when views align, those who not only share the same goals for the German Shepherd Breed, but commit to them with the same enthusiasm and passion was heartwarming. We have arranged for a Tito breeding hopefully in 2022!

Looking at the picture below after admiring the stunning pictures of Tito, what immediately caught my attention was Tito's Sire, 2X VA1 (BSZS/USA) Schumann von Tronje. Schumann von Tronje is the 2014 VA1 German BSZS World Champion, and the 2015 GSDCA VA1 Sieger Champion. Upon further research, we then discovered Tito's Grandfather is the famous and legendary World Champion VA1 Zamp Vom Thermodos, considered by many to be the "Best of the Best" of the German Shepherd Breed. 
 

 

Because this Tito litter will be bred from a Working Line Sire, all puppies placed will be required to be enrolled in obedience classes as a condition of ownership. Tito is descended from West German Working Lines, further diversifying and improving our "Total German Shepherd" lines and gene pool. Visit the Pedigree Database for Tito Vom Finkenschlag.
 

Bundessiegerzuchtschau (GHKR) 2015 Judge Report:

Hips (HD)
Elbows (ED)
Breed Value 86
DNA Profile
SV: HD a-fast normal (a2)
SV: ED a-normal

Large, medium, rich, dry and solid, correct building conditions. Overall very well pigmented. Well-formed head with good expression and dark eyes. Well-developed withers, firm back, long, slightly sloping croup. Good front, very good hind legs. Correct breast formation. Straight front. Straight steps and steps. Very effective supply, good back transmission and good pre-eminence. The advantages of Tito in wide inbreds drawn on Orbit and Yasko - now two and a half year - lie in its harmonious overall appearance with good males prints without exaggeration, the very dryness and strength and its balanced building conditions with correct size . On the day of the event unfortunately not presented in the best hair constitution, Tito always presents fresh and attentive with good running pleasure. TSB: pronounced, leaving. Show (JHKR) 2015

Evaluation of general condition, size, structure, firmness of ligaments, gait, drives, self confidence and loadability (TSB) Overall assessment: Large, medium, good building conditions, expressive, good head proportions, correct ear position, dark eye, high withers, harmonious upper and lower line, good length and position of the croup, correct angles of the fore and hind limbs, balanced chest ratios, straight front and step. Powerful movement with very good strength and correct back transmission. Safe being, TSB pronounced.

Temperament, nerves, gun sureness, drives, self confidence, loadability (TSB) Temperament: firm; natural Alert, Attentive: present Nerves: firm Impartiality: present Gun sureness: present TSB: pronounced Evaluation in stand and motion Secondary sex characteristics: pronounced Constitution: medium strong; dry Expression: lively; noble Structural characteristics: normal proportions; substantial Bones: medium strong Muscles: strong Firmness of ligaments, front: very good Firmness of ligaments, rear: very good Back: firm Elbow alignment: very good Firmness of pasterns: good Front: straight Croup: normal length; normal lay Firmness of hocks: good Gait: vorne straight gait; hinten straight gait Length of stride - front reach: very good Length of stride - rear drive: very effective Nails: dark Paws: vorne round, tight; hinten round, tight Head: strong Colour of eyes: dark Upper jaw: strong Lower jaw: strong Dentition: healthy; strong; without gaps; scissors bite Dentition faults- none.

 

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