Alf v. Fafnerhaus “Nicky” – Genetics are Everything!
Posted By Sandy Wilson on May 31, 2009
Nicky working the large flock on Nicklesberg’s farm. Alf v. Fafnerhaus – a full time working dog!
I have wonderful dogs thanks to Manfred Heyne sharing with us his deep love and respect for the old line GSD herding dogs worked by earlier Shaefermeisters. It was out of these great dogs that Manfred later developed his own line of herding champions. In 1992, Ellen Nickelsberg bred her Margaret v. Fafnerhaus to Manfred’s last herding champion, Nick vd. Stammherde Ramholz, HGH. This union produced Ellen’s Alf v. Fafnerhaus (known as Nicky) who worked his whole life with her tending their flock of 200-400 sheep. http://www.german-shepherdherding.com/manfred-english/index.html
Hera v. Fafnerhaus - Nicky Daughter and our Foundation Bitch
I have also had the good fortune of breeding a Nicky daughter and carrying on these wonderful genetics. Thus far from her, I have two Nicky grandchildren that are showing great herding talent. These dogs carry on their heritage of intelligence and working ability from Manfred’s line. They love to work and they love to please and they do so with zest. I owe much thanks to Manfred, Ellen and Nicky for allowing me the opportunity to have these dogs as my companions and partners.
Below are some pictures of Nicky working several hundred sheep. He took his job seriously and did it well. He was what I call a “Real Working Dog”. He had a job and he did it with pride, respect and authority. Stay tuned for more pictures of some of Nicky’s working offspring and for what the next generation is now doing.
"Nicky" Alf v. Fafnerhaus
Nicky - Makes his own boundary.
Nicky needed no commands to work – he was just a natural! I am hoping we can keep these precious genetics alive.
- Arla von der Kleinen Wiese – Nicky Grandaughter
More to come on the offspring from “Nicky” Alf v. Fafnerhaus . . . .
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