We  breed  selectively  to produce  puppies  of the highest quality with the traits and qualities that we feel are necessary in the German Shepherd Dog.

A  very  well  bred  German Shepherd  is pleasure to all.  He is mannerly, calm, alert, and attentive.  He  is intelligent and easy  to  train.   He  listens  and  obeys  even  the  slightest command  simply because he is so eager  to please his owner. He is perceptive and attentive. He is not hyperactive.

A well bred German Shepherd is beautiful, alert looking, healthy, hardy, and energetic.

A very well bred and trained German Shepherd Dog is a pleasure to everyone he meets, even those who are not dog fanciers, for he is beautiful, mannerly and and totally in control at all times.

1.  We breed for large, intelligent, alert looking heads.  This includes broad heads, large muzzles, expressive eyes, and large, well set ears.

2.  We breed for large bone structure, big feet and good bone to support the weight and movement of the dog.

3.  We breed for some angulation in the hips but not so severe as to cause health problems in the rear.

4.  We breed for agility and easy movement in the dogs, so that they can be active, move freely, and participate in any type activity  or work necessary.

5.  We breed for  intelligence, so that our dogs can be easily trained and will adjust well to their new homes, being  a pleasure to everyone.

6.  We breed for excellent health in that we selectively breed to avoid any congenital health traits.

7.  We breed  for excellent body structure in keeping with the old German Import lines, including broad bodies, broad chests, correct legs, well set tails, good coats,some angulation, and  excellent heads with well developed and well set ears.

8.  Color does not effect the temperament, ablility, intelligence or tainablility of the dog, however, we have personal color preferences.  Therefore, many of our dogs are darker with lots of dark pigmentation.  We prefer black & tan, black & silver, black & red, predominately black or solid black.  Again,  color is simply a personal preference.

10.  Most importantly we breed for temperament.  We produce  dogs that are versatile and have the ability to adapt to and do well in any situation.

11.  We breed 100% German Import, as well as German American crosses in order to strive for the perfect German Shepherd Dog.

12.  Our Philosophy  No breeder will ever  produce the German Shepherd dog that is absolutely perfect in every way, however any breeder should strive to produce the most perfect GSD that he/she can possibly produce.  Any and all breeders can and must avoid breeding dogs with genes for obvious imperfections.  Breeders must know their dogs and their ancestors in order to breed  in a scientific way, avoiding genes for imperfections.  With careful and selective breeding, the German Shepherd Dog will continue to  be a wonderful, loving companion for many generations to come.

Tofteinhund Notebook

Here are pictures of several pups, all less than 10 months of age.

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Fraun 3/12 months

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Fraun at Four Months

BJ at Nine Months

Schutzhund tests include:

·trainability

·character

·drive

·stability

·willingness

1.  Tracking Phase:

·perseverance

·concentration

·scenting ability

·willingness to work for the handler

2.  Obediance:

·responsiveness to the handler

·heeling

·retrieving

·jumping

·performing a variety of skills in a number of different situations

3.  Protection:

·courageous

·desire for combat

·self reliance

·obedience to handler

·aggressively stopping an assault

·preventing the escape of a villain

Character Assessment:

·response to unique stimulus  confidence and interest in novel stimulus with a desire to       investigate it/not timid or afraid

·response to isolation  exploratory behavior

·response to people  friendly and gregarious

·competitive spirit  aggressive play with strong biting and pulling response

·intelligence and problem solving instincts

Traits to look for in the GSD:

Intelligent

Courageous

Confident

Competitive

Friendly

Good Temperament

Responsive & willing

Drive

Alert & Aware

Good Problem Solver

Good scenting Potential

Well socialized

If we find that a particular dog has a gene for a serious defect, we spay or neuter the dog, or place the dog in a good non-breeding home.

However, it is sad to say that some unscrupuleous persons will take the dogs, or acquire the dogs by very deceitful means and breed them anyway, knowing that defective puppies will be produced.