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The Alabama German Shepherd Dog Club

Serving Alabama and the Southeastern USA
An on line educational resource for German Shepherd dog fanciers

The Alabama German Shepherd Dog Club (AGSDC) was established by Terry Lynch to help German Shepherd dog fanciers network and share their knowledge, experience and love for GSDs. All German Shepherd owners, breeders, trainers and enthusiast are welcome to join and participate in the AGSDC.

New members are welcome. Everyone who ownes a German Shepherd and/or who is interested in helping resuce GSDs, is encourage to join. We need people throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and the southeast to help form local clubs and work in much needed areas. To become a member simply complete and return the on line membership application. All membership information will be kept confidential.

The purpose of the AGSDC is to promote and improve the high quality and breed standard of the German Shepherd and to provide activities, events, information and resources for German Shepherd owners and breeders. Toward this end the AGSDC will maintain an internet presence and network with other German Shepherd owners.

If you are interested in helping in this effort please contact: Terry Lynch, Founder of AGSDC. Please reply with a brief Letter of Introduction, explaining your experience with respect to German Shepherds, how you would most like to help, and what you believe you may be able to contribute. Thank you for your interest and support.

New K9Paws Designs

A new series of K-9 designs entitled "K9Paws" has been released by Project K9 featuring a drawing of nine paws by master artist/illustrator Terry Lynch to symbolize all breeds of dogs.

Click on pic to see additional designs and slogans featuring the K9Paws design
Great dogs aren't born, they're bred!

New designs and slogans will be added to the K9Paws design series regularly. If you have a slogan you would like to see featured please contact the artist, Terry Lynch.

New "I Love (heart) German Shepherds"
Design features Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus
The most illustrious guide dog in cyberspace!

Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus
Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus
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This design features Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus, the most illustrious guide dog in cyber space. The design says "Ich Liebe Dich (I love you) German Shepherds," and may be worn or displayed by anyone who loves German Shepherds. The design may have particular appeal to anyone who owns a "Bahnbrecher" German Shepherd. A black boarder with golden letters was chosen for its aesthetic appeal; coincidentally, black and gold (with red) are dominant colors on Germany's national flag. However, the only red color in this particular photograph is on Jade's collar. On such items as T-shirts and sweatshirts this design feature "I Love (heart) German Shepherds" on the reverse side so is appropriate for anyone who owns a German Shepherd.

Since Jade became the mascot for Project K-9 at http://www.byteland.ocm/projectk9/dogs.htm, he has helped thousands of canine fanciers find information and resources related to the health, care, training and responsible ownership of all breeds of dogs. You are invited to display "I Love German Shepherd, Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus" products with pride. Please contact Jade's owner if you would like him to make you a similar design. Thank you!

I Love German Shepherds, Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus
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I Love German Shepherds, Bahnbrecher Jade von Talhaus
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I Love German Shepherds Original red felt heart design
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These designs are available through CafePress.com on T-shirts, sweatshirts, jerseys, mugs, mouse pads, hats and other quality items. Enjoy!

New Special Issue
I Love German Shepherds
Man's & Woman's Best Friend

This exclusive design features a collage of German Shepherd stamps inset in a heart with the slogan "I Love German Shepherds - Man's & Woman's Best Friend." A boarder design of basic obedience commands in golden type style on black accents the design for printing on all items. This makes an excellent gift item for all breeders, owners and lovers of German Shepherds.


FRONT and Back
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I Love German Shepherds
Man's & Woman's Best Friend
Available on T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs,
tote bags, mouse pads, steins, etc. through
Cafepress.com.

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Remember 9-11-2001
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Available on T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs,
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Our canine companion working dogs serve in search and rescue, bomb sniffing, patrol and sentry duty and many other dangerous tasks. They are our heros and with us will help win the war on terrorism. Many members of the Islamic fundamentalist faith regard canines as "filthy animals" or "untouchable beasts." This superstition along with the idea that America is the "great Satan" are ideologies we must combat in our endeavor to win the war on terrorism. By honoring our K-9 heroes, remembering 9-11-2001 and displaying the American flag to Support America, we all can help dispel myths about our great nation and win the ideological war on terrorism.

Associated Links

Project K9

Project K9 is a general information resource for all dog breeds.

The Scientific Breeding of GSD Project

Jade's Home Page

Our mascot is Jade, a black German Shepherd. You are invited to visit Jade's home page.

FAQ Frequently asked questions

GSD Links

If you have a German Shepherd Dog site or a canine site related to GSD's (working dogs, training, agility, fly ball, breeding etc.) please let us know your URL. After visiting your site we may add a link below. To add your URL contact: AGSDC

Major GSD links are archived below:


German Shepherd Dog Club of America -- The home page of the GSDCA contains information about membership, dog shows, awards, judges and other updated club news. You will want to check this site regularly if you are interested in showing your GSD or just want to see what is happening in the world of GSD's. Also visit Other Organizations sited by the GSDCA and Directory of GSD clubs by state. The GSDCA publishs the Red Book.

    Red Books are your source for the latest in health, genetics and nutrition as well as serving as a "Year in Review". The Red Book is invaluable to 'novices' and 'oldtimers' alike as a reference for seeing who was winning, for researching pedigrees and in seeing who 'clicks' with whom! The Red Book, one of the best educational tools available in the breed today, could be called the "Year in Review" for the German Shepherd Dog. It includes three "Top Twenty" sire and dam sections for each specific year:

American Kennel Club -- Just in case you don't already have this one bookmarked, here is another chance. Visit the AKC for the latest in dog show information. Also check out their German Shepherd breed standard page and the The American German Shepherd Rescue Association, Inc. fact sheet .

German Shepherds via Yahoo

GSD message boards on Yahoo

German Shepherd Clubs via Yahoo

Black German Shepherds - This is a club especially for people who have black German Shepherds.

Black German Shepherds via Yahoo - This search got over 5,000 hits. Obviously everyone with a GSD kennel popped up in this web page search.

Real GSD net Real GSD offers (on 500+ pages) advise on buying a GSD, with many articles, lists of over 2000 kennels, the world's best, plus many discussion forums, etc. It compares internationally (FCI) recognized registry and breeding practices with those of the AKC and CKC, and the impact they have on North American dog health, trainability, and the relationship between dog - owner - breeder - AKC/CKC - puppy mills - veterinarians - dog food industry...

German Shepherd Dog - AKC Breed Standard

German Shepherd Breeders in USA via AOL

German shepherds AOL search results

GSDCA Working Dog Association (WDA)

American Dog Owners Association, Inc.

K9 Assisted Teaching (Dogs against drugs)(Non-Profit)

Dog Owner's Guide Profile : The German Shepherd

GSD Graphic Files by Dog Name/Owner

Gerico Shepherds

South Eastern Connecticut, German Shepherd Rescue

The GSD Puppy Rule Book

The Alpha Factor In GSD's

GSD FAQ

Living with the high prey drive dog

Training tips for new GSD pups

How to Find a Quality Puppy from Cyberdog

All About Your Puppy's First Weeks

So You Have A New Puppy

Housetraining Your GSD From Perfect Paws Site, From WaltHamCom Site

How to Crate Train Your Canine ( puppy or adult)

Yum, Yum the chair leg: How to Cope with Puppy Chewing - From the Inch Com Site, From the CanisMajor Site

All About Canine Genetics

Why You May Want to Spay or Neuter Your Canine

All About Canine Health Care

AKC Getting Started Series This site has all the basic information you need to know about with respect to getting started in obedience, tracking and other AKC sponsored activities.

rec.pets.dogs: Informational Dog-Related Web Sites A huge list of all the major canine sites. This one will keep you up all night and the some.

Dog Obedience and Training via Dog Patch The AOL German Shepherd Dog Message Board is a dog fancy. You can post any questions you may have about your GSD. If you have a medical question or any serious health care problems be sure to check with your veterinarian BEFORE you take any unqualified advice given in chat rooms or on this type of bulletin board.

German Shepherd Oriented Links General GSD links maintained by The Phantom

National Animal Poison Control - 1-888-426-4435

Alabama/Regional GSD Links

The following Alabama and regional GSD Clubs are recommended:

GSDC of Greater Birmingham
Pres. Vicki Terry
Corr Sec.: Donna Hobart
3524 Deer Road
Decatur, AL  35603-9804
(205) 352-9509

GSDC of Northern Alabama
Pres. Rick Pearce
Corr. Sec. Lecia Atchley
PO Box 973
Arab, AL  35016
(256) 355-8500

GSDC of South Alabama
Pat Robinson
8536 Show Street
Mobile, AL  36608
(205) 633-5319

AUGUSTA GSDC
Pres: Don Kille
Sec: Bob Turman
4881 Hereford Farm Rd
Evans, GA 30809
 

GSDC OF ATLANTA Pres: Joan Turner Corr. Sec: Elaine LeRoy, GSDC OF PENSACOLA Joye Wachtel 4578 River Ranch Road. Milton, FL 32583 (850) 623-8947 GSDC OF Gr Chattanooga Pres: Patrick Patricelli Corr Sec: Lorrie Baird PO Box 1023 Ft Payne, AL 35967 205-997-9428 GSDC OF MEMPHIS Pres: Betty Sheesley Corr Sec: Clara Dean Hope 7280 Oak Run Drive Germantown, TN 38138 901-755-4351

For complete list of GSD clubs by state see:
Directory of GSD clubs by state.

Eddie Knight, GSD owner and handler at (334) 264-2190

Recommended Books

The following books are recommended:

The Ultimate Guide to Dog Training : How to Bring Out the Best in Your Pet by Mordecai Siegal, Matthew Margolis

Grrr! : The Complete Guide to Understanding and Preventing Aggressive Behavior in Dogs by Mordecai Siegal, Matthew Margolis

The Good Shepherd : A Pet Owner's Guide to the German Shepherd by Mordecai Siegal, Matthew Margolis

Good Dog, Bad Dog : Dog Training Made Easy by Mordecai Siegal, Matthew Margolis (Contributor)

Training Your German Shepherd Dog by Dan Rice, Michele Earle-Bridges (Illustrator)

German Shepherds via Amazon.com - This search produced almost 100 hits for books on German Shepherds.

Canine Rescue: Save these dogs!

GSD Rescue via Google

Montgomery Humane Society The mission of the Montgomery Humane Society is to prevent cruelty to animals, promote the humane treatment of animals, to carry out this mission, the MHS provides an array of services including adoption, assisted therapy, rescue, humane euthanasia and administration of spay/neuter programs.

Greater Birmingham Humane Society, Alabama

Northwest Alabama Herding Dog Rescue

East Mississippi Animal Rescue, Meridian, MS

GSD Rescue of Houston

Humane Society of the United States

New Orleans Animal Rescue

American Humane Association

ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

1-800 Save A Pet

ARF (Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation)

Spay Your Pet.org

Alabama/regional all breed obedience clubs

All breed obedience clubs may or may not have trainers experienced in dealing with German Shepherds. Before you enter your German Shepherd in any obedience club, check the qualifications and experience of the trainer, the facilities, size of classes and training methods employed. If a trainer is afraid to work with a German Shepherd you should seek a professional trainer who is experience in working with this breed. Also be aware of the fact that all breed obedience clubs sometimes operate more like a garden club for dogs than a professional training institution.

Huntsville Obedience Training Club

Mobile Bay Dog Training Club We are an all volunteer club dedicated to helping new dog owners, educating the public about purebred dogs and hosting AKC Dog Obedience Trials and matches. We hope you will visit us often to check our coming events and training classes.

Montgomery Area Dog Obedience Club - Obedience classes at Goodwyn Community Center were found to be very noisy, uncomfortable due to poor air conditioning and over crowded. I would not recommend this club for GSD obedience until it corrects these deficiences in its operation.

Alabama/regional GSD breeders

Oskarhaus Shepherds in Montevallo, AL (205) 668-1710

BreederWeb.Com von Weiss Blau

International GSD Links

German Shepherd Dog Club of Canada

Verein Fur Deutsche Schaferhunde (S.V.) E.V. German Sieger Assoc

The Swedish German Shepherd Dog Club, SD Skane-Blekinge

Montealoya German Shepherds -- Montealoya, located in Vigo, Galicia, Spain and New England, United States, very modest but with a goal for more than 25 years to improve the German Shepherd breed and selection.

The German Shepherd Dog Club of Northern Ireland

GSD Club of Victoria, Australia

Eastern Goldfields Kennel Club Inc -- One of two dog clubs in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia. Be sure to visit their Dog Links page.

The Vietnam Dog Handlers Association

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Canines

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