Kleinen Wiese German Shepherds

New Year Lambs for 2012 – Faith & Hope

Sandy Wilson — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:17:48 +0000

What better way to start the new year out than to start it out with twin lambs. Our first lambs born were two black ewe lambs we named FAITH & HOPE. We are hoping this year will be filled with much happiness and hope for the future. Seeing lambs born this year was such a wonderful sight to see in the barn as last year we didn’t have any lambs. This year it seems we were blessed and have had a few sets of twins and we have more lambs still on the way.

Here is one of my most favorite ewes, Jersey Girl, with her newborn ewe lamb.

The lambs are doing really well and now they are several weeks old and really active. They are jumping around in the barn and playing together. Here are a few more shots of the wee babes.

Lacey & Licorice

One of the twin lambs first born – Hope

I love lambing season as these little ones are so innocent and beautiful. The dogs enjoy watching them from behind the gate, but Aiko and Delta have been in with the lambs already. The dogs are as curious about the lambs as the lambs are about them. It is quite comical to watch the lambs nose to nose with the dogs. These dogs as they are so gentle with the lambs and they seem to just know they are babies and they are naturally gentle with the young ones.

Winter 2012 Portraits

Sandy Wilson — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:19:21 +0000

Today was the first day that we have had snow in January and the dogs just loved it. It was very overcast and gray out, but nevertheless a beautiful day with the ground completely covered with the fluffy stuff. It was very cold outside but that wasn’t stopping the dogs from enjoying the weather.

Here are just a few pictures of the Kleinen Wiese bunch!

Delta von der Kleinen Wiese

“Where are all my sticks and balls at now?”

Delta is one that just never stops playing and having fun. She is non-stop until she is pooped out. She’ll retrieve just about anything you can throw that she can fit in her mouth! Delta also possess that natural herding ability that her mother and grandmother and great grandparents also possessed. She is extremely intelligent and so easy to teach just about anything to -I can show her something once or twice and she gets it. She is my little ball of fire.

Arla von der Kleinen Wiese

Arla was out of our first breeding and she is one of the most obedient, biddable dogs I think I have ever owned. She will spin on a dime for me when I call her and is just super dog with the sheep and lambs.

Aiko von der Kleinen Wiese, HGH

We are so proud of our boy Aiko as he received his HGH title this past Fall in 2011. He is an absolute joy and has such a zest for life! Aiko is one of the best dogs we have produced and we hope to someday have puppies out of this boy.

“Now let’s get back to some serious playtime!”

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Sandy Wilson — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:05:00 +0000

The holidays are upon us and we look forward to celebrating the coming of Christmas and the New Year. We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with much hope, faith, love and happiness for the coming year! We know that we are blessed with such good family, friends, and our companions.

May the Spirit of Christmas be with you now and forever!

Aiko von der Kleinen Wiese, HGH (Diesel v. Schulmeister, SchHI X Hera v. Fafnerhaus)

“There is no doubt that the genuine and noblest vocation for the shepherd dog is tending flocks”

– Max von Stephanitz

Aiko von der Kleinen Wiese, HGH

Sandy Wilson — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:59:15 +0000

Aiko von der Kleinen Wiese, HGH

We are so proud of our boy Aiko. This past weekend we attended the HGH Club Northeast Trial under SV Judge Gerd Jahnke. It was truly an honor to show under a real shepherd who knows sheep and dogs. It really meant a lot showing under this judge as he took the time to watch the dogs and explain the elements and give a thorough evaluation. It was Gerd Jahnke’s first trip to the US and we thoroughly enjoyed him and hope that he’ll come back in the future for judging assignments. Thank you Judge Jahnke!

Here are some photos of Aiko’s HGH run.

Aiko stands for the exit from the pen.

Aiko's placement at the bridge.

Aiko working the wide graze.

Aiko received high marks for his narrow road work.

Entering the narrow graze.

Aiko makes room for the traffic to pass.

We bring the flock home with the re-pen.

Photos by Tom Rabon – Thank you Meghan and Tom!

Demi is Amazing in Agility!

Sandy Wilson — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:45:24 +0000

Demi von der Kleinen Wiese, AX, AXJ, NJ, U-AG1, U-AG2

Demi von der Kleinen is just soaring through her titles in Agility. Demi is not only doing AKC trials, but also UKC trials. She just recently finished her U-AG1 title with 2 first places (perfect scores of 200) and she also received her U-AG2 title with scores of 177 , 195, and 193 (two 2nd places and 1 first place). Great Job Edie and Demi – I am so proud of this team! Demi is sailing through her titles in Agility and while doing so, she is also working on her obedience training and tracking – I can’t wait to hear of her accomplishments! These dogs are just super in obedience and they absolutely love to track! We will be seeing more of this pup! Best of luck and keep up the great work!

Demi was out of our Arla von der Kleinen Wiese and Hawk v. Eichenluft, SchHIII. This breeding produced some outstanding athletic pups. Their size and build make them perfect competition dogs for any dog sport/activity. These dogs are extremely intelligent and easy to train, they love to please and their work ethic is fantastic!! I don’t think you could ask for much more in a dog!

Demi just turned two years of age this past June of 2011 and already she has accomplished so much – we look forward to see her compete around the country! I am blessed to have such great owners for my dogs – thank you Edie and Vicki!