Cleo is ready to have her litter

Cleo is very big. She is due to give birth in the first week of January and stays in our warm cabin most of the time.
She loves attention and is a very good mother. Big Bruno is the father of the litter and both he and Cleo are CKC registered German Shepherd dogs. I'll keep posting updates. (The two pups on the top of the blog are from the same parents)
By the way, I currently have a late bloomer for sale. He was born on September 14 to Ashley, out of Bruno and is doing very well.
Please call for more information.

My new owner just came to pick me up. She's cool.

Hi, I'm the little guy in the yard

There's lots to explore around here

Hm.. that tasted different

Getting together for a chat

New litters

Now showing litters born on September 2 (Bruno X Flora), September 12 (Bruno X Keisha) and September 14 (Bruno X Ashley and Bruno X Morley). There are currently 10 pups still available from these 4 litters. For details, phone 403 722-2836.

Dogs from Aspenwood K9 will always have a home

Pups or adults that leave the kennel are always welcome back. If you have a busy lifestyle and need to board your dog for short or long periods, boarding is available for $4/day, $25/week or $100/month. Dogs are left on overhead tie outs with a dog house and plenty of room to move around. They are fed top quality food and are walked regularly. For details, phone 403 722-2836.

Hi, we're photogenic

The seven pups born on June 14 have all been doing really well and are now ready for new homes. Their father Cisco recently passed away in a tragic accident but one of his adult sons by Cleo, who is the mother of this litter, has been retained at Aspenwood for stud work and can be viewed.

On the rampage in the clover field

Tip toeing through the grass and clover

Full speed ahead

Mama takes charge

Breakfast time

New Litter

Born on June 14: 1 male and 6 female puppies to Cleo and Cisco.
All doing well with eyes opening at this time

How does wolf genetics affect dog behavior?

Most of my pups have about 25% wolf blood by design. This has been part of my breeding strategy for many years and, contrary to popular opinion, the result is a less aggressive and hyper dog, on average, than the German Shepherd created by prolonged line breeding.
If you think about it, a wild canine will do everything in its power to avoid confrontation with humans under normal circumstances. There are three exceptions: Starvation, being cornered or protecting its young.
A wild canine is also generally smarter than a domestic one because of the natural selection process involving survival in the wild.
Over many years of breeding I have found that the wild genetics is highly beneficial in creating a great family companion.

Next Litter

The next litter is due to be born in mid June. Parents are Cleo and Cisco. Updates will be provided. All the pups from previous litters have now been sold.

February 4, '10 Litter, Flora X Cisco

These pups have been raised outdoors and are fully acclimatized to the cold weather. They live in the family yard with people and cars coming and going and are very sociable. They are for sale at $250 each , are wormed and are given their first shots when leaving the kennel. See parents photos below. For more information, phone 403 722-2836 or email: helgenome@hotmail.com

I'm the Guy around here

Better get moving!

Hello

"I have a long tongue"

What's up?

Some rough housing is in order

"Please quit your howling. It's broad daylight and there is no moon!"

November 25 '09 Litter. Cleo x Cisco of Aspenwood

These pups have been raised outdoors and are fully acclimatized to the cold weather. They live in the family yard with people and cars coming and going and are very sociable. They are for sale at $250 each , are wormed
and are given their first shots when leaving the kennel.
For more information, phone 403 722-2836 or email: helgenome@hotmail.com

Cleo of Aspenwood

Cleo of Aspenwood is a CKC Registered Traditional German Shepherd female from Dutch bloodlines. She is very loyal and friendly

Cisco of Aspenwood

Cisco is part German Shepherd, part Wolf. He is a very friendly dog, easy to be around and handle.