Pure Gold Morgans - Michigan - a family farm that raises lovable, huggable Morgans and German Shepherd Dogs

GSD pups


There is a passion to our breeding program here, to preserve the old, pure bloodlines.
I researched the GSD bloodlines for a year, when I finally found the Big, Bold & Beautiful look I was searching for. I knew the German Shepherd dog fits right in with the family environment, that is why my husband & I love them so (we had Shepherds before & during the time, the kids were tiny). I was looking for the German Shepherd I remembered as a child, the one that would play with us in the yard & protect us from strangers. A Shepherd that was squarely built with muscle front & back, with a very slight angulation in it's hip and a pretty head and a huggable personality. Our dogs are observant, obedient and a pleasant member of the household, quiet in their own environment, especially with children and other animals, and at ease with adults. Overall, they present a harmonious picture of innate nobility, alertness and self-confidence.
* Our foundation females *
Briarwood Pure Gold Hannah -
AKC Registration Certificate
Pedigree (Word Doc)

Hannah has been all that we had hoped for and more. 80 lbs at 2 1/2 yrs old. Her training is a breeze as she loves to learn and do anything you want to, from basic commands to the agility course. She is so gentle with children and patient too.

Watch her Grow!
To see more photos of our pup, please visit her Gallery page

Briarwood Pure Gold Britney
AKC Registration Certificate
Pedigree (Word Doc)

Britney has matured into a beautiful girl, 85 lbs at 2 1/2 yrs old.
Learning comes easy for Brit and she loves to be by my side,
or with anyone who will play fetch with her.
Her drive is strong, so I have plans for more training with Brit,
as she loves her jobs.
 
We are currently taking deposits for litters.
Please call or email for more information.

Litter Information and Pups for Sale

We carefully screen all potential puppy buyers and require a huge amount of information before deeming them an acceptable home. Yes, even for "pet quality" puppies. Am also willing to refuse a sale if I do not think the person would make a good life-long home for the pup.


I guarantee health (genetic, congenital) hips, elbows and temperament
in writing for two years.

Large, straight backed, old-style German shepherds

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The parents of our foundation females are large German Shepherds, and they are excellent in health and temperaments. AKC registered and Hip & Elbows GOOD.
The father Kiesthaus's Magnum Force is 30" at the shoulder and is a long coat.
Hannah’s mother Royalair's Von Zoey is 28" tall and weighs 88.7 lbs. and is a standard coat.

Brittany’s mother Briarwood Sheer Ellegance is a plush coat and weighs 92.lbs and stands 27”

They are AKC registered and are of old German/American lines (no show lines). Hannah has a nice blend of both while Brittany, is heavy with German lines on her dams side, many with obedience training Sch I, II, III . We do not believe in kennels, so therefore, we only let our puppies go into homes where they are raised as part of a family, not as an outside or kennel dog. We feel Puppies are at their happiest when they live in homes especially with children, for this is where they grow up being apart of a family.

The first time I visited Briarwood German Shepherds(where both Hannah & Brit came from), her dogs impressed me so, with their gentle temperament and affection. Zoey (being pregnant at the time) played fetch with our sons in the back yard, with 4 other females also watching and getting attention from my husband and I. Magnum also impressed us with his sweet personality and his gentle mouth, when I fed him his favorite treat, dill pickles- yes, I said dill pickles!


The standard of the German Shepherd Dog has changed very little from the original written by von Stephanitz in 1899: "to breed Shepherds is to breed working dogs." What follows is the standard of the World Union of German Shepherd Dogs (WUSV) that was established under the auspices of the SV. There has been a movement toward greater uniformity in the standard. There is still nothing that will help you decide what the length of croup should be, or whether a dog is over-angulated in the rear.

Keep in mind that the original use of the German Shepherd Dog (GSD) was that of a herding dog, and required that the structure was necessary to trot with ease and endurance. Since it acted as a mobile fence to keep the flock away from adjacent crops in a largely unfenced countryside. Because of this, it had to move at a relatively fluent, even pace, with a minimal wear and tear on the dog's physique. The Shepherd also had to be able to stand for a reasonable time without tiring. The body weight must be correctly distributed and supported by his limbs. Any weakness in the ligaments and joints force the body to compensate and consequently lead to a loss of endurance must be faulted.

GENERAL APPEARANCE


The immediate impression of the GSD is dog slightly long in comparison to its height, with a powerful and well muscled body. The relation between height and length and the position and symmetry of the limbs (angulation) are so interrelated as to enable a far-reaching and enduring gait. The coat should be weatherproof. A beautiful appearance is desirable but is secondary to his usefulness as a working dog. Sexual characteristics must be well defined and unmistakable.

A true-to type GSD’s give the impression of innate strength, intelligence and suppleness, with harmonious proportions and nothing either overdone or lacking. His whole manner should make it perfectly clear that he is sound in mind and body, and has the physical and mental attributes to make him always ready for tireless action as a working dog. With an abundance of vitality, he must be tractable enough to adapt himself to each situation and to carry out his work willingly and with enthusiasm. He must posses the courage and determination to defend himself and his master's possessions, should the need arise. He must be observant, obedient and a pleasant member of the household, quiet in his own environment, especially with children and other animals, and at ease with adults. Overall, he should present a harmonious picture of innate nobility, alertness and self-confidence.


These are a few reasons we adore German Shepherd dogs
and are raising them in our family.

      

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    links to similar GSD sites:

  • Jolynn at Briarwood German Shepherds
  • Robin at Royalair German Shepherds
  • Alice at Selah Shepherds
  • Julie at Walsh's Windy Acres German Shepherds
  • Jennifer at Barr's Prides German Shepherds
  • Kristy at Legacy German Shepherds
     
     

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