Satisfied Customers

If you have purchased a dog or puppy from Kraftwerk K9, Inc. and want to let us know how your dog is doing, please complete our satisfied customer form. If you have a picture of your dog it can be added as well. Thank you from the Kraftwerk Team.

Wayne, I wanted to share a recent photo of Cash with you. He is now 18 months old and as you can see he a very powerful, balanced, and striking GSD. He is very intelligent, protective, and a loved member of the family. He is a BH and shows excellent pronoucement for the working sport. My wife and I could not be more impressed. Take care, Terry Conley

"Wayne, Cora has now been with the family for one year now. I worked her today and she did her Sch 3 obediance with precision. Not one single mis-cue. She has bonded with the family and either sleeps by my bed or my son's bed. She is laying beside me now as I write you. As you can see from the picture, she is also a great swimmer! We are very proud of her and thank you for such a great dog."

Good evening! I just wanted to take a moment and tell you how wonderful our dog Winston, "Hercules Winston vom Kraftwerk" is. (Dana/Wilson- H litter 2006) He turns three this year and never ceases to exceed our expectations. He is ready for his Sch1 and we are looking forward to his upcoming trial. Additionally, he is my 18 month old son's best friend. We could never ask for more. Thank you for such a great dog!!! We hope to send picture soon!

I wanted to let you know how happy I am with Gino. I have only had him two weeks but he has showed his incredible intelligence and remarkable personality to everyone who has encountered him. Gino is also quite a comedian; he keeps us laughing. He is all I could have hoped for in a companion and protector. Thank you again for my wonderful and beautiful dog!!!

I am sending an update on Grau Vom Kraftwerk.He loves his job which includes travel across the US and watching over me while I work on the Interstates. He is very happy, intelligent and calm.Grau is from Aika & Wilson Dec 2007

Wayne- Am attaching picture of "Shogun" at 4 months(he's 4 1/2 months now)(Wilson-Kim, Feb 09'). He's a great dog and is pushing 50lbs. He is very obedient and responds well to commands(except when birds and rabbits are nearby). Great in the house and is fully housebroken. Solid temperament , never backs down from other big dogs, noisy golf carts, or loud noises. I walk him and reinforce his training commands 2 times a day. He's up to a mile in the a.m. and a mile in the p.m. He still has energy left for fetch the ball about 15 sprints a night---He makes me tired! Loves everyone and after working for 10 minutes with your "don't jump" training video---sits for affection and when he meets new people and doesn't jump up. We are very pleased and can't say enough about the quality of the dog. Good job and keep up the great work!

Wayne, It was pleasure to talk with you today regarding Daska. As I mentioned, the dog sitter (comes to the house at least 3 times a day) that I use when I go on business trips (usually 3 days away) is always writing notes about how Daska loves to play and what a good happy dog she is. This is sort of the recurring theme, especially being happy, that everyone that comes in contact with her says. I think that just mirrors how secure and confident she feels as she is slowly understanding my expectations/requirements of her and adapting to her environment. In general, I believe that her exceptionally calm temperament and demeanor is just an outgrowth of these factors plus an expression of her genetics. Overall, I couldn't be more pleased. Wherever I go in the house I can be assured that within a very short time period a black nose will appear around the corner and Daska will eventually lay down right behind me. This will be repeated time and time again. Also, she's not a barker - not at people, dogs, cars, etc. One of the things that she truly enjoys are her trips to Starbucks. The owner and employees just love her to death. She's always allowed back because she's so well mannered and calm. In addition, many patrons always inquire and look forward to seeing her.

We adopted Kona from you back in January, and I wanted to send some pictures (One with him our boat, and a few with his "best friend" doberman puppy These pics are about 15 pounds ago... he now tops the scales at 91 pounds!) as an update. He has been a great addition to our family and we just adore him. He gets along great with all the dogs at the dog park, and loves to run and chase dogs of all sizes.

We received Gelli in good shape. Shelley and I would like to thank you and all of your staff and especially Wayne for doing what you do. It's such a pleasure to deal with such professionals and people who love what they do. We are dog lovers and they instantly become part of our family, so much so that most of our daily decisions some how always include them. Thank You ALL again for your help, your compassion and your love for Dogs. I am trying to send people your way and I will have two of the best tools, Nikko & Gelli to convince them.

I fell in love with Heidi the minute I saw her. She is absolutely wonderful and just what we wanted. I must admit I had my concerns, as I have never chosen a puppy without actually meeting it physically first. You and your staff were were exceptionally courteous and patient, tirelessly answering all my constant questions and concerns. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable about all the dogs, going out of their way to make sure we had everything and all questions answered. Words just cannot begin to express how totally wonderful our Kraftwerk K-9 experiences have been; both of them- Danno Vom Kraftwerk (Kora & Amigo- 05/19/2007) and Heidi Vom Kraftwerk (Conny & Basko - 04/10/2009). Will send pictures as soon as I can get them developed. Both dogs are just the very best ever. Special kudos to your staff for their time and knowledge in assuring me Heidi was indeed the one I wanted. They were so very right and made this whole experience of picking a puppy by picture much easier by sharing their opinions of the qualities of both, but I must admit --I was was still nervous-- until SHE came through the door. Total love at first sight and she is so perfect, just 'made to order'. Anyone could, and should, shop your web site and kennel with absolute and complete confidence that they are getting the very best puppies, or dogs, that are available. You and your staff go out of your way to make sure that your clients get exactly what they want and that they feel like family. Feeling like you have an extended family that has the same interests you do is so important. Many thanks, and kudos again to everyone for the best puppy buying experiences ever. Bill & and Sandi Rider, Danno and Heidi

Dear Wayne, Words can't describe the joy our dogs have brought us. We're so grateful to have found you. Our girls keep us busy and we are constantly in awe of their intelligence and temperament, which makes training fun and easy. They're loving, loyal, and protective yet friendly to everyone and always bring the compliments. Thanks so much.

Our little guy Bruno turned 17 weeks old yesterday and we wanted to share some pictures of him with his ‘brother’ Jackson as they were patrolling for chipmunks ( and doing stick inspections) on the property last evening. He is doing great and turning into a beautiful GSD. Keep up the good work. Thanks, Karen and Audie Wilson

Wayne, Here are some pictures of our Vigo Vom Kraftwerk (Xebec/Brandy 3/26/2008).He is almost 14 months old and is big. We wanted an intelligent and good tempered dog and that is exactly what we received. Our family loves him! He is doing well in obedience and we have introduced him to air scent search and rescue classes due to the fact his nose is phenominal. Thanks for breeding such great GSD'S. We would refer your kennel to anyone!

Just a quick note. She is adapting very well considering it is over 112F in Lake Havasu. Everyone that has seen her has commented on her confirmation + color and how calm she is. Attached are some photos in the house. Note that her ears are now up all the time. I will send additional photos with comments as she continues to grow. Thank you for the excellent puppy. Dave Chapman

Just wanted to send a quick note of thanks along with a photo of Franklin …our GSD we purchased from you as a puppy last year. He was born May 5th, so just turned 1 year old. We could not be prouder of him …he is quite an impressive dog all around. Hope all is well with you. Very best regards, Julie Davidson

Rob and I wanted to let you know Ansel arrived safely and without any signs of stress. He is currently sleeping at my feet. He's adapting to his new surroundings quickly. He all but fell asleep when I was brushing him. I'm very pleased with his level of training. His morning walk was a true pleasure. We can't wait to further his training. His intelligence is obvious and his temperament is outstanding. Thank you and your entire team.

Dear Wayne and Shauna (and Bo!)- Thanks so much for your help with choosing the dog! Our family loves her! She is so very good. At only 8 weeks old she yelps when she needs to go outside. We have only had her for two days. She ALREADY knows how to sit. I taught her that in 5 minutes. She is so smart! I will keep you updated! Here is a photo after only 2 days home. She is very fortunate she came here- she has a very loving home!

Hi Wayne; rather than always bragging about the female I bought from you, I thought it was time to send you a picture of Max - now 2 1/2yrs. old - that I also purchased from you. Though very different from my female, Max is a top notch dog who got his ShH3 in only 5 months! Perhaps you'll enjoy this pic of his hold and bark!?

First day home!

Sturgis is the offspring of Wison/Aika. December 17, 2007 What a wonderful addtion to our family. My wife feels very secure when I am out of town and our 4 year old (30 lb) Granddaughter can put him through his paces. He weighs 106 and will perhaps grow another 10 pounds. Sturgis is off the charts intelligent. Thank you for such a quality dog.

Hello Wayne & Kraftwerk family, I wanted to drop a quick note & picture of Carmen (Ursus/Fresche "C" litter of April '07) as she nears her 2nd birthday. She's been a fabulous addition to the family, and turns heads wherever she goes. She's great with kids, other dogs, and loves everyone she meets, and we couldn't be happier with her. Thanks again, and keep up the great work!

We get so many compliments on Cash (Barak Vom Kraftwerk). He is a great addition to our family and loves playing with our kids and full size Collie. The Vets office cant say enough good things about him. We are very pleased we got him from you, and would come back here for another when we are ready. Heres a picture of him at 10 months old.

Wayne, Thank you so much for the newest addition to our family. He is extremely intelligent and already house broken. At only 5 months he does well at obedience, but his drive and intro to protection work is phenomenal. Thanks again, it was a pleasure...

Dear Wayne, Vassar vom Kraftwerk, \"Maxx\", is doing well. He is now three months old. He enjoys playing in the snow. Our family loves him. He is so smart and such a fun-loving dog. Everyone in Alaska that has seen him absolutley adores him. Thank you so much for such a wonderful German Shepherd. Sincerely, The Wills Family

We LOVE our dog named Barli!

Dear Wayne, I never knew a dog could be so awesome.  You did a great job matching our family with a wonderful dog.  We bought him from you back in December of 2005 and since then he has been a great addition to our family.  My kids claim "He is the best dog in the whole world!"......... I have to agree.  Thanks again. Sincerely, Jesse, Tara, Emma, Mason, and Gunner Goble

We love Delta. He is good-natured, very trainable, and great with children. It was all the photos of little girls pictured with your dogs that sold us on your program, and they tell the truth. We completely trust him with our, and all children. This is a big step for us because we had a Border Collie who, although smarter than most people, hated children, and was guaranteed to bite if a child got near his face for any reason. Our four-year-old daughter accidentally fell on Delta's head and he just licked her. Our two-year-son (1/4 Delta's size) can be a little aggressive, sometimes reaching into Delta's mouth and grabbing his tongue until Delta squeals, but Delta just walks away. Our six-year-old daughter (pictured) plays with Delta for hours, dragging him around the house with a rope and tennis ball, and has developed her own language with Delta. He has a unique relationship with each family member, and constantly receives compliments from strangers. Thanks for breeding such great dogs.

Wayne, Cash vom Kraftwerk just celebrated his first birthday. He has been with us about 9 months now. He is a wonderful dog. He is very protective of the home, a natural born leader, and a big playmate for the children. I have attached 1 of about 500 photos. He is a massive and wonderful GSD. He has his mother's eyes (Kora) and his father's head (Xbec). He tips the scales at 95 pounds and has a head like a lion. We send him to a doggy play date twice a week and he plays with puppies! He also is the pack leader around older dogs and most older dogs submit to him on sight. You should be very proud of this dog. He is clearly one in a million. I am training him for Sch trials and he should do well. He was slow to the ball but he is now ball crazy and very athletic.

Wayne, we purchased Cora about six months ago and the entire family has fallen in love with her. She too has fallen in love with us. The only issue we face with her is keeping her out of our beds at night. We let her sleep on the beds a few times and now she expects it all the time! I have enclosed a photo of her playing with me and she is airborne chasing the ball. We were just goofing off in the house and running half speed. I am 6'4" and her leap is at the top of my head. I am taking her to a competition soon to earn another Sch 3. In dry runs, she is scoring in the 270 range. Our goal is a V rating. I will keep you posted and let you know when we get it!

X-cellent Anya Vom Kraftwerk CD RN TD (Cruger x Greyc) earned her TDX title on November 2, 2008. She ran a flawless 805 yard track, located 4 articles, had 2 woods crossings, and negotiated 4 sets of cross tracks. Her total run time was 14 minutes. In the 29 years that the Golden Triangle Club has put on their tracking test at this location, only nine dogs have passed. Anya made it ten. Many thanks for a wonderful dog who never gives up on a track, and will work and work a problem until she has relocated the trail. This work ethic is bred into a dog –thanks for the privilege of loving and training her! West Virginia

Dear Wayne, Thought you might like to know that CARMEN ('C' litter 11/27/07 Xebec/Kora) has grown into a magnificent one year old and is stunning to behold! She's very friendly, affectionate, also confident, agile and extremely athletic and has a very strong play drive. I think she dreams about retrieving. I took this picture of her diving after a ball which is probably her twentieth dive in a row and as you can see she remains nearly undiminished in her energy and enthusiasm. Carmen has also proven to be solid and highly trainable as we are working up to Schutzhund. She really enjoys training and reminds us if we miss a session. Thank you for such a special shepherd.

I would like to thank Kraftwerk K9 for the best dogs in the world. Lexxi our 3 yr old female and now we have Hurc , our 4 month old male that we received in November. As you can see, they are remarkable dogs and they love each other.

It's been 2 -1/2 years since we were lucky enough to have Piper and Apollo join our family. Born May 2006, their parents are Ursus and Voxi. They have brought so much joy to us and are amazing in each of their own rights. I couldn't imagine life without them and my family agrees. We have taken them everywhere from fishing in the Gulf of Mexico to the mountains of North Carolina, always impressed with their demeanor and attitude. Thank you for two very bright lights in our family. They are well taken care of...We Love Them.

Wayne, I never imagined that Sascha, from Wilson/Esta litter last year would be as beautiful as she is today! She is so smart and does what she is told to do. She knows all of her basics now and we are proud to have her. We want to have her trained as a search and rescue dog. Thank you so much! Tammie Coleson

We received our second puppy yesterday, and he is absolutely amazing. After we got Izzy for my wife, I fell in love with her and wanted a male for me. Though I didn't not think there could be a puppy equal to her, the n-liter male is awesome. Did he eat some of the other dogs? He is huge.(Is Tank a bad name for a German Shepard) Thank you so much, and I just wanted to tell you your dogs are great.

Kain has proven to be an amazing dog thus far. From the "O" litter of last April he is now almost 100 lbs. Strong build, amazing temperment, tremendous athlete... everything I was promised. Thanks to everyone at Kraftwerk that helped.

Thought you would like to see our wonderful Phantom vom Kraftwerk. He is now 33 weeks old and weighed 82 lbs. at the vet today. He is such a great companion, Suzy loves every minute she gets to spend with him. He and our 12 yr. old shepherd are getting along great. Phantom is an extremely alert and attentive dog, who loves to stand on his hind legs at the glass door at the back of the house. We look forward to purchasing another shepherd in the future from Kraftwerk.

Faldaczar (Wilson/Kora) is 18 weeks old now and weighs 58 lbs. He is doing wonderfully in every aspect of his development; socialization, obedience and housetraining (not a single accident in almost 3 weeks). He asks to go out by sitting at the door; if no one sees him he takes his massive paw and knocks on the door.he does amazing things like this almost daily. He is an AMAZING dog. Czar goes to puppy class, a friend of mine takes him because he has bonded so close that he does not want to be away from me; when I leave him (with family) he sits at the door waiting and crying. When he hears me he starts the excited cry and then starts banging at the door to get to me. He is eager to please, eager to learn and loves his ball!! He is not bothered by anything. He is rock solid and unflappable in all situations. We have people comment all the time about how gorgeous he is, what a beautiful coat and what wonderful temperament he has.but the training director at puppy class has given you the highest compliment.In all her years working with dogs she has never met a more balanced dog than Czar. He has perfect build and structure, he has the best temperament of any GSD she has ever seen, he has the best looking and feeling coat, he is very intelligent and it is obvious that he was well socialized early in his life. She then said, "This is a dog I'd like to take home. What is that breeders name. I want more information." Thank you again for our amazing boy Czar and your commitment to producing amazing GSD's.

Thought you might like to see how Spartan is shaping up. He is from Evergreys and Brandy. 8 mo old now with both nuts down and ears up. He looks like he is gonna be one big guy. He is now 78 pounds and I have had to scale back on his food a bit because he is just putting on too much weight. He has been training hard for his BH and his obiedience is excellent. He had his first helper work this week with an aggressive acting handler and he did fantastric and drove him back with deep barking and hackles up. His bite is rock solid and once he is on you cant shake him off. He does release when told and cant wait to regrip. His favorite thing is catching ice cubes and going for a bike ride. I live in a townhouse so we put in 5 miles a day on the bike and he works on his foose at speed. He is an amazing dog and my absolute best friend. We go everywhere together and he is always rock solid. Nothing rattles him except Pugs and Children. He loves them both so much he looses it in major puppy fashion. Super friendly to people and watches everything at all times to let me know if someone is not right and needs to be looked out for. I could not have asked for more. I will keep you up to date on his titles and how we are progressing. Thanks again.

This is and update on Lexxi our 2 1/2 year old Kraftwerk K9 female. She is the best dog anyone could ask for and we are awaiting the delivery of our newest addition Hurc who we just purchased. Thank you Kraftwerk K9

Hi Wayne, looks like we're rounding out the year with an AD and CGC title to go along with the BH last Fall. We are in hot pursuit of a SchH1 in the Spring; we'll keep you posted. Once again, thanks for my awesome dog - she is a joy to train and live with.

We've had Faldaczar ("Czar") (F-litter Wilson/Kora) 2 weeks now. He has had no problem adjusting to his new home. He is a very happy boy and everyone that meets him say, "WOW! What a beautiful dog." They also comment on his HUGE feet. He's everything you said he'd be...the whole package! Thank you for such a special boy!

I want to thank you and all your staff for everything you did about Kona. The guy that took Kona to the hotel was very kind and exactly at the hour we said to meet so everything went on time and we have a good flight to Mexico. Kona is now at home and she is like a bull she does not get tired. Once again thanks for everything. Best wishes

We picked up our female puppy, Juno (Wilson and Dana litter),at Tampa Airport on October 11, 2008. She is everything we wanted and could have hoped for in a GSD. Our veterinarian has high praise for the great breeding that went in to producing such a solid, healthy, and alert puppy. At 11 weeks, she was almost 19 pounds. She is housebroken and knew several commands in a matter of days. I have been so amazed at her drive (play and food), intelligence, confidence, and potential, that I have joined two local Schutzhund Clubs to begin to train her in the sport (with No prior experience). All of the club members are quite impressed with her and her pedigree. The first time I had her out, she sat several times and was attentively watching the bite work. She is not intimidated by even the largest of dogs there. In addition to all this, she is extremely loving and ruling the house (including our 2 adult Labs and the Bengal cat). She has become my best friend in such a short time and every bit of time I spend with her is well worth it. She goes everywhere I can possibly take her and loves to be the center of attention! Also, her tracking and retrieving instincts are rather pronounced already. She really is the complete package - looks, brains, drive, and temperament. I will send pictures of her the next time, but wanted to drop you all a quick note of thanks and let you know how well she is doing and what a great addition to our family she is.

I just wanted to report that we got Izzy from the airport yesterday. She is a sweet heart. She loves all the other dogs and has had a busy 24 hours. She is at work with me right now with our black lab, Katie. They have been playing most of the morning. Izzy has only had one accident inside; she has gone out each time and gone to the bathroom (unbelievable). She is amazingly beautiful and sweet. She knows her name and comes whenever I call her. She went to the vet yesterday and he said that she was great. She went to sleep with us last night and slept until 4:15 am and she started licking my husband and I to wake us up; she wanted to go outside. She went to the bathroom got back in bed and slept with us until I woke her up at 6:15. We woke all the kids up got them ready for school and off we went to work. I love her. She is eating well and gets along with everyone she is wonderful. Thanks so much to you all. Leslie

Wayne, I purchased one of you pups this past June. Here are 2 photos of "Olaf" (at 6 months). Olaf is the progeny of Wilson & Eyla (Q litter born 4/12/2008). What a great dog!!! Thanks, Tom

Just had to send this picture of Ryder vom Kraftwerk as it reminded us so much of his father, Wilson. Ryder is just five months old but is growing into a gorgeous German Shepherd! Ryder loves to "find" objects that we hide in the house and can locate any object no matter if it's hidden inside something or on a tall piece of furniture. He also enjoys "finding" someone who is hiding outside. He is completely at ease in large crowds and doesn't startle at loud noises or any type of moving object (skateboards, bikes, wheelchairs, strollers). He will go on any type of surface and will run up stairs on a childrens playground and slide down any type of childrens slide (much to the delight of the neighborhood children!) If he keeps showing interest in finding people and objects. we may explore Search & Rescue. Ryder's the third German Shepherd I've had in my life and by far the most confident and emotionally stable of them all. We also know another Kraftwerk GSD who is just six months old and he is beautiful and incredibly well-behaved for such a young dog. If I didn't already have three dogs, I'd love to have another dog from Kraftwerk!

Everyone at Kraftwerk K9, Attached are some photos of little Gina during the first week in our home. Your description of her could not have been more accurate! Inquisitive, fearless, lots of energy, and very persistent. And, of course, absolutely beautiful. We are happily overwhelmed with puppy love, puppy kisses, puppy play and, yes, puppy pee and poop. (With all of the cleanup, I think our ceramic floors are cleaner now than before she came!) But she’s getting the hang of it and I think she’ll be potty trained before we know it. She already has her favorite spots outside and goes straight to them. And, at only 8 weeks, she’s sleeping most of the night already! Only up once and then straight back to bed. Already well on her way to healthy socialization, she goes to the marina where she is doted upon by dock neighbors and their dogs, to the barn with mom to feed the horses, and she goes to work with daddy too, and loves everyone at the office. At home, she stays very busy playing with her toys, which she currently believes include grandma’s slippers, tablecloths, pant legs, people’s toes, and the cat, who is completely annoyed by this little intruder. Mortified, he is, at the behavior of this completely uncivilized creature. J Anyhow, many, many thanks to you and everyone at Kraftwerk K9 for creating such an impressive breeding and training program and giving us such world class customer service. You have far exceeded our expectations in the way that you have handled our inquiries and helped us to select the right puppy for our family. It is obvious that you care far more about the welfare of the animals and the people involved than you do about the “business” of it all. Good for you! Very best regards from Minnesota Audrey & Steve

Hello you guys up there @ Kraftwerk! It's been a while since I've emailed but I wanted to let you know Mocha had her 1st birthday. She's a marvelous animal and doing well, we absolutely love her temperament. She celebrated her birthday with her buddy Bandit & vanilla ice cream & hugs & kisses with a bunch of little kids! We had her spayed when she was 8 months old, just didn't think we could go the puppy route after raising her in the middle of winter; it was hard, but she's probably all the better for it. She really believes the kitchen is her home and she is totally people-oriented. She is kind and loving but can fire up if needed in a second. She's absolutely wonderful. Thanks for this great addition to our family.

Wayne and staff, We picked up our wonderful puppy on the 27th at O'Hare airport, she is everything we had hoped for. She was a wonder as soon as we saw her. When we got her home, we brought out Pax, our first dog purchased from Kraftwerk last year. A few smells later and they were the best of pals. Pax played with her in the most gentle way, surprising both of us. They have continued to be the best of friends. It's only been about three weeks, but she has surprised us with only one accident. The second day she actually went to the door to go out. INCREDIBLE. She is the sweetest dog. At night, when it is time for them to go to bed, they brush their teeth ( or should I say, lick a little tooth paste) and go to their respective cages. No whining at all. Lexi knows her name and comes when you call her. Oh and she does love her hot dogs. Thanks for a beautiful addition to our family. We previously had two other gs. Jordan, our male past away about a year and a half ago at 14. Tuffie, our female, past away about 6 months ago. She, too was 14. Tuffie was my girl and I will always miss her, but Lexi sure can warm your heart. Pax is no slouch either. He is very protective and watches newcomers like a hawk. He never growls, but he always stays close by. I weigh about 200 lbs and Pax can pull me out of the chair when we are doing tug-of-war, he is extremely powerful. Thanks again for the 2 great dogs.

Hi, This is a long over due note regarding the female pup from the Oct 1, 2007 Kira litter who came to Oklahoma!! She is wonderful! She is smart, sweet, fun, patient and loves everybody and everything. ( Her fascination with the cats gets a little intense from time to time, but she listens when I call her away from them!) She is great with our other dogs and her best friend is Izzy, a 12 pound terrier from a rescue organization. I am really thankful that you counseled us to get a puppy. She has adapted so well to all the other critters and still even lets the 6 pound miniature spitz boss her around! We did an obedience class when she was about 8 months old. She was well ahead of the program thanks to the puppy training you had given her and I carried on. We have started agility class and she is picking it up easily. She is really fun to work with - you can see the wheels turning in her brain when a new element is introduced. There is a 12 year old boy who brings his small dog to class who loves Ready and she him, so we try to find a few minutes when they can roll around together! The really neat thing is that as sweet tempered as she is, her presence gives strangers pause. We live in the country on 60 acres and she is doing exactly what I had hoped which is discouraging people we don't know from just walking into the house and yet she seems to know who is okay - she loves the UPS man and jumps in his truck and snoops around when he comes. He thinks it's a riot. I will try to forward some pictures. Thanks for recommending a pup and thanks, so much for your great breeding program.

X-cellent Anya Vom Kraftwerk RN, TD finished her AKC CD (Companion Dog) title from the B classes. She did it in style with three placement scores. She is a willing, joyous worker, eager to please and perfrms her heeling work with precision, attention, and "attitude". I received many, many compliments on her work at both the shows and the matches we attended to prepare for her title. When you selected this girl for me - it was indeed a perfect match. I will always be grateful to you for this dog who has enriched my life in ways that are to numerous to count!!

My husband and I would like to thank you again for your time on Monday! We enjoyed getting to see all your beautiful dogs and amazing facility that you have to take such wonderful care of them! We truly appreciate all your help in answering our questions and spending the time with us! We are so excited to get our new addition to our family and without hesitation we know that we couldn't get better anywhere else! Thank you for taking such amazing care of your dogs and our soon to be! We look forward to seeing you again when we come to bring our puppy home! Thank you again for everything! Many Blessings, Matt and Amber L

Dear Wayne + Kraftwerk Staff, Here's a picture if Fritz at 7 months (I litter 2/05/08 Xebec/Roxy) As you can see, he is stunning. He's been in Schutzhund training one on one with me and a trainer since 10 weeks. He continues to perform well. Just wanted to say thank you again for your breeding program, the way you run your kennel and everything you do to produce exceptional dogs.

SHE DID IT!!! AT 2 1/2yrs.,"MAYA v. Kraftwerk" IS NOW ShH3, IPO3, KKL1!!! ShH1 (93 - 88 -97) ShH2 (95 - 100 - 96) ShH3 (100 - 100 - 97) IPO3 (98 - 95 - 99) THANK YOU FOR SUCH A ......Dog!!!(there is no word for that describes her accurately!!!)

I can't begin to express how wonderful our dog, Rockefeller (Cruger/Verona; U litter 2004) is. Since buying & spoiling our first born, we have had twin babies. Rock is phenomenal with the kids. He is gentle, kind, PATIENT and totally submissive to our little 18 month old kids. Though we are teaching the little ones to be gentle with their dog (& visa versa), it's a learning process: they've poked his eye, tweaked his ear and even snatched his treat. Each time, Rock looks up to me for rescue from the kids. Each time, we get the perfect reaction from him. Keep in mind, he has not been professionally trained. What a great dog. We hope to buy another one from you in the future. Here's a picture of him enjoying the snow on vacation. He took to the snow like he was born in it. What fun for all.

It is almost a month now since Heidi and I lost our Female German Shepherd, Dakota and we brought Jaro home to fill the emptiness in the house. As you know losing Dakota was traumatic and left us feeling empty. But Wayne, you came to the rescue. I felt so comfortable and secure talking with you that Sunday morning I had to fly up right away and see Jaro. While on the plane I wondered if I done the right thing having awkward feelings and remorse all jumbled together. While breeders and trainers talk about true bloodlines and training; the most important element is trust in the trainer. You were so right, Jaro was the perfect dog for our family, impeccably breed, healthy with A-1 bone and skeleton, well trained, happy, rock solid and Brad Pitt handsome. I cannot thank you and the staff enough for taking care in helping us find the right German Shepherd and companion. It has been hard replacing our pets over the years; your help made it so easy. Jaro is everything you expected he would be. Solid in busy public places and even flying home from Seattle with a stranger and being handled by TSA, yet he has a playful side that makes him lovable. Even after two German Shepherds, I was skeptical of just flying home to Los Angeles and having a well adjusted 16 month old German Shepherd fit in to the Prince household. No problem here as your training and trust in Jaro was well placed. Strange children walk up to Jaro and start a conversation and pet him; yet he is responsive, receptive and attentive to their age and awkward movements. Our 16 week old puppy can manhandle him and he takes care to be his playmate. Thought you might like to see Jaro at play with Buster. But the real comfort was our trust in Kraftwerk and your expertise. Jaro was exceptionally healthy and well adjusted while displaying the qualities you thought were best for our family environment. Your help in choosing the right German Shepherd beat our selection process of the cute one with the spot on his chest or look at his markings or he comes when you call him the first time. I enjoyed our time at Kraftwerk and we are so glad we placed our trust in you and your staff. Anytime you need a recommendation please feel free to have anyone ring us up. Best Regards, Michael Prince & Heidi Prince Los Angeles California

Eddy has been part of our lives for 6 months now and will celebrate his second birthday next month. When he first arrived, he immediately took to frolicking and chasing his ball in the deep New England snow. Now, as you can see, in the hot summer weather he takes a "swim" to keep cool as he plays. Of course, his ever-present ball goes with him into the pool. We are surprised that he's such a "water dog." He races into the back yard and sits in the empty pool waiting patiently for us to fill it with water. Only then is it time to play ball. Eddy is not only beautiful, he is also incredibly bright, always obedient, eager to please, and much to our delight, a real "cuddle bunny." He and Casey, our 5 year old female German Shepherd, have become great playmates and enjoy romping together. We could not be happier with Eddy. He is everything we wanted in a dog and more. Thank you for providing us with such a well trained and special animal. Warm regards, Ann and Mike Port

I received Wolfgang aka "Gator" this morning from the airport. What a special dog he is! He is so attentive and he definitely mastered his puppy school. Thank you for this fantastic dog! You run a top notch facility!

Here is Obelix "Obie"(Wilson x Amie) at 16 weeks. He weighs 48 pounds and is a wonderful puppy. I picked him up at your beautiful facility and carried him home on the plane. He has been an easily trained puppy and knows come, sit, down, speak, shush, stay (up to about a minute), off, settle, shake and kiss. He is very calm and focused. He just learned to swim and fetch from the water. On Independence Day he sat at our feet, in front of an open campfire, and watched as we set off fireworks including spinning, screaming, popping, blasting ones. Not a whine, flinch or even laying back of the ears: A completely unflappable pup. We spent months searching for the "right" breeder and it is very clear that we found him in Wayne and Kraftwerk K9. The mental stability and wonderful temperament of our dog is a testament to your breeding of titled working dogs. Thank you.

"I purchased a Kraftwerk dog as a puppy and gained much confidence in Wayne and his operation. My needs changed and I needed a more experienced dog until my puppy matured and I looked to Kraftwerk with confidence. Kraftwerk worked with me for several weeks searching and finding the right fit for my "pack" which now totals three GSD's. We just added a new Kraftwerk dog and the transition has been very smooth. I am very impressed with Kraftwerk and I am a hard sell. I have owned GSD's for nearly 40 years and Kraftwerk is top of the class without any questions."

Here she is again... The origional Puppy Genius, Neika Vom Kraftwerk (Rabauke/Gina "N" Litter 2004). You should know that Neika is the reason we decided to get our second Kraftwerk pup, Kuno Vom Kraftwerk, a couple months ago. We just knew that as awesome as she was, we would be pleased with a second dog from your kennel. Aside from being the most athletic GSD at the agility field, she has been a great "big sister" to Kuno. It's amazing how she teaches him everything from good behavior to bringing in the morning paper every day. That's kind of funny because now we have to save the prior day's paper, put it in a bag and toss it into the front yard so they both can bring one into the house every morning. Keep up the good work. I saw a memorable quote the other day... "A dog is the only relative you get to choose". So true, they really are a part of our family. We are really glad to have picked our new relatives from Kraftwerk K9.

Rena is 11 weeks old now and amazing--a great addition to the family! I felt that Razz, my previous Kraftwerk GSD, was such a great dog that I wanted another one. Rena arrived just as he did--confident and bold, eager to meet the other dogs,happy to fit right in! As you can see, she and Razz are best buddies. I knew he wouldn't be jealous and I was right--he's a big brother. Rena is really smart, also. She is learning her first commands! In another week or so, she will be making her first road trip as a horse show dog. Thanks so much,

Hello Kraftwerk, Thought you might like to see how this "little" guy is progressing. He turned 14 weeks last Thursday. This picture was taken this morning. Kuno, our fourth GSD is now 41 pounds. Yes, that's 41 lbs. at 15 weeks. Our regular vet was out when we brought him in for his second round of vaccinations, so his partner attended to Kuno. The Doc was a bit unsure, due to his size, how old Kuno really is... until he checked his puppy teeth. At that point he was just thoroughly impressed at how big, healthy beautiful, and well trained he already was. That was at a little over 12 weeks. Reputations are earned... Yours is well deserved. We now have two Kraftwerk dogs... Neika from Rabauka/Gina is almost 4 years old and as far as we were concerned the smartest, best GSD there ever was or will be. Now, and not to take anything away from Neika, we have Kuno... and realize it's just your breeding program.

Kraftwerk Team- I purchased Nessy vom Haus Fromann back in April and I wanted to let you know what a wonderful addition to my family she has been! She is everything a great german Shepherd should be but also possesses a sensitivity unmatched by any other dog I've known. She keeps a close eye on the family, especislly my 8 month old daughter, Mena. I'm extremely pleased with her working ability as well as her ball drive! She loves that ball and is usually the fastest dog in the park! Thanks again for providing me with the best dog I've ever owned!

Hi Kraftwerkk9! I just wanted to leave an update on my bundle of joy, Keira. She is the most intelligent puppy I have ever seen. Her attention span is immensely impressive. We received her at 8 weeks and 1 day, shortly thereafter I started training her with the video I got from you guys. To say in the least she has mastered sitz,come and sit in front position, and we are progressing ever so quickly on heel. Not to mention she is doing so well with house training. In conclusion, I really appreciate the quality of GSD I received from Kraftwerk. Also, I would recommend you guys to anyone.

Just a short note to say thank you! Spartan from Xebec and Brandy is an absolutely amazing puppy. I am simply blown away at how fast he is progressing. After only 4 days with me he has already taken to crate training. He goes outside and eliminates immediately. He has learned to eat from my right hand, and is expecting his reward when he sits. He is also coming to his name, and walking on leash better than most adult dogs. He is friendly to people, and absolutely loves kids. Last night on our pre-bedtime walk, a pizza guy was running in our direction trying to make it too his car. It looked threatening and Spartan perked up, held his ground, and let out a bark that I swear could not have come from this little guy. He is only 8 weeks now so to say I am amazed is a complete understatement. I have had German Shepherds before so this is not a case of my puppy is the best simply because he is my puppy. Your breeding and care in developing the German Shepherd far exceeds anything I have ever experienced before, and your training videos have put me squarely in charge of his development. Your simple methodical approach sets us both up to succeed with positive reinforcement. They are the best training videos I have ever seen, and I have already recommended them to several of my friends with other breeds. Hopefully you will continue to produce more in the series. Thank you again to you and your wonderful staff. Loyal customer for life, Bryan

E GNS Conor Vom Kraftwerk (Connor/Branka 2007) turns 12 months on May 29th. He is 26 inches and 100 lbs. We are thrilled with him! He took two Group 2s at a recent NAKC show and received great comments from the judges. Conor is currently training in obedience, rally, agility and herding. He is my dream working dog! Thank you SO much for Conor!

About Fritz (Xebec/Roxy I litter 2/5/08): As soon as we got him home from the airport right out of the crate he retrieved a Bully stick and brought it back to me four times in a row. This was our first clue he was an exceptional dog. Now at 12 weeks, he continues to amaze us. Loud noises, unusual footing and new situations do not bother him. He is fearless. He loves to play hide and seek in the woods and will climb anything. He likes meeting new people. He constantly looks to me for direction and loves to learn. He started Schutzhund training and I have been told he has a good bite and will be a good tracker. The only thing holding this dog back is his owner. I am new to Schutzhund and learning as fast as I can. Thank you Kraftwerk for a great dog. You exceeded our expectations.

Wayne and Kraftwerk team, Just a few words on Axel from Wilson & Dana D Litter 1/10/2008. He is everything we could have asked for as our new family member. He is healthy,intelligent,very vocal and loves attention, as well as, drawing a lot of attention where ever we go. He is very sociable with people and other dogs. He is just about inseparable from my wife Valerie, they have bonded quite strongly. His training is coming along very well considering I am doing it myself. He is now just about 15 weeks old. House training him was very easy within a couple of days went right to the door when he needed to go out. I can't say enough about him. Thank you very much for a great dog.

I wanted to let you know how much we enjoy having Emma (Wilson/Aika B Litter) as part of our family. She is very attentive and loves to practice the training she learned through your program. Since that time we have also learned to shake and sit up. Her temperment is unlike any shepherd we have had in the past, and for the better! She quickly felt at home and never once cryed at night. I have attached a couple photos taken at 17 weeks and nearly 40 lbs. As you can see, she is just stunning. Thank you again for all your help.

Here is an updated picture of Mel vom Kraichgauer Wal. She is a great dog who is both smart and protective. We have had the best experiences with her since we brought her home last July. Many thanks and I hope you all are doing well !!

Dear Kraftwerk, My new puppy, Cash, arrived about two weeks ago. After a very short transition period he is now a part of the family. I am very impressed with his character, IQ, and energy levels. He is exactly what I wanted and Wayne did a great job in aligning my desires with the personality of the dog. We have a very busy home with other pets and children. The neighborhood has already adopted Cash and he has many friends. Thanks Kraftwerk!

Baxter and Hailey six months apart. Thanks for such a great pair.

Wow! On March 22nd, Pia (Dana & Ursus) passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. And she was just nine months old. She's quite a competitor as well as a social butterfly. Enjoy a photo of her taken yesterday. She is as good and sweet as she is beautiful.

I just wanted to drop a quick line and give you an update on Nessy. I'm pleased to report that she is fully acclimated and doing wonderful! I couldn't be happier. She really is sensitive and sweet. I took her to a schutzhund club a few days ago and she did great! She really enjoyed it and I plan on working her to her Schutzhund II title. I'm very much looking forward to it and to a long happy time to come with her!

Gary(from Wilson and Alpha) arrived happy and healthy! He is ajusting great to his new home and family. We've decided to change his name to Baron and he's already learning it! We are extremly impressed with him! Thanks again for all your help.

Thought you might be interested to hear that "my girl" Maya vom Kraftwerk (daughter of Roxy Stadtfeld and Don v.d. Moenchhofskappelle - just turned 2 last week) is one to look for in the future! She has been in Germany for training since the end of December....I decided to send her there because my living location is too far to any club to be able to train regularly; besides, I'm not skilled enough as a handler to give her what she needs. But I do have enough knowledge to have known that this girl has what it takes to compete at a top level. I've had this confirmed by Bernhard Flinks (who wanted to buy her from me) and now by this woman who is in charge of her training. The lady's name is Nicole Meyer and she is the breeder, owner, trainer and handler of the famous "Fiasko vom Gebrueder Grimm", who is now deceased. With Fiasko she competed at the World Championship. We found out that "Maya" is a granddaughter of "Fiasko" (small world indeed). In any case; when Maya headed out to Germany she had only had bitework and some obedience on her....3 months later she got her SH1! Granted she showed her "independent" nature during the obedience routine, but she scored a 93 in tracking and a 97 in protection and ended up high in trial for the day! I KNOW that with some extra time, experience and maturity, this female is capable of high 90's and 100's in all 3 phases!...she is EXCEPTIONAL and I am very proud of her and I hope you feel proud of your breeding!

Here is our "Scout", aka V-Quanja vom Salztalblick. It really is hard to put into words our enormous thanks to Wayne and everyone at Kraftwerk. When we first spoke to Wayne, we told him of our needs and wants in a dog and boy oh boy did he ever deliver with Scout. She is everything we could hope for - gentle with children, sticks to us like velcro, and ball drive? We have a hill of approximately 1/2 acre on a 45 degree angle. We can heave that ball 30 times and she never tires of going for it and many times catches it on the bounce. As the weeks go by, we are confident that she will become protective of us in all situations. I know (and appreciate) that everyone thinks their dog is tops, but we must say that Scout has exceeded completely our expectations in temperament, soundness, health, vitality, affection - uh yea...she has stolen our hearts!

Dear Wayne, I purchased Benny from you on 9/17/02. I have owned German Shepherds ever since 1950! As you may remember, I am a quadriplegic and was looking for a well-behaved German Shepherd to cross train as a service dog for me. You told me that you had the perfect dog for me! You could not have been more correct! I am 99.9% certain that Benny is the dog who is kissing your young daughter on your website! To this day, he loves little blonde girls. I have a video of Benny doing his protection work. After ferociously attacking the guy in the protective suit, the video follows Benny over to your daughter where he gives her an enormous kiss! The dog who is kissing your daughter on your website looks exactly like Benny, and your daughter is wearing the exact same outfit that she was wearing in the video when Benny kissed her. She is even clutching the same doll! Benny is, without question, the most incredible dog that I have ever seen or owned. After all these years, with no additional training, he literally jumps to his commands! He is assertive, when necessary, but never aggressive. My husband had to have brain surgery two years ago. Our son and I were staying in a hotel in Miami. Benny and I were riding up the elevator when a man got on that Benny did not trust. He went, on his leash, from the left side where he always is at his appropriate position to the right side where the man stood. Benny simply leaned against him, effectively pinning him to the wall of the elevator (Benny's a big boy!). I reached up and pushed the number of a floor on which I was not staying, got off the elevator and waited for another elevator. As I waited, I started to laugh -- realizing that from the look on the man's face when Benny leaned on him, he would never bother me! Benny goes to work with me every day. Everyone at the office absolutely adores him! All of our customers look forward to seeing him, and frequently ask about him if he doesn't come out to the lobby. He is loved by all -- but it is absolutely totally devoted to me! Who could ask more of a loving, protective companion? Prior to purchasing Benny, we had bought a puppy from you -- Vikki vom Kraftwerk for my husband. She is totally devoted to my husband, and he to her! Of course, since we got her as a puppy, she was not trained by you. Consequently, she is not nearly as well mannered as Benny -- but an awesome dog nonetheless. I don't know what I would do without Benny. I love him more than words can express. Thank you so much for the incredible job that you do! Your dogs are absolutely the best that money can buy! Sincerely and with many thanks, Lani Deauville

We cannot thank you enough for the help in selecting our wonderful puppy, Dillinger from the Ursus and Amie litter born on July 19, 2007. Not a day goes by that someone doesnt comment on how gorgeous he is. He goes to Doggie Daycare a few times a week for socialization and exercise and the Daycare staff actually fight over who gets to have Dillinger. They all just love him. At just over 7 months old, Dillinger now weighs about 90 pounds and according to our Vet, he\'s the poster puppy for what a German Shepherd pup should be. There have been many occasions that Dillinger has taken a protective role and stepped in between me and another person or another dog. He is so incredibly smart and has such an amazing personality that he fits right in to our household. Despite his size and somewhat intimidating stature, he is completely at home laying in our laps or giving the kids who live next-door some sloppy wet kisses. We couldnt be happier with the protective, loving nature of our puppy and look forward to bringing home another Kraftwerk puppy for Dillinger to play with in the coming months.

Thought you all might like a Pia update. She loved puppy kindergarten (beginning agility and beginning obedience) and is now mid-way into an AKC Canine Good Citizen class - she is the star of the class. She is so loving, smart and outgoing…she’s just a wonderful girl!

I thought y'all might enjoy seeing Daks Vom Kraftwerk. He was from the Feb 12,2007 litter of Ursus and Heska. He is a great dog and has been so easy to train.

We love this dog! Odin aka Valhalla vom Kraftwerk (GoGo/Wilson)is truly an amazing dog! He is now 16 weeks old and we couldn't ask for more. He is a very beautiful, strong dog & he attracts attention whenever we go out. He is healthy and active. He has a perfect temperament. He is playful and very intelligent & intuitive. I am amazed at how quickly he learns and his manners are almost impeccable. He also gets along well with the our old shar pei, our two macaws and two cats. WE LOVE ODIN!! Thank you Kraftwerk!

Just wanted to update you on Maximus and Uran. We purchased both dogs from you in 2004-2005 and they are doing well. Maximus is from Gina/Rabauke and Uran came to us from Germany. They have become a big part of our family and are quite the showmen around Philadelphia. I always get compliments on their looks and demeanor.

How is it up there in WA? We have a light snow today but it's really cold. It didn't bother Mocha, as you'll see in the attached jpegs. She still had her barn chores to do & managed to play & romp around in the snow. We adore her, she loves driving around in the cars and Kawasaki barn mule for chores. She's respectful of the horses and keeps a good distance from them also. She's a good sleeper, since night 3 or 4 she's slept 8-10 hrs straight through every night! Thank God, it takes all my energy to keep up with her during the day. Well, off to feed the horses & take Mocha out. Thanks for the wonderful pup, we wish we would have taken both females! Happy 2008.

Hello Kraftwerk! This is our son, Achilles the Warrior, from your Sept. 2006 H-litter (Wilson x Dana). We have owned and trained our fair share of working and show dogs but nothing we have ever had compares to him. His bitework is out-of-this world- he is so advanced and strong for his age that our very experienced helper avoids doing long bites with him because we fear that he might hurt himself. He has so much heart. His obedience is just as awesome- we get so many compliments from people on how beautiful he looks when he's making constant eye contact with Paul on the field. Besides being incredibly smart he has so much intuition, I feel so safe with him. We can turn him on and turn him off, he's not like one of those neurotic working dogs that can't think for himself. I don't know what we'd do without him. We are also pregnant with our first child who is due to be born in July. I know he is going to be a wonderful big brother. :) Thank you very much!!!

Here is a new pic of Layla (03 Cruger x Gina). Four years old and definitely not slowing down. Nice dog! Thank you.

We wanted to give you an update on Aries, from the Ursus/Chula N-Litter. He is doing great. He is only 5 months old and he's such a good dog. We get compliments by everyone who see's him, especially the vet. He's so beautiful and loving. And very protective already. Our two young boys love playing with him. He's a wonderful addition to our family. Thank you, The Bambino Family

Happy New Year to all Kraftwerk Staff, We wanted to let you know that our beautiful puppy Jack (R-Litter)who has been with us for only two weeks is an absolute delight. He handled the initial two hour drive from the airport like a champ, he never complains when we put him in his crate and he is generally eager to please. He has the commands of "sitz", "platz", "hier" and "bleib" down already although he is only 14 weeks old. Last week he went to the vet and he handled the visit very well. We already love him and anticipate great things from him as he is already demonstrating his intelligence. Thank you for breeding a perfect companion for us.

We purchased a puppy last year from the Ursus/Newa litter and we couldn't be happier. Sergeant is a little over one year old and about 85lbs. Everyday he continues to amaze us with his intelligence, willingness to learn & please, and most of all for his handsome appearance. We could not have asked for a better companion. Thank you!

Happy New Year Wayne and all the people at Kraftwerk. Gina was seven on October eighth. She recovered splendidly from her C-section in February and spaying in May. Maybe the raw meat helped. She is such a wonderful perfect lady we can't imagine how we got along without her. She goes everywhere with us except when it is too hot to leave her in the car or into restaurants and grocery stores. Her response to strangers is spot on. She is reserved and careful with strange men until we introduce her. She loves children and loves to play with them. Nothing pleases her more than romping with our thirteen year old grand son and his friends unless it is chasing squirrels on our morning and evening walks or roughhousing with other dogs at the dog park. For us Gina is the ideal German shepherd dog in character, intelligence, structure and appearance. Every day we send thanks to you for breeding her and letting us have her. Happy New Year, Don and Judy Person

Happy Holidays!! I just wanted to give you an update on Winston, H-Litter Dana-Wilson(2006). He is such a wonderful part of our family! My husband and I had had our first child this October, and while Winston is only a year old, he is wonderful with the baby!! He takes it as his personal responsibility to alert us when the baby is crying, and ensures that he has many daily baths by kissing him to make him smile.:) I have no doubt that my "two babies" will enjoy growing up together. Thank you for breeding such a wonderful dog. We look forward to purchasing another in the future. I have attached a picture of Winston with Alex's toys on Christmas morning. Thank you again!

I bought a great dog from your company ... Wilma vom Kraftwerk (former Venja). Very smart (it took her approximately 30 minutes at the age of almost 5 months to learn all the basic commands and she never required any "home training"). Also, she is a very good working dog, she tracks without any training and has a great memory. I am telling everybody about your kennel. Wilma is now 2 years old. With my comments, I am including her picture made when she was one and a half years old.

Merry Christmas Kraftwerk. This is a picture of our newest edition, Greta, (M-Litter, Wilson and Anna July 2007). She is almost five months old and already almost forty pounds. Our fox terrier and her are still trying to figure out who the boss is but she is wonderful! Thanks Kraftwerk for a wonderful canine companion for the whole family! Happy Holidays. The LePage Family, Kingston NH

Lorena is the most intuitive dog I have ever known. Everywhere I take her; stores, assisted living to see my mother, training, walks in the neighborhood; it does not matter as she is the most poised and perfect protector. She can tell the difference at just a year old what might be a threat or just a greeting. When I take her to the assisted living facility to visit my mother she lays next to the game table while we play checkers while people walk by with walkers, wheel chairs possibly with oxygen tanks and of course all of the caretakers walking about. She loves to perform her obedience routine for anyone who admires her, which is almost everyone. We are quick to perform a routine of “Heel, sit, down, stay, here, and come around.” Of course, she is so advanced at just one year old no one believes she is so young. There is so much more I could tell you. As we have our walks through the neighborhood, everyone is amazed at her obedience, beauty and personality. We live in an area which has large acreage so there are horses, cows, goats, lots of dogs and cats as wells as the wild variety of deer, squirrels, possums, and so forth. Lorena has learned to be obedient on leash and deal with comes our way on our long walks, perhaps a little “Hi Lo Silver” routine, but never a run away. These photos I have sent are her birthday at one year. She is an anchor to us now. I am grateful for your persistence in breeding the best.

Here is a picture of Cali, June 2006 litter, at 18 months. She is a fabulous dog for us, has a great disposition, loves people and though dominate gets along fine with other dogs. Is very smart, easy to train and exceedingly alert to her surroundings. She is frequently complimented on her looks and behavior. Excited and enthusiastic about most everything.

I just want to thank you for my Ruger! He is such a blessing in my life and his intelligence level is incredible. Everything about him is incredible!!! From day one when I picked him up from the airport and his eyes met mine there was an instant bond for life. Everyday he makes me smile. He is so well bred that it's like his D.N.A was bonded with mine and he is hard wired to me. Training him has been a breeze because all he wants to do is please and do his job. Constant eye contact, waiting for his next command or praise. I plan on breeding him soon so I'll keep in touch and send pictures of his pups. If I ever decided to buy another German Shepherd I'm sold on yours. Again thank you! Best Wishes, Kimberly Griminger and Ruger(aka-Rocky)

Hello Kraftwerk Family, Just a note of thanks for the beautiful dog Cyrus is! This is our first dog and we could not ask for a better dog, he is now 6 months old and weighs in at 76lbs! He is just amazing, he is doing well in his obedience training and will start his protection training in the Spring. The trainer, Lance Woodley, has owned Kraftwerks dogs and is very familar with Cyrus' father Amigo and says that geneticly Cyrus has everything going for him and that it will be fun to watch his progress as he gets older. Thanks again! Scott and Jeannine

Hi Wayne and the Kraftwerk team, I wanted to give you an update on "Carbon" (Ursus/Newa M litter). He's 13 months old now, 85lbs, and is so responsive and quick in training to the point of almost being a mind-reader. His drive and focus are amazing to witness. He's fearless, protective, gorgeous and so much fun! Every day he does something that makes me laugh. I have NEVER come across a dog that is this outstanding, and I want to thank you for all of the hard work that I know goes into creating such a quality dog. My highest compliments. Please feel free to give my number to anyone as a reference. To see a fun video of Carbon from 14 weeks to 6 months go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifdIaxTrj5s I hope to be purchasing another dog from you in a year or so. I'll talk to you then!

We purchased Jaeger from you a little over two years ago as a puppy (Kaiko & Josy) and thought you might like to see a picture of our 100 lb "puppy" as he is now. Jaeger is incredible - he is so intelligent one can almost carry on a conversation with him. He knows the time of day, an abundance of words, listens to the phone when his "Dad" calls, will watch animals on T.V. and is very picky about his treats. He could also open doors in our house when he was 6 Months old. He listens intently when we talk to him. He was easy to house train, very sociable and friendly, and also a big, mischievous handful as a puppy. We really enjoy this dog!

I wanted to share a picture of our puppy, Petra, from your H litter. She is almost 5 months old and at the time of the picture (11/3/07) weighed 45 pounds. She is a pure delight, very loving and very mischievous. In addition to her regal look, she is extremely intelligent and is eager to please.

I wanted to update you on Rudy, born June 30, 2007. First, I'm amazed at how well he handled the flight to Arizona. It didn't faze him at all. And a week after we received him, Bill was injured in a motorcycle accident and spent several weeks in the hospital. Rudy's handling the ever-changing routine quite well and his antics are a welcome relief from hospitals, doctors and insurance companies. I took him to the vet yesterday for his last puppy shots and he weighs 48 pounds! The vet loves him. The first time we brought him in, the vet picked him up and had his picture taken with him. The vet said he can tell that you really care about the breeding of your dogs. Rudy's got a wonderful personality and great temperament - he really likes people. Our neighbor girls come over and play with him and take him through his obedience commands. He plays with his own toys and is not destructive (aside from a couple of shoe casualties and the occasional toilet paper pulling contest) and deals really well with Sarah, our 14.5 year old female German Shepherd. She's got a lot more spunk since he arrived! Like all your other clients, I can't say enough about the Kraftwerks team. We'll definitely be repeat customers!

Hello Wayne & the Kraftwerk family- We just wanted to thank you and update you on "Snarles Barkley" (H Litter - Wilson & Dana). He is a treasure. We can't go anywhere without people stopping and asking about our Barkley. Barkley swims in Tahoe whenever possible. He enjoys his long walks and mountain hikes. He loves the snow. Our six year old son is Barkley's best friend. They play together all day long. Barkley has gotten to go to school with Kyle and he never misses a soccer game either. He is great around kids and other dogs.

Wayne and Kayla, We love our dog! He took to us quickly, and without a problem. He is beautiful, too. I've sent 8 pictures, so they may arrive in two batches. Enjoy, and let me know that you received them, if you would. Blessings to you both, Bob and Sue Sutherland

HE’S WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an adventure. You are right, he is amazingly gentle. He is enthralled with the TV. He and Kate curled up in the back seat on the way home and watched the DVD’s you sent. He has completely settled in and has found his place in the pack. The cat properly and painfully educated him so that is behind us. He just steers clear now. Anyway, thanks for picking him out for us. He is a perfect fit!!

Hi Wayne and Kraftwerk Team, Mark purchased Max in 2006 and we are sending an updated photo of Max with his play mates. He is such a wonderful shepherd, so loving and giving of himself and so very smart. You have the best breading program we have ever come across, thank you so much for a wonderful dog, we also feel the same way about Blue, Bear and Snickers, Max playes with all of them and is such a character. He also loves to go four wheeling and you say go for a ride and he is on the four wheeler before we can even get there to go. Anyway we love all our dogs and wanted you to see he is doing just fine. Thank you, The Lovelands

X-cellent Anya Vom Kraftwerk TD (Cruger x Greyc)finished her RN from the B classes the end of September, 2007. She is a happy and spirited worker who is a joy to both train and to live with!!! She loves everyone and adores her ball - thanks again for my beautiful girl.

Greetings KraftwerkK9 Team: I just want to update you on Elsa (Ursus/Newa Z Litter) who is now 5 1/2 months old and weighs 61 pounds! She continues to exceed our expectations on every level. She has become the "star" in her obedience group and everyone who sees her falls in love with her. Thanks again for the perfect K9 companion -- we adore her! ~Toby Werthammer

A million thank you's! Our 2 beautiful Kraftwerks german shepherd dogs are more than family. Thor, our boy from Kaiko/Fresche Oct,05, and our girl Chloe from UrsusPia Nov,05 are the best! They turn heads everywhere they go! Thor has developed a sense to sniff cancer in people which we are investigating further - besides showing off his superior power, intelligence and very well balanced drives in his Schutzhund training classes, setting club records and proving his top notch breeding thanks to you all at Kraftwerk! Trainer tells us that what these dogs have can't be taught - it is in their breeding....that says it all. In hopes that they will make you proud!

Round Lake, New York Message: Wayne -- we did it! Ellie (Lasko/Gina) got her BH this weekend. I can\'t thank you enough for my wonderful dog. I hope I can continue to train her to her full potential in Schutzhund now. For sure the learning curve is greater for me than it is for her.

Thought I'd update you on Katya (Conner and Branka 5-29-07). She is doing very well in her obedience classes. She is taking Beginning Obedience and Rally classes. She is only 4 1/2 months old but already knows all her commands both verbally and by signals. I won't let her do jumps but she can do Advanced Rally courses on lead. She loves everyone she meets and doesn't shy from new experiences. She is a joy to live with. As you can see from her picture she is also beautiful. Thank you very much for this wonderful girl that we named Kunym Katya vom Kraftwerk.

WE LOVE THESE DOGS!! MY 10 YEAR OLD SUMMED IT UP VERY WELL SATURDAY. HE SAID "WE'VE ONLY HAD THESE DOGS FOR A DAY AND I ALREADY LOVE THEM." AXEL IS ALREADY MY BUDDY - HE FOLLOWS ME EVERYWHERE! BLITZ IS MY HUSBAND'S AND MY OLDEST SON'S BUDDY. WE FOUND OUT THAT BLITZ LOVES THE WATER. ALL WE HAVE TO DO FOR HER EXERCISE IS TURN ON THE HOSE AND SHE CHASES THE WATER. MY BOYS ALSO USE THEIR SQUIRT GUNS FOR BLITZ TO CHASE AND WHENEVER BLITZ WANTS TO PLAY SHE GOES STRAIGHT TO THE SQUIRT GUN. AXEL, WELL, HE'LL PLAY WITH ANYTHING. INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, HE HAS NOT CHEWED ON ANYTHING ASIDE FROM HIS TOYS AND OUR FINGERS AND TOES. I HAVE 3 BOYS - 14, 10, AND 9. BOTH DOGS GET A A LOT OF ATTENTION FROM THEM AND RESPOND TO THEIR COMMANDS VERY WELL. BLITZ IS ESPECIALLY GENTLE, BUT VERY PROTECTIVE AT THE SAME TIME. WE ARE VERY SURPRISED HOW QUICKLY THEY BONDED WITH US. WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR SUCH BEAUTIFUL DOGS. WE WILL DEFINITELY PASS ON THE WORD TO OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS ABOUT YOUR FACILITY. MY BROTHER-IN--LAW IS ALREADY PLANNING TO PURCHASE ONE. THANK YOU AGAIN AND ENJOY THE PICTURES.

Just wanted to let everyone now how wonderful Mel has been these past two months. She behaves perfectly at all times and it is hard to imagine what life was like before she was around. We are working on achieving her SchH2 right now. Thanks for such an incredible dog! Sincerely, Day Redhead (I am mailing you a picture to put w/ my letter. You will receive it by 9/21.) thanks!!!

Thought you might enjoy an update on Pia. She totally adores her big “brother”, Ovid. Whatever he does, she wants to do! She is doing great with her commands…and loves it when Ovid does them with her and of course, the hotdog rewards are a total hit. Pia is a water baby! It was so hot last week, so we got a kiddy wading pool thinking that she might enjoy it…she loves it! She digs the water until there’s no water left in it, and barks to have it refilled. She also likes to nap in our shower. She is growing well – 30lbs last week when we took her for another round of shots. We have converted Ovid over to her food and needless to say, he loves it. Pia also likes to wander into the tomato garden and snack on cherry tomatoes. I am attaching some recent photos of Pia…she is just so pretty! And she loves her Kong just like her Mother! Please share this with all how you think might enjoy, Sue

I just wanted show you all how beautiful Xitta vom Kraftwerk has turned out. She looks so much like her father and is loving, gentle, driven, and working on her titling.

QUINN IS NOW 11 MONTHS OLD 85 LBS, HE IS A GREAT GSD. HE IS WONDERFUL WITH THE KIDS AND THERE FRIENDS. HE IS DOING VERY WELL WITH HIS TRAINING. I HAVE OWNED GSD ALL MY LIFE AND BY FAR HE IS THE BEST QUALITY GSD I HAVE EVER OWNED. I WOULD AGAIN LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME TO THANK WAYNE AND THE CREW AT KRAFTWERK FOR THE CARING, AND OUTSTANDING BREEDING THEY DO WITH THEIR DOGS. LOOKING FORWARD TO TALKING TO YOU IN THE FUTURE. DAVID WALSH NEW YORK

Hi Wayne, I thought you would be proud to see a picture showing what the Kraftwerk Dogs are made of, totally fearless 50 miles offshore and facing off a big sail. You can imagine how happy I am with Ferayan, as well as the other 5 dogs I have from Kraftwerk. Best Personal regards. Fernando Aguilar

Just a quick note to say how much we love Quenta! She is getting along wonderfully with her three "brothers" (our dog, Wulf, is from Kraftwerk as well--born 2000 out of Raubauke and Alice)...we can't imagine not having her as part of the family...we hope to add more to our "gang" in the future...take care!

I bought Z Hercules Vom Kraftwerk from Kraftwerk Inc about a year ago. Since then he's brought nothing but joy, smiles, memories and most important, a safe home. He's active, great with my little brother and my friends love him. Hercules is a beautiful dog, his colors are amazing and he is very well built. I look forward to future business.

Hello,everybody at Kraftwerk.I'd like to send you couple more pictures of Gerda(K-litter from Cruger and Mona).She is the favorite of the whole family.Beautiful,intelligent and loving shepherd.Thank you so much.Alex Khudyak

Hi Angelica, Thanks for picking out this wonderful boy for me (U litter Ursus - Cara). This photo was taken when he turned 6 months (60 pounds). He is smart, loving, handsome, and a total joy. He fit in easily with our adult GSD's (9 yrs and 14 yrs) and immediately became a part of our family. He's fine with the horses and is my constant companion around the farm. Thank you so much. We'll be calling to get another in a couple of years.

Hi Wayne, This is Cindy at 24 months old, from Kaiko vom Salztalblick & SG Dakira von Trogida. ALREADY Executive Protection. Best thanks and speak to you soon. GRACIAS

Dear Wayne & the Kraftwerk Staff, We just wanted to thank you all for our wonderful girl "Roxy" (H Litter - Wilson & Dana.) She is almost 11 months old at the time of this picture. She is gorgeous and gets compliments everywhere we go. Our girl has an amazing temperament. She is most graceful with children yet can turn on her guarding instinct immediately if she senses a threat. On 1 occasion, my wife was in a public place with Roxy when 2 Rottweilers presented some aggression toward them. Roxy immediately took a stance between the other dogs and my wife and began to bark and growl in a defensive posture. The situation diffused fine and then the many people who witnessed the incident came up to my wife to ask about our brave girl. She was only 6 months old at the time! On another occasion, my wife collapsed in pain from an illness at our home. It was approximately 2 AM and I was asleep. Roxy instinctively knew something was very wrong with her "mom" and ran into the bedroom and jumped on me to awaken me. I was then able to call 911 for an ambulance. Everything turned out great and we are grateful to our girl Roxy. She has become an integral part of our lives now...truly one of the family. We never slept better since we got Roxy now that we know she is watching over us at night. We wish we had the words to tell you all just how pleased and thankful we really are. Your dogs truly are phenomenal and we hope to bring another into our home in the near future. Sincerely, Bobby & Deja from PA

Dear Angelika and KraftwerkK9 Staff: I am attaching 2 pictures of Elsa (Z Litter -- Ursus/Newa) taken on her 3rd night in her new home. I simply can't believe she is only 12 weeks old! Everything you told me about her is true. She is calm, sweet and incredibly well behaved. Even though it was difficult to wait the extra four weeks, it was well worth the wait for her to complete her puppy training at Kraftwerk. When on leash, Elsa stays right by my side and sits every time I stop. She already knows to sit and wait before entering/exiting the house and/or her crate and she always goes to the same general area outside for her "potty time." In a word, she is PERFECT! And, oh by the way, did I mention that she is simply GORGEOUS!! Thanks to everyone at KraftwerkK9! If I ever have the opportunity to advise someone looking for a GSD, I will certainly point them in your direction. My best to all, Toby Werthammer

Wayne, I just wanted to thank you and your incredible staff again for this wonderful dog Xaesar. He has been everything I could have asked for. He is my constant companion. He is truly amazing the way he moves from playful dog to watchful guardian. In fact the only issue I have had was introducing him to my other male dogs but I think this was more my issue than his. He is wonderul with my 2 little girls and never takes his eyes off them when they are outside playing. He gets compliments everywhere we go. Thanks again, Mark

The attached photo of Victor was taken in May on the beach in Tofino, British Columbia on his first birthday. As you can see, he has grown into a big beautiful dog and his temperament is fantastic. He loves people and dogs and is a great exercise companion.

Heres a picture of Nisha I got her in Dec. She is the smartest and most beautiful GSD I've owned yet. She is with me 24/7 traveling the country with my business and is very socialized. We will be working on her SchH1 during the summer. She is best friends with my other titled dogs that run my house,thanks for the great dog hope to get another next year.Jeff

Dear Wayne, I started to panic a little just before you sent Ebie to us. What was I thinking-bringing a large full-grown dog into my happy little group? Would she eat my little Pug, would she pick fights with the other dogs? I will never forget the sincerity in your voice when you said, "You got a REALLY nice dog." To all who have seen or known Ebie the nicest thing I can say is that she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She has a wonderful temperament with nerves of steel. The afternoon of her arrival I took her with a friend to sit outside Starbucks and enjoy the nice weather. Without exception every other person who walked by stopped to admire her with a, "That is the most beautiful German Shepherd I have ever seen." The pleasant surprise was that I could barely contain her when children walked by-she wanted to cover them with kisses. Unfortunately, I became very ill the next day and was confined to bed for 3 weeks. To say Ebie and I bonded is an understatement. She never left my side. When my husband would let her outside she would bound back upstairs as if she hadn't seen me in days. While I have been recuperating she has developed a passion for cuddling with me and watching "Animal Planet." As I told you our 2.5 yr. old granddaughter was severely injured by her 4 mo. vaccine. When my daughter decided she might be interested in a specific German Shepherd, Donna in your office was nice enough to take that dog home for a weekend. Later when I asked you about that dog you said, "When and if your daughter wants a dog I want to hand pick it." You could have easily made another "sale," but didn't because you had a compassion for what our daughter and her young family have already been put through. You are obviously a man of honesty and integrity and my husband and I would like to thank you. There is no one I would even consider getting another German Shepherd from but you. Very Sincerely, Beverly in MD P.S. Recently our granddaughter had a "sleepover" with us. Upon rising in the morning I noticed Ebie was not at her usual place by my side. I went back in the bedroom and there she was snuggled right next to our granddaughter. Ebie would not leave her until she was awake. Did I mention we are in LOVE with Ebie!?

Here are a couple photos for you, and a few words about my beautiful Mando: I was astonished at how quickly Mando (Don v. d. Warsteiner Quellen) became a boating enthusiast, after he became my 24/7 best friend in February. He loves the speed of a power boat as well as a lazy, quiet, tranquil kayak tour. He adapted to riding in a boat so quickly he was soon jumping in on his own, as if begging for another ride. He hops into the kayak even when it's on dry land; and I had to train him to let me get in first - he's so eager to go! And he enjoys a good swim to fetch his floating kong, so he's become an all around water dog. I also could not believe how quickly he bonded to me; at his vet check the staff was incredulous that he and I had only been together three days, because he was already unusually attentive to me. His appearance is so majestic that his regular puppylike playfulness is always a delightful surprise, funny and endearing! On walks in town he enjoys routine doggie sniffing, but he is all watchful business when anything requires his attention, such as a person running, or anything he considers at all suspicious. On leash, he is very tolerant of other dogs, and ignores aggressive overtures (which usually come from small dogs oddly enough), but doesn't desire up-close, personal encounters with unfamiliar dogs. I think he feels "on duty". I was looking for a serious protection dog who is adaptable, companionable, well-behaved and ready to work if need be, and that's exactly what I have with Mando. I just love him. From, Gail on the Lake

"The German Shepherd that corresponds to the standard, offers the observer a picture of rugged strength, intelligence and agility, whose overall proportions are neither in excess or deficient in any way. The way he moves leaves no doubt that he is of sound mind and body and so possesses physical and mental traits that render possible an ever-ready working dog with great stamina. With an effervescent temperament, the dog must also be cooperative, adapting to every situation and take to work willingly and joyfully. He must show courage and hardness as the situation requires to defend his handler and his property. He must readily attack on his owner's command but otherwise be a fully attentive, obedient and pleasant household companion. He should be devoted to his familiar surroundings, above all to other animals and children and composed in his contact with people. All in all, he gives a harmonious picture of natural nobility and self-confidence." Recognize this quote? That is Ferris in a nutshell. This dog is AWESOME! We have had him for a week now and he is already such a wonderful part of our family. As you know, we have three young boys, 2 cats, and a busy household. From the first day, Ferris has just seamlessly integrated into our daily lives. He CAN do it all! From picking up the kids at carpool, to going on long walks with me, to swimming and running, staying on long down-stays at baseball games (and not going after the ball), being a quiet but alert companion at home, checking on his boys at night before he goes to bed, on and on and on. He is attentive, responsive, noble, GORGEOUS, rock solid and reliable, friendly, and a terrific ambassador for the breed. I cannot go out of the house with him that I don't get at least one person coming up to me every 15 minutes asking to see this beautiful dog. And did I mention that he is stunning? It brings me such joy to see him moving and just doing the things he was bred to do. He is strong and agile and prances like a dressage horse. And then he jumps on the ball like a gleeful puppy and is absolutely adorable. And the top of his head smells good too! Our vet is so impressed with Ferris. He says that he has the body of an athlete and the temperament that most GSD owners only dream of. Yesterday he ran alongside our quadrunner at our 80 acre property - he ran for half and hour at least and wasn't even winded. He loves being off leash but stays nearby at the slightest command. And when on leash, he is so responsive - he knows when he is to stay nearby, like at the garden center, and when he can roam, like when on a walk. How does he know these things? Breeding and training. We are excited about playing hide-and-seek games with him and the kids - that will be a lot of fun for all of us. He does not bark at other dogs and is very quiet and well-mannered. However, today, at the ballfield, there was another dog there. At one point this Labrador made a sudden move towards one of my young sons and Ferris was watching. Ferris was on-leash and the other dog wasn't. Ferris did not like the fact that the other dog was lunging toward my son, while my son was bending down, and he barked and strained to reach them. He was definitely being protective and showing discernment. This is after one week in our home. He is bonding to me the fastest, as I am home with him all day - stays by me wherever I am - just confident and calm. What a wonderful companion. He doesn't whine or demand anything. He just wants to be with us and "go and do things." I have taken him next to a train, around a group of deaf children (who swarmed him), to elementary school at the dismissal bell, to meet horses and goats, and into many different cars and trucks. He is a perfect gentleman and so stable and gracious. He doesn't beg for people food or pull at the leash. He is responsive to the slightest word and really is tuned into body language. We are comfortable with the German commands, but he also cues into all the rest as well. We can touch any part of his body and he just ignores it. He loves to be brushed and is so cute when I wipe his muddy paws - he practically lifts each one for me while he stands patiently, like a horse being shod. Thank you for our awesome boy! We are so very happy with him. He is truly the epitome of what a GSD should be and we are so proud that he is in our family. I definitely recommend your kennel and would encourage anyone who is considering purchasing a dog from you to go and visit your beautiful place to see them. Thanks for spending the time with us and for this terrific animal. Edwin, Ingrid and boys Seattle Washington

After much research, we finally found the two best GDS's ever! Pitt and Yanka are without a doubt the most loyal, beautiful dogs- They have fit perfectly in our family and with our other dogs. Yanka is truly a special dog whom I connected with immediately. She follows me EVERYWHERE. Pitt has got to be the biggest GSD, most beautiful male we've ever seen. He is protective, sometimes quite amusing and a pure joy to have in our home. Thank you so much for your support, professionalism, dedication to your clients and the GSD breed. Traci & Bart Viers

Wayne, as you know we aquired Ulf in 05/2004 after visiting with you and your facilities (what a great place you have) you recommended Ulf for us, (my great loyal friend) not only protective but a wonderful companion as well. I will always be thankfull for your knowledge, understanding, and professionalism. Well since then we have been day-dreaming about another GSD, Ulf is six years old and full of energy and we felt that now would be the right time for another GSD, I never imagined that would be Xtra, (Miss Hollywood)the star of your training videos. How could I have being so privileged/lucky? Well after talking with you on the phone I new she was for us, she is everything you said and more, she is beautiful, very intelligent, friendly, great personality (but not a push over) and you are so right, lots and lots fun to be with, she fitted in our family perfectly. Your quality imports (Ulf) and your own breeding Xtra, is a testimony of the quality GSD you provide (I wish I had the room for 10 more) you are great, my wife and I are extremely happy with both of them. I have always known that the quality of your dogs were superb, but Xtra is Xtra special, as you can see from our photos our cats don't have any problems with her they are all relaxed as if Xtra had lived here all her live (It's only been five days). Well, I could write about them forever. Thanks again, Mario and Mona

Our dog Cindi came home at 12 weeks, she is now 9 months old. She has become a HUGE part of our family, she goes to work with Matt & I everyday. After losing our Rottweiler "Lizzy" to cancer last year Cindi has helped in filling that void in our hearts. Thank you Kraftwerk Kennels!!

We love and admire Gina more every day. She is everything we expected and more. She has been snapped at by two or three dogs at the dog park and by our grandson's little terrier and she just backs off a little and looks at them as if to say what's your trouble and they quiet down. She loves to play with the dogs at the dog park. She really loves romping with our grand son and his friends. Our veterinarian has two cats in her office and Gina quickly made friends with them. On the other hand she warns off strangers who get too close to the car when she is in it and when they come to the house. We feel quite sure she won't be aggressive toward children, other animals or non-threatening adults which is very reassuring. It is also apparent she is protective and knows that taking care of us is her job. Thank you for letting us have this exceptional animal.

Can't say enough praise for Lana. Your recommendation of her was spot on. She is an absolute wonderful addition to our family already. She's calm & relaxed in the house...very happy to please. She did beautifully on our first 4 mile run this morning, with lots of distractions (bikes & walkers). I didn't have to remind her to Fuus once. She's also shown lots of tolerance with our 3.5 year daughter who is over excited to have Lana as a pet. We're all bonding fast here! I look forward to coming out to the kennel again in the near future to do some additional training (of me!). I'd love to see more of what she's capable of. Thanks again...we're super happy with Lana! -Ali

Dear Angelica, Wayne and Staff; Over the past 45 years, Dorothy and I have owned Dobermans, Rottweilers and German Shepherds. This GSD is by far the very best dog we have ever owned. For all your great customers and future customers who visit your web site, we can say without hesitation, it was well worth the cost to purchase an “Available Trained Dog”. We purchased NENA, a 2 year old female that holds 3 titles…….AD, BH, & Schutzhund I. She is a wonderful friend and companion. From the moment we picked her up at the airport, NENA has been a bottomless source of enjoyment. NENA has both outstanding intelligence and temperament. Absolutely loves to chase the ball. NENA goes everywhere we go, and the accolades tossed her way are unending. There is not a finer breeder anywhere with the dedication to raising superior German Shepherd Dogs. Congratulations to Wayne Curry and ALL the wonderful people at Kraftwerk, K9.

A friend of mine who has a shepherd was joking around and took a couple of quick steps toward me. He apparently wanted to check our pup’s response and was holding a key in a way that looked like a knife. When he jabbed it at me the joke soured. Shooter (Ursus, March 06) jumped in between us, grabbed his arm and stood there growling. She held him firmly until I gave her the OK to release. Shooter is showing great character and loyalty at less than a year old. She is very kind to children and goes out of her way to greet neighborhood kids. She and our granddaughter play for hours. Your early training provided a great foundation. The pup does well off leash and holds a down-stay even if we are out of her sight. If we hide a ball in thick brush she will work from hand signals and use her nose until she finds and returns it. She is comfortable in the house and never wanders off when we are working outside. Remarkably, Shooter is the best mouse catcher we have ever had! It is so funny to watch this big boned, athletic puppy jump in the air and pounce like a cat! She hardly ever misses and stacks the mice outside the back door. Shooter is a unique and fun pup that consistently exceeds all our expectations.

Dear Wayne and staff: we are writing you to let you know what a wonderful dog (Yaska) from your 5-31-06 (Kaiko/Ina Y litter) is doing. She is now a little over 9 months and is over 80 pounds of pure muscle. She excels in eveything she does, including all obedience training and beginning schutzhund training. In her obedience training, she is further ahead of other dogs that are 6 months older and have had previous training. She remains right by my side, and follows all commands like no other dog we have owned,soooo intelligent!!. She will be going for her BH title at 15 months then on to her SCH1 title soon after that. People we know and meet can't say enough about her and her beautiful black color. She walks with us daily on our 6 mile trek and as time has gone by we have seen that she is becoming protective of her owners. She keeps a close eye on any strangers , either approaching or just passing by and isn't afraid to let out a bark to let them know who's boss. And of course that beautiful solid black color is menacing in its own right, scaring them just with her color and size! As you know Wayne, YASKA is our second dog purchased from you without a regret in the world. We could not be happier in our decisions about our dog buying with you, and recommend you to all who inquire. Thanks again, Curtis and Rebecca.

I would like you all to know that Apollo is a wonderful dog. He has a couple of 4-legged friends. One is a 10 pound Jack Russell named "WeeWee". It's pretty funny, because they are best friends. They will play fight, but then we catch them outside laying in the grass asleep. He is trying to be friends with our three year old cat, Jade. Well, Jade isn't too fond of a 90 pound puppy, so that is interesting when they cross paths. I will tell you that Apollo is a very protective dog. He loves Paul and I and our two kids, Lauren who is 9 years old and Tyler who is 4 years old. He listens very well to Paul and has attached himself to him. He is very intelligent and loves to play (maybe too much sometimes, but he is still young). Paul takes him on walks regularly and is teaching him basic obedience. I took him on his first run yesterday (about three miles), a little leery of how he would do, but he did great. He did not criss-cross me and I did not trip over his leash at all. Paul and Tyler rode their bicycles and were coming toward us and Apollo saw them. He did not know it was them at first, but I told him it was "daddy". Apollo did not bark. As soon as he saw both of them he wagged his tail and we ran toward them. He immediately went to Tyler, stuck his head under his hand so that Tyler could pet him, he was so excited. He went to Paul and immediately sat on Paul's left side, looking at him like, "How am I doing so far?" He is truly a great pup. So, I now have a new running partner. He is a beautiful dog and we get many compliments on how handsome he is. I cannot believe how fast he grew up. We all love him very much. Thank you for our new buddy!!!

Dear Angelica and staff. I just wanted to finally sit down and write a heart felt thank you for helping pick my very perfect puppy. Barin is the sweetest, he loves my whole family, he is very close to my boys. He was house trained by 9wks. He is perfect on and off lead. Kaiko and Fresche are his parents. He will be one in May. Thank you again for all your help and for breeding such amazing dogs. This picture was taken in October,he has grown a whole lot bigger since then. Take care, Julia

We picked up "Sabo", from the airport about a week ago and from the minute we opened the kennel, he has been a joy. He is not intimidated in the least by our older GSD and has a great play drive. In just a week's time, he is almost house broken and happily sleeps through the night. We have been looking at your dogs for over a year as the breeder of our other GSD has passed on, and we are 100% certain that we could not have made a better choice! We look forward to sending you updates on Sabo in the future! Thanks again. PS. Your staff is fantastic.

Mutz is everything I hoped for in a dog of this caliber. He is a first class companion, attentive and obedient with seemingly endless energy. His breeding and training are apparent at all times, but the young dog in him shows when we play. He is also capable of being very affectionate which pleasantly surprised me. You have exceeded my expectations with Mutz and I would not hesitate to recommend you to friends and business associates.

Just a quick update/picture on Tovarich ( Don and Roxy litter, March 2006) She is growing into a large and beautiful dog. She is smart, gentle with kids and protective of our yard and family members. What a joy !!!!

Hello Kraftwerk team. We just wanted to update you on our puppies Cezar (Ursus/Bessy litter) and Nova (Ursus/Newa litter). Nova arrived home on December 14th, acclimated immediately to her new environment and made herself at home. Brother and sister get along great - with the occasional brother/sister spat! Cezar recently completed Obedience 1 and was, as always the center of attention. He is a warm and gentle dog who has an outstanding temperament and drive for the ball! He is now in Advanced Obedience and is excellent. We expect great things from him. Nova is an intelligent girl who learned her name the very first day. She knows sit, stay, heel and down and is a pleasant joy to all of us. Both of them are thriving on the raw diet they are on. Again, thanks for the wonderful additions to our family. Here is a picture of them, waiting patiently while we vacuumed the rug.

Rena, waiting for the whisper of a command from my daughter to take the defensive. Rena is great with all small children and the teenagers that come in and out of my house at all hours. My wife lost her cat she had after 19 years when Rena arrived. Rena and my wife have bonded so well together she sleeps at the foot of our bed and follows her everywhere. Thanks again...

Here they are! "Maya", my 10mo. old female out of Don & Roxy and "Max", my 5mo. old male out of Cela & Ursus. Aren't they gorgeous? I'm such a proud Mama. Max has been with us for not even a month and he fit right into the "pack". Here they are on their daily walk on the beach. I LOVE these guys; especially my girl; she is EVERYTHIHNG I was looking for in a GSD: while she is all drive on the working field, once at home she is sweet, calm, and just the most pleasant dog you could be around. In any case, I could go on and on about these guys but I won't do that to you all at Kraftwerk! So let me end by saying a huge THANK YOU to you all for sending me such great dogs!!!! I'll keep you updated on their progress and wish I was a millionaire with lots and lots of acreage so I could have a whole bunch more of your dogs!!! Sincerely, Daniela

Just an update on Lexxi, she has a birthday coming up she will be 1 year old on Feb 6th, and we have had her since she was 4 months old. Lexxi is such an important member of our household. Our children love her, and she loves them. Lexxi is so loyal, loving, and protective and we love her so much. Thank you Kraftwerk K9!

Hi Wayne and Staff, We couldn't be happier with our puppy Estar. At six months of age she is already a solid 65 lbs and one of the most strikingly beautiful dogs I have ever seen. It is rare we have her out any where that someone does not comment on what a beautiful dog she is. Her impressive size and beauty are only outdone by her personality and her temperament. She is always calm and inquisitive and bounces back well from any correction she may receive during training. She is the star of her obedience class and already on her way to being a strong tracker. We enjoy taking our girl on long hikes on the weekends. We incorporate her training lessons on our long walks and put her nose to good use playing hide and seek with one another in the woods. Since she was a little pup it's not been but maybe once or possibly twice she has missed her mark. Our excitement builds as we plan for our second Kraftwerk addition. Thanks for everything Peter and Tiffanna

HERE IS A PICTURE OF QUINN AT X-MAS. HE IS A GREAT PUP, EXCELLENT WITH KIDS AND VERY SMART, ALREADY KNOWS 6 BASIC COMMANDS, MY TRAINER THINKS HE IS THE SMARTEST DOG SHE EVER HAS TRAINED. AND SHE WAS A K-9 HANDLER WITH THE POLICE. THANKS TO KRAFTWERK, DAVE

Hi, Wayne, Just wanted to update you and see our wonderful dog, Lily, at just 7 mos., 60#. A solid block of muscle, bone, and shining fur. She is the star of Boulder; universal warmth and kindness for all beings, with uncanny intelligence, rock-solid nerves, steely focus, lightening reflexes, and athleticism beyond belief. With the snow melt, we begin in earnest the "big dog business" of formal training. You did a wonderful job breeding her. Remember her at 4 weeks? You can see her focus and calm even then....

We couldn’t be happier. This dog is by far the smartest dog we have ever owned. He does exactly what you described to us on the phone. Extremely obedient and absolutely loves to work. For anyone who wants a true athlete, this is the place to come. After our recent intrusion by an unknown thief, we decided to invest in the best alarm system available….Bodo. Now, we can’t wait till they try it again and either can Bodo ! The average dog owner thinks that his or her dog will protect when that crucial moment comes. That is not the case. Kraftwerk K9 produces a dog that WILL protect without hesitation or doubt. Not only can Bodo do that but he is extremely stable and sound. We never have to worry about him making a mistake. BODO ROCKS !

Hi Wayne and Kraftwerk team. It has been almost a year since I last updated you on Eliana vom Kraftwerk (Lasko/Gina S litter). She has grown into a gorgeous 17 month old dog with outstanding intelligence and temperament. She is a favorite at her dog daycare where she goes 3 days a week, a fun-loving companion to her owners and a guardian to her flock of 10 housecats (yes, you read that right...no one touches them without her approval first). To top off her versatility she is training with the local Schutzhund club. She is exceeding in tracking, has good drives in protection at this early stage and we are obedience training with the club and on a monthly basis with Debbie Zappia. Hopefully my next update will be with a BH/AD title later this year. I went with my instincts in purchasing a puppy from you that what I was seeing was quality dogs and breeding -- and I am one happy customer. Thank you

Henny on her way to her new home

We purchased Lexxi in May 2006 and could not be happier. Lexxi adapted very well from day one with our three boys, and is a wonderful family dog. We would recommend K9 Kraftwerk to anyone, it was a great experience and we would definitely purchase with them again in the future.

Hi Wayne, I wanted to give you some updated information on how Kiara is doing in her new home. In short, We, love this dog. As you know, my wife Lisa had some logical reservations about placing a fully grown, fully trained protection dog right in the middle of our seven children. We selected Kraftwerk K9 after careful evaluation of several top kennels. These dogs are not inexpensive. None of them are at this level. They are however an excellent value and we feel that this was money very well spent. We are extremely pleased. Kiara has been with us for a week now and we have had nothing but success after success with her. Obviously, we followed your recommendations in not only selecting the right dog for our needs, but in integrating the dog into our family as well. We have yet to have anything occur that gave us reason pause, made us nervous, or become a problem behavior with virtually any part of our family or lifestyle. This dog is providing daily joy and plain old fun in addition to a new level of non lethal home security. Our family and friends simply adore this dog. She is extremely intelligent, nearly to the point of human intuition. She is very affectionate. She is attentive and obedient As she assimilates her new family, it is very clear that she is steady yet deliberate and resolute in protecting her new flock from strangers that give off the wrong signals. She is no deadhead. She is simply calm and measured in her responses to a given situation. I like that in people and I like that in dogs. Whether she is watching TV with the kids, riding in the car, or patrolling our property, this dog is doing a great job. Did I mention that we love this dog? Thank you for your expertise and continued support. I will keep you updated as to our progress. Glenn Evans

Dear Kraftwerk Staff, We wanted to let you know how well our puppy Otto, from the Ursus/Cela G litter, is doing. He is just 4 months old and weighs 42 pounds! He is very smart and quite spirited. He spends lots of time outside with us exploring our 5 acres. We are so happy to have him and we have recommended Kraftwerk to a number of people. Thank you for taking such good care of the puppies before you send them home! A picture is attached. Sincerely, Dennis and Mary

We got Fero in June of 2005. Photo taken at five weeks old. He is the most easy going GSD we have ever owned. He is gentle, kind and tolerant of all people and other animals. We simply adore the boy.

Ken and I have had the time of our lives with our four German shepherd dogs purchased from Wayne! All our dogs are beautiful and exemplify the German shepherd standard. We like a large size German shepherd, and Wayne did get us some large, beautiful dogs. The dogs all love being out in our two-acre fenced in yard. They are the Daniel Boone’s and Annie Oakley’s of today. They love to tree squirrels and will sit for hours daring them to come down from the tree. It is comical to watch the squirrel barking at our dogs and throwing twigs at them. They have also dug up several moles, which is a good way to get rid of the moles—but not so good on the yard. My husband, Ken, comes in every evening after feeding and playing with a smile on his face. He is always saying, “I love my dogs, I really love my dogs!” Me too! V-Kalli von Heinzenhausen VPG3, IPO3, KKL1 Kalli is never very far from me. She is definitely my dog and an excellent companion. She is protective of the house as she spends most of her time indoors, but she is not a threat to our friends. As soon as she was introduced to our family and friends, she not only recognized them, but the sound of their vehicles as well! She follows commands very well and loves to play fetch. She just had her first litter! The pups are very large and beautiful. I love her!! V-Cary vom Monchberg SchH2, KKL1 Cary was a very large dog when we purchased him, but he has recently come into his adult body. He is very strong and well built. Cary is the friendliest, most beautiful male dog ever! When we are at home, he loves being around our grandchildren, and friends—but as our neighbor said, “Do not bother anything at the Boyce’s when they are gone.” It seems to become his job to protect any thing on our property! Paula vom Kraichbach My husband fell in love with Paula’s picture. She was supposed to have been my dog, but something happened to that idea. She most definitely belongs to Ken. She is a beautiful black and red-lots of red. Ken and Paula play and walk together almost every night. She follows Ken’s commands very readily. When she became ill this fall I thought I was going to have to have both of them hospitalized. (She is very healthy now!) Ische vom Steigerhof BH Ische is our latest purchase. I fell in love with her picture when she was first listed. She is a show-stopper. When she goes to town with us, we are stopped many times by people wanting information about her. She is a beautiful black and red. She is friendly and outgoing and very willing to please. She loves the other dogs and enjoys living here with us and all her friends. Thank you Wayne and all the people involved at Kraftwerk K9. We are extremely happy with our four German shepherds!!!! Sincerely, Gini and Ken Boyce

Maybe it's too early to write as we haven't even had the pup a week yet! But Carbon (Ursus/Newa M litter) is perfect so far! He's bonded like glue to me and is smart, smart, smart. He's good to my 7 year old too, and I think the picture shows the beginning of a wonderful relationship. We'll be in touch and keep you posted on how Carbon develops. Many thanks!

Dear Kraftwerk, We wanted to send some recent pictures of Kaiser. (Kaiko/Fresche 10/23/05) We absolutely love him, as you know all too well. Thank you for being patient and kind to us always. We could not dream of dealing with better people. Kraftwerk's commitment to excellence is obvious, and seldom does a day go by that we are not complemented and questioned about Kaiser. I recommend Kraftwerk to everyone, and especially to anyone seeking the best German Shepherd dogs and Breeder/Staff available. Wayne is patient, helpful and immensely knowledgeable, his interest in our concerns is obvious every time we talk. Kaiser has surpassed all expectations and is only limited by the shortcomings of our inexperience with training. As you know we are dedicated to his continued training and have some promising references now. Kaiser a proved a flawlessly loyal companion and constant source of joy in our lives. He is at both protective and inviting to the friends and family that he has come to know. We look forward to getting a mate for Kaiser in the future from Kraftwerk. We visit your web site often to admire your dogs, and have shown them to countless others. Again, thank you all for everything and Merry Christmas. With gratitude and sincerity, Arny Gollott and Jamie Houk

Just wanted to say thank you for a truly wonderful pup. Malachi is from your Kaiko and Freshe T litter of May 3,2006. At the tender age of just 6 months,(Nov. 12,2006) Malachi received his very first title, his HIC. Certified under Shanon Wolfe. He passed and was given high remarks on his sheet. I am a proud Mom. I will try to scan some pictures in the near future if you would like to see him at work. I have a lot of plans for this little (big) boy. He is a very wonderful dog and couldn’t ask for better.

Wayne and Staff, Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how Ingo was doing. It's been 10 months since we brought him home and it seems like he has been here since he was a pup. He has done great since day one. He took to the whole family great, he has a special bond with my 12 year old daughter. They are best friends and he waits for her daily as she gets off the school bus. This was the best choice we could have made to purchase an adult "trained" dog and it was worth every penny! We will be purchasing another dog from you in the near future. Again thanks for everything. Ingo is a super dog!!

Hi Kraftwerk Team, We received our boy (WilsonxDana) last nite and WOW !!!!! He is AWESOME !!! Alert, ready to take the world soon as the crate door opened and yet, sucked up to me :) We love him, THANK YOU !!!!!! Susan Carpio and Hawk Vom Kraftwerk Radiantz Working K9

Puma is awesome! (formerly Cola vom Gleisenauer Schloss) She is a sweetheart & also is very protective of my home & business. She is always ready to play & full of energy, but very well mannered. Here she is with Booda, her stuffed giraffe. Thanks Wayne & Staff!

Hello Wayne and everybody there @ Kraftwerk! Just a quick update. All is great with my new puppy "RIO" from the Ursus/Bessy B litter. He is stellar! I'm extremely happy with my new dog. He is very, very, impressive, genetically superior and unique, beautiful, and so far, at 5 months has all of the specific qualities that you predicted. Thanks again for everything. I recommend Kraftwerk at every opportunity. Happiest Holidays to everyone and hope to talk to you again sometime. Thank You so Very Much!

Just wanted to let you know that Xendi has been wonderful! She is everything we wanted in a dog and more. She is always by my side and I cannot go anywhere in the house without her being right with me. Just wanted to give you an update. The boys adore her and actually want another just like her. I told them we might have to wait a year for another but you guys did exactly what you said you can do and you should be proud. Take care.

We are just thrilled with our Kraftwerk puppy. She has been very easy to train, even at this early stage, she's already sitting and downing on command. She gets along great with everyone, even the cat, and simply loves to be around us. Unlike our other shepherd that seems to be a one person dog, Benni, our new puppy loves everyone. Thank you so much for this wonderful addition to our family.

Victor has been with us for 3 months now and as you can see from the attached photo he is now a beautiful 6 month old boy who has experienced his first snow fall. We have not weighed him in the last few weeks but by now we think he is about 55 lbs. His temperament is fantastic and he loves running in the off-leash park and chasing the other dogs. Unfortunately, he usually chases the tall skinny ones (e.g. Dobermans and Pointers) that are faster than him. He finished puppy training - top of his class - about a month ago and will begin obedience school in two weeks. He's a great addition to 'our pack'!!

Hi, hope all is well with you, the rest of your team and the dogs at Kraftwerk. We just wanted to give you an update on a puppy that we purchased from you back in August. From the moment that we picked him up at the airport, Cezar has been a bottomless source of enjoyment for us. He is a great companion and is always surprising us with his antics. He is very well behaved with both people and dogs alike. He'll go pretty much anywhere without fear and hesitation. I can't walk him for more then 20 paces without being stopped by someone who wants to admire him. Cezar has become the center of attention wherever we go. Our veterinarian is truly impressed with his development so far. At 4 1/2 months old he weighs just shy of 50lbs. A solid 50lbs. He gets the Royal Canin in the morning and an all raw diet in the evening. He thrives on it. He is slated to attend obedience school in a couple of weeks. With his drive and energy I'm sure that he'll excel. I've included a few pictures. The first two are from the first week that we had him and rest were taken within the last couple of days. Look at how much he's grown. We liked him so much that we decided to purchase another puppy. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Chris & Janice

Dear Wayne, Thank you and your staff for our precious Z-litter pup from: Ursus and Gina, born 6/2/06. We absolutely adore our elegant little lady. Zelenka (little innocent one) is pictured here at four months with her buddy Scout. She is such a happy/loving puppy with the desire to please. I am certainly lucky to have found Kraftwerk K9, a reputable GSD breeder, with excellent breeding stock that produce valuable puppies. Naturally, we are very happy and look forward to another puppy from you in the future. Take care, Mardi

Hello its Austin from California, here is some pictures of my pup she is doing great!

We want you to know that Gusti is one happy dog (and so are her owners!) She gets plenty of exercise, hiking, swimming and chasing balls. She has great athleticism and energy. She is well loved by family, friends and other dogs. Now cats - that's a different story! We are grateful everyday that she is in our lives. Come and visit her if you are ever in N.W. Wisconsin. Sincerely, Bob & Trish Berquist

Dear Wayne and everyone at KraftwerkK9, Wow! What a super dog! Ulko has started to settle in, and he has quickly become King of the Yard. Aside from his authoritative stance, he absolutely loves to play ball with Johnny's kids. Johnny and his entire family would like to thank you for such a fine animal. It was truly a great experience to visit your kennel yesterday, and to receive the expert direction that led Johnny to purchase Ulko. He is a awesome German Shepherd and a rare find. Best regards, Jeremy Robbins and Johnny Barbar

I wanted to relate a recent incident in which Jam proved his worth. I was working with Jam in our neighborhood park while my 4 year old daughter played with her older brother approximately 10 feet away from me. Jam stopped paying attention to our routine, and became very interested in what the children were doing. I saw that they were playing with a young dog that, while on a leash, was jumping around, rolling on her back and barking. The owner smiled and assured me that his dog was "just excited and that she was just being friendly." I threw the ball to Jam one more time and instead of coming back to me, he started toward the children. I turned again, and saw that the other dog had apparently knocked my little girl down, and that the owner had picked my little girl up. Jam flashed by me, alerted, and started to aggressively back the guy into a corner. I immediately had my kids come to me, checked to make sure that they were alright, and called Jam. He came, but kept himself between us and what he obviously perceived as a threat. I was upset, because I thought that Jammy had overreacted to an overgrown puppy. As it turned out, Jam was not reacting to the DOG at all; rather, he was reacting to the OWNER. Three day later, my little boy pointed to a flyer in our local grocery store and wanted to know "why the man with the dog had his picture in our grocery store?" Turns out, the dog owner is a registered child molester whose latest ploy was to find a random dog and take it to a park where children played. He would later try to get the kids to help him look for his lost dog. I thought my kids were pretty savvy until they assured me that, while they would never go anywhere with a stranger, the man with the dog was OK because "he wore a suit like Daddy and he had a cute puppy." Thank you for sending a dog whose sense of people is far, far better than mine. Not only did Jam react when a maniac put his hands on my baby, he gave me the opportunity to reeducate my children. Thank you again. The Lindquist Tribe

I just wanted to let you all know how wonderful both Blitze (2 y.o. Rebauke& Gina) and Xitta (16 wks-Ursus) are doing. They have become the best of friends and romp together all over the property. My friends have been very impressed with our Kraftwerk Dogs and can't get over their kind dispositions.

Rayka has been one complete joy to add to our household. She is absolutely regal, sweet and incredibly trainable. As you can see, she loves her family! She also gets along with all the other dogs, enjoys trips in the car and events where there is lots of people and action. So hard to believe she is only 4 months of age here!! Our beautiful girl. Thanks to the kraftwerk team for the incredible pups!

Benn has been a delight to have. Were are really happy with him. We learned a lot from him the the first few weeks he came here. He is a big baby and such a good protection dog. Thank you very much for sending him to us.

Just a quick note to say how happy we are with Tovarich ! (Don and Roxy litter)She is now 5 months old and a wonderful addition to our family, as you can see we have a 20 month little boy and Tovarich learned fast not use him as a "chew toy". She has learned the basic commands, and now that the kids ( WE HAVE 4 OF THEM) are back to school, I can get busy with some advanced training. I want to get involved with Schutzhund and know Tovarich (with her excellent bloodlines) will do fantastic. Thanks again for breeding such wonderful dogs and we look forward to a life long relationship with Kraftwerk !!!

These are our dogs, Maximus who is now 4 years old born on 6/22/2002, and Zeus born 8/13/05. As a puppy Max always let Zeus have a turn to be the dominate. Now there are certain items, but very few that they won't share. We are thrilled to have such wonderful dogs in our home. I recently started a home business and people come in and out on a daily basis. The boys calmly great the newcomers, show more enthusiasm to regulars and then go and lay down nicely. They are still very protective when it is needed. They love to go out in public and give lots of licks(kisses) to anyone I introduce them to. They are particularly fond of children. Max's attitude towards other animals is very welcoming. Many of our friends have fallen in love with our dogs and are willing to wait until we breed him. I encourage them to go to your website as I did to a man I shared an obedience class with. He now has one of your dogs and it is beautiful. I also attended the Desert Dog K-9 Trials in Mesa this spring. I saw many beautiful animals there but none could compare to my own. I was repeatedly asked where I got them. When I mentioned your name, my boys were looked at in awe. You are way up on the pedestal of expert breeders. I know I was lucky to find you. Each time I look at Max and Zeus I count my blessings. Again thanks for giving us such wonderful companions. Yours sincerely, Debi and Tim Shippe

Koenig, despite his relatively young 19 months is nearly ready for his BH which we hope will be followed by his SchH1 by year end. He's the spitting image of Rabauke (Wanda)and an exceptional member of our family. His drive is unbelievable, he's bright, responsive, game and unstoppable. As Bryan Harvey notes, "he's a whole lotta dog"!

When my older shepherd was diagnosed with a degenerative nerve condition I felt like we would never find another dog like her. I read the website notes from your satisfied customers and called. Honestly, I thought no one could provide the special dog I was looking for-- but you guys delivered! Shooter is now 5 months and one of the most amazing shepherds I have seen. Her coat is short, shiny and beautiful black with patches of sable and deep tan. Your staff trained her very well and she attached to our family immediately.The training program and videos were great. At the present time Shooter works well on or off leash, maintains tremendous eye contact and has great anticipation. She is very good with informal commands and stays well in boundaries while off leash. She doesn't chew on the furniture or tear up the yard and comes when called. She obeys family members and treats my grandchild very gently. When Shooter needs to go outside she sits down by my chair, looks at me intently and, if I don't pay attention, she barks! She is a happy puppy that makes you smile when you see her running toward you. In regard to grip and drive development, she will leap four or five feet in the air to make a hard bite on the dummy and bring it to the ground even if she lands on her back in the process. Sometimes I forget she is only 5 months old! Thanks for a great puppy. The Vincent Family

Carrie and I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how happy we are with Karson. He is the son of Kaiko and Bapsy. He is almost 14 months old and has grown into a very handsome dog!! Wherever we go, people are always commenting on how beautiful he is. He is extremely gentle towards other people when we are out in public. However, while at home, he protects the house and family from any unwanted or unannounced intruders. He has had his basic obedience and we have just started him on his Schutzhund training. He absolutely loves it. You can tell this dog was born for the sport. It’s definitely in his blood. Thanks for all of your support and guidance, and we look forward to giving you updates on this wonderful addition to our family.

Kaiser has quickly become a very loving and great member of the family. Thank you for such a beautiful dog!

This picture is of Mark and MAX on the first day that we had the cute little guy. Max follows both of us around all day long. He is so smart for such a young puppy. Thank you so much for such a nice GSD, you have a great facility and breeding program and just having this dog for one day has shown us what kind of time, effort and caring you put into your business. We would highly recommend your dogs and puppies to anyone who would ask about your facility and our new puppy from Kraftwerk K9. I am sure as time goes on we will update you with progress of Max and new pictures. Thanks again for such a great experience in dealing with you and your staff on a great purchase of this wonderful puppy. The Lovelands

DEAR WAYNE AND STAFF WE WOULD LIKE TO TELL YOU HOW HAPPY WE ARE WITH HANNA AND JUST HOW GREAT A DOG SHE IS. SHE LOVES THE LITTLE MIN PINS AND OUR MALE GSD. SHE MINDS SO WELL AND LOVES TO GO ON HER 6 MILE WALKS . WHAT A GORGEOUS DOG. EVERYWHERE WE GO PEOPLE STOP AND SAY WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DOG WE HAVE. SHE WAS WELL WORTH THE EXTRA COST FOR A TRAINED DOG. WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET ANOTHER GSD FROM YOU WE ARE MOVING TO A NEW HOUSE ON 10 ACRES. THE DOGS WILL HAVE A BLAST OUT THERE.. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP PICKING OUT THE RIGHT DOG .. WE LOVE HER!!CURT & REBECCA

I don’t think it’s necessary to tell you how attractive and well behaved Myrina is – but I will. She’s been absolutely everything and more than I anticipated. From the moment we met each other at the airport, she has been attached to my side and has quickly become my entertainment, my protection, my reason to exercise and many more things. She is a total joy. I would like to thank you Lory and Wayne as well as Angelika for all your help and for providing me with a lovely creature. Many friends and family members thought I was crazy buying a dog sight unseen over the internet. I felt totally confident with what I was doing and who I was dealing with. One of our drivers here at Wilride was a victim of internet fraud recently. He bought a dog on line, paid for it and never did get the animal. It’s unfortunate for the good people like yourself that there are thieves and crooks diluting what you do – I guess it’s not unlike my business or any other though. Thanks again.

Xelli got here around 6:30pm and from the moment she got out of the crate, she has been a sweetheart. She already is trying to play with our two corgi's, but they are not quite sure about her yet. We took her to the barn and she was okay with the horses and is very obedient. Thanks for the great dog.

Hello Wayne and Kraftwerk team, I can not say enough good things about Asja. When I picked her up, we rode to northern Washington to my mothers house and she was a perfect lady. Her manners in the house are impeccable and she is wonderful with children. She was with me all the way back to Minnesota and nothing bothered her, new places, motels,or the 1600 miles in the vehicle. She gets along perfect with our male shepherd and was never agressive with him. He loves her and they act as though they have always been together. She has been the perfect lady and follows me everywhere. My son is bragging how perfectly safe she is. She is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much.

Hello Kraftwerk, Liza got her SchH I this weekend and she will be going for her breed survey in July. She has been alot of fun to train. She is a super willing dog and an awesome family pet, I love this dog. Thanks again Candy

This is just a note to let you know that Bandito has arrived and is behaving like a perfect gentleman. The pickup at the airport was very smooth. I wish picking up humans was as trouble free. We let our 9-year-old (almost 10) be the first one to greet him and get him out of his crate (with the hot dog treats you suggested). As a result, he won’t leave her side and minds her extremely well. That’s a good thing since he is so much more powerful than Louise (our female German Shepherd). Their relationship (the two dogs) is still somewhat rocky. But that’s due more to her than him. He’s rather bored by the whole affair. However, with time I don’t think there will be any problems. Meanwhile our daughter is downstairs in her bedroom reading to Bandito while Louise is off with Daddy to the store. (The logistics remind me of bringing home a new baby from the hospital and having to make sure the older sibling isn’t left out.) Anyway, we’ll keep you updated. Thanks so much. We love him already.

Hi! As you can see from the attached photo, our little Niko (Don & Roxy litter) is growing!! He has such a calm personality, loves to play and is very smart. This dog is so self-confident it is scary. We also have a 115lb Lab but needless to say, the lab acknowledges, already, that the GSD is alpha. It is almost comical to watch Niko eat first. They play so well together! He is also filling a very special place in our family, since we had to put our GSD of 12 years down March 12, 2005. Niko was a Valentine's Day present from my husband (at the time, he gave me the purchase agreement indicating the attributes of the pup and due date of 3-15-06). The truly remarkable part is that Niko was born 3-12-06, exactly 1 year after we had to say goodbye to our previous beloved Shepherd. Needless to say, Niko is not only filling a special place in our hearts, but is growing into a very beautiful companion. He is an absolute delight!! At 9 weeks, we were housetrained and we knew the command sitz. By 12 weeks, we had platz pretty well mastered. He is so easy to teach. We wish to thank you for such an excellent and special pup as well as for all your assistance in answering questions. We often tell our kids to "Take time to smell the flowers" and in that regard, we thought we would send the attached photo to you! Enjoy!

I received Cola a little over a week ago & am so pleased. I have re-named her Puma & she is a darling. She is the smartest & sweetest German Shepherd I have ever had. She is loving Park City, our neighbors, & other dogs at the dog park. Thank You Wayne & your staff at Kraftwerks K9. Susan C. Daniero

Just a quick update on Inka. She is now 5 months and, as you can see, just a beautiful girl. Her training has been so easy that she makes me look good all the time. She is very protective of the house and yard already sounding off with a deep bark that I bet is quite scary to strangers. We are so happy to have her and I still can't believe how solid her temperament is in any situation. She starts her professional training this month so I'll update you from time to time on her (my) progress. I recommend people to Kraftwerk all the time and I am looking forward to getting my next GSD from you. Thanks again, Mike Wilkinson and Family

This is our beloved Kaiser during one of the few snows we had in south-central Pennsylvania thiis winter. Born St. Patrick's Day 2005, arrived here via Delta airlines on Cinco de Mayo 2005, he is certainly an international, travelling dog! He still travels...15 months old...has our 10 acres to play, goes along to the Delaware beaches (but doesn't really care for the ocean) and visited a local park for the Easter egg hunt! We spoil him terribly but he is a great ,dedicated friend, especially to Bob & me. He is very steady and brave, not hiding during thunder storms or hot air balloon passages overhead. Kaiser has a healthy,sturdy body & his coat glistens! We love this dog!

I picked up the puppy last night. I have to tell you how much I like this pup. In all of my years of training dogs (fifty years) he is one of the best puppies that I have ever owned or trained. He's everything that I would want in a puppy. I will surely recommend your kennel to any my clients looking for a German Shepherd. Again I just want to say "Thanks" Dan www.njdog.com

Nalco vom kleinen Mohr SchH3,KKL1 with his new family members in Texas

Here is Dora that I received from you last July. She has turned out to be a very good girl as is beautiful. We have re-named her Milka. She also was very easy to train. Thanks a bunch! Michael Chuk

Wayne , I just thought I would let you know how much we have enjoyed Tex, there is hardly a day that goes by that he does not do something that is absolutely amazing. We do a lot of traveling with a tournament softball team, and he goes most of the time. There is always someone asking about him or sending their kids over to play with him, he really draws a big crowd everywhere he goes. I have attached a picture of him with the team. Thanks again, Ronnie Trevathan

It's been a week since we picked "Maya" (Don&Roxy)up at the Miami airport. Poor thing had to fly all night and although she was crying when she first got into the cargo area, she came right out of the crate with her tail wagging. We got home and introduced her to our 11year old boxer "Sammy" and that seemed to make Maya's day. She loves other dogs as she has shown us on numerous occasions during the week we've had her. Our next door neighbor is a retired police officer and has 2 GSD himself, one of them a 3yr. old male. They visit each other every day and have a ball chasing each other; we all get a kick out of that because Maya seems to think she is hot stuff, never backing down! All in all this first week of having her has been great, though I forgot how much work a puppy is! Did I mention that she already sleeps through the night? And that she knows "sitz" (we're working on "platz" right now)? The puppy tug is definitely her favorite "toy";she loves to chase it! We are amazed at how much she has grown in only a week! Thank you so much for the opportunity to own one of your beautiful dogs. I feel honored and hope I can bring out in Maya what I know is in her! I will do my very best! with much appreciation, Daniela

Wayne, It's been almost a year now since you sent Elvis our way. Time has really flown by. We just wanted you to know what a joy Elvis is to have in our family. He has transitioned beautifully. He attached very quickly to my husband and absolutely adores him. When he travels, Elvis doesn't quite know what to do with himself. He clearly loves all of "his people", but most especially Bob. He and our 10 year old Sheltie get along famously. One evening, when Bob was on a business trip, he was wandering around the house; going from room to room and even out to the workshop and office in search of Bob. I told him we would go get him at the airport "tomorrow" morning. Well, as soon as the sun came up, Elvis was nudging me out of bed and going to the front door. We had several hours before we needed to go, but he kept nudging me and going to the front door. He knows as soon as we pull off the freeway that we're almost to the airport and has to have the window down slightly so he can look for Bob. It is quite entertaining. We see that Elvis is still an adolescent, but we're used to adolescents around here!! He adapted well to our sweet little grandchildren. At first he was very wary of them and stayed away. Now, however, as soon as he hears our daughter's car drive up to the front of the house he is there whining quietly with tail wagging. As soon as each of the little girls walks through the front door, he greets them with a big slurp of a kiss. They giggle and everyone is happy. He lets them lay on him and hug on him. When he's tired of being handled he just goes to another room and lays down. It is great!!! We had opportunity to see his protectiveness not long ago. Our 16 year old son is bipolar and gets pretty spun up when he is in a manic or depressive state of mind. Most of the time when our son is in one of those cycles, Elvis senses it (often before I do) and stays close by me and Bob. One evening our son jumped up and made a very aggressive move toward us. Elvis immediately placed himself between us and our son, hackles up, barking and growling fiercely, and not allowing him to approach us until we assured him it was okay. Still, he stayed in alert mode for about 30 minutes after everything settled down. Any other time, Elvis and our son are great together. They go on long walks and throw balls at the park, play on the floor, etc. although it seems apparent that Elvis has placed himself higher in the "pack" than our son. It's an interesting study. I have to admit, it is extremely comforting to know (even though we didn't purchase Elvis as a protection dog) he will protect if he perceives danger. Again, thank you so very much for giving us the opportunity to enjoy Elvis. He is such a joy and truly a part of our family. We can't imagine ourselves without him.

Here is a picture of Ringo at 1 year 3 months.Sire and Dam was Rabauke,Gitty 2/17/2005.I am so happy to have Ringo as my first dog he is so smart and very sharp with the basic commands.He is doing very well.Thank you Kraftwerk k9. Russell Ramey

Here are some pictures of Aspen. I thought you'd like to see what see looks like now. As you know it's hard to get good ones of black dogs. She is just wonderful and loves to work. She has great prey drive and is easy to train. Her bite is calm and full and we are going to do obedience, shutzhund and agility. She's already excelling in everything we are doing. She a joy to have in the family. At 8 months she's 23 1/4 at the withers and 70 lbs (no fat pure dog). You guys did such a good job with her as a puppy we had no problems and it was easy to start from there. Thank you Misty Featherstone

Greetings from Kodiak vom Kraftwerk! (Playing in the snow!) Kodiak (Kaiko/Gina) just celebrated his first birthday yesterday. He is a wonderful dog. His obedience is super. We work together daily and go to weekly classes. He will probably be ready to try for his BH within the next few months. After that, we will keep working towards a Sch title. His temperament is great! He is very friendly, but knows when to be on guard. He has tremendous ball drive and would retrieve all day if I had a strong enough throwing arm! Many thanks to Kraftwerk for such a super puppy. We will be getting are next GSD from you in years to come!

X has become extremely protective of the family, of my truck when I am in or out of it, of myself, of his best girlfriend, our young female (spca dutch shep/ neufee cross) and all in all, it has been great. I have to tell you (as I am sure you are aware from the last time we spoke) I love my dog! Thank you for all the time you took with me in my first 2 weeks of uncertainty and thank you very much for an exceptional dog. X is more than a good dog, he is a great companion and member of our family. After the experiences we have had with him over the last few months, there is no doubt in my mind that he is the best for us. I know that our next dog will be purchased through you. Just a quick note on his ability to judge people. I have a small business and make weekly bank deposits. X will travel with me to the bank, and usually comes in with me. He is very good in a crowd and usually carefully observes people but rarely reacts one way or the other towards them as he is more connected to what we are doing. He always insists on sitting with his back to me, facing the people in the bank or the door way to the commercial teller room. One particular morning when we entered the bank, the line up was exceptionally long. Generally people will stand quite close together however there was one individual that people seemed to unconsciously avoid, leaving an enormous gap behind and in front of him in the line up. X, who was in the fuus, with in milliseconds moved to my immediate right, between me and this individual, sized up this guy and let out only one, but a very aggressive, bark! He scared everyone in the bank, especially this guy in the line up. We went into the commercial teller room, as usual and he was very agitated while he waited for me to finish my banking. When we re-entered the main area of the bank, a lady and her two year old daughter were in the commercial line up. Her daughter had a hold of X's ear before I could steer him clear, and he did nothing but wag his tail and lick her face. As we left the bank, and walked to my truck, X again displayed a high level of agitation and again moved to my right, directly between me and the guy that was in the line up who was now walking towards his truck. X watched him very closely and gave a very low growl as we went by. The guy immediately got in his truck and we went by. Nothing more happened, but to watch my dog, go from very protective to very kind to very protective all in the course of 5 minutes, was pretty amazing. Since then we have been back to the bank, and he is always very much aware of what is going on around him. the tellers I spoke to this week, very privately indicated to me that this guy was a real problem when he got to the counter and ended up not doing any banking business what so ever. Interesting! Needless to say, X was spectacular and again teaches me more than I seem able to teach him. Thanks again

To all at Kraftwerks, again I want to say thank you so very much for your dedication to raising superior German Shepherd dogs. Thor, from Kaiko/Fresche, born 10-23, is an absolute joy. His temperment and intelligence amaze us every day. He is very sweet and lovable and can go into guard mode at any time. All who meet him fall in love with him immediately and are very impressed with his size and form, always asking "where did you get him?" and always quickly answered by sending them to your website. He weighed in at 50 lbs at 4 months old and has kept growing. Chloe, from Ursus/Pia, born 11-25, is my constant companion, always with me while I work and super intelligent. She also has the propensity to get a smirk on her face often like her mother, which always makes me laugh. Thor and Chloe have now had 7 weeks of professional training and are becoming old pro's at it quickly. We have purchased 25 acres in Tennessee to make our new home with lots of room to run and play for our "kids" and look forward to purchasing a couple more females from you in the near future (and won't even consider looking elsewhere). Keep up the great work, we check your website weekly for new puppies and pictures. You all are truly the best!

Dear Wayne: My family cannot thank you enough for your guidance in helping us select the newest (and most wonderful) addition to our family-Jam von der Schafsweide. As you know, we live in an area of the country that, unfortunately, has an extremely high crime rate. We knew that we wanted a protection dog: however, our situation was unique in that we have two small children and two college-age children. When I contacted you with my "wish list" for the perfect dog for our family, I was certain that I was presenting you with exactly that - a wish. We needed a dog that would be patient with our daughter (age 4) and our youngest son (age 5). We needed a dog that we could take to soccer games and birthday parties. We needed a dog that would protect us in the event of a break in, act as a deterrent and eat the bad guys. We needed a dog that would be smart enough to realize that when our older boys came home from college and were wrestling with their younger, squealing siblings there is no cause for alarm, please don't eat them. In short, we wanted a Ninja Teddy Bear, with a black belt in Dog. We got him. The pictures say it all. The picture of Jam alone, is a snapshot if him doing his job. He is simply sitting in the back yard, watching "his" babies. And, yes, he was smart enough to realize within seconds that our older children are part of the pack. Thank you. The Lindquist Tribe

DEAR KRAFTWERK, I CANNOT CONVEY JUST HOW VERY PLEASED WE ARE WITH OUR PUPPY. HAVING LOST ALMOST EVERYTHING IN HURRICANE KATRINA, KAISER HAS BEEN A WELCOMED SOURCE OF HAPPINESS IN OUR LIFE. KAISER IS NOW JUST OVER FIVE MONTHS OLD AND WEIGHS ABOUT 50 LBS. THE ATTACHED PICTURE IS AT FOUR MONTHS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS IS MY FIRST DOG AND HE HAS ALREADY MASTERED SIT, STAY, COME, AND HEEL, AND AM NOW ENLISTING THE SERVICE OF A PROFESSIONAL TRAINER. AS FOR TEMPERAMENT AND PERSONALITY, HE IS WHAT WAYNE PROMISED. HE HAS PROVEN LOYALTY, EAGERNESS TO LEARN, AND HAS ALREADY BECOME PROTECTIVE. HE LOVES TO PLAY AND HE HAS ACCOMPANIED ME ON MUCH OF MY ERRANDS IN THE REBUILDING PROCESS THUS BEING WELL SOCIALIZED ALREADY. KAISER SEEMS TO MIRROR MY OWN MOOD AND KNOWS WHEN TO WELCOME SOMEONE OR BE SUSPICIOUS. KAISER IS ADMIRED BY ALL AND ALREADY COMMANDS MUCH RESPECT. MY MOTHER OWNS A DAYCARE AND WHENEVER WE VISIT KAISER ABSOLUTELY LOVES TO PLAY WITH THE CHILDREN IN THE YARD, YET STILL HAS THE FRAME OF MIND TO BE SUSPICIOUS OF PASSERS BY. I AM AMAZED WITH HIM AND OUR BOND ALREADY. I KNOW I WILL BE GETTING ANOTHER PUPPY FROM WAYNE SO KAISER CAN HAVE SOME CANINE COMPANIONSHIP. I RECOMMEND WITHOUT ANY RESERVATION WAYNE'S DOGS. I MUST ALSO SAY THAT THE STAFF AT KRAFTWERK HAS EXCEEDED ALL OF MY EXPECTATIONS WITH REGARD TO QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, AND SERVICE BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER THE SALE. KAISER HAS ADDED TO MINE AND JAMIE'S (MY GIRLFRIEND) LIVES IMMEASURABLY AND FOR THIS GIFT I THANK EVERYONE AT KRAFTWERK AND ESPECIALLY WAYNE FOR HIS SERVICE AND OBVIOUS DEDICATION TO QUALITY. WITH THE UTMOST GRATITUDE, ARMOND GOLLOTT III, JAMIE HOUK

Hello everyone! Were writing to tell you how great Peter is doing from the Ursus and Pia litter, born November 25, 2005. He's going to be 4 1/2 months old and is about 45 lbs. He's very intelligent and is picking up his obedience training well. We've also been taking him to a puppy socialization class so he can play with someone other than our 3 year old border collie mix. He's been enjoying his walks in the park, which is where he is in the picture, and receives many compliments. He's growing up to be a beautiful, well-behaved dog! My daughter can't wait to compete with him in AKC obedience when he's older!

Don von der Monchhof-Kapelle SchH3, IPO3, KKL2 with his new family members in Utah.

We have had german shepherd dogs our entire lives. Tucker (U-Litter) defines what a great german shepherd should be...intelligent, sensitive and very driven. He is constantly at our side and is a loyal companion. Thanks

I am sending you picture of Baikal, he is almost 7 months old and weigh 83 pounds, he is growing big and strong. He is very gentle, sensitive and loving and we love him a lot. We await for Angara to come and live with us, everything is ready for her: pillows, bones, toys and love. Thank you a lot for a wonderful pet. Sincerely Larisa Bobr

Hi Wayne, Well both Isett and Santos have not only become good friends but they are acting more like Husband and Wife lately. They really love each other and as for Santos, he has become really attached to us all and especially to Jason since he likes to wrestle with him and rough him up a little. Santos is very much like a little boy and he always has to have a toy in his mouth wherever he goes. He loves to play every minute of the day and he is very vocal, always trying to say something and express himself. He is a very smart dog, just like Isett. Santos is very protective with us all and he is wonderful with the boys and he is always patient with them. We are so happy with Santos & Isett and we would recommend Kraftwerk K-9 to anyone that is looking for German Shepherds with good temperament and especially good around children. I have no doubt that if danger comes our way, these dogs will protect us all till the death. We love them both and thank you for your honest service and we are excited about breeding Isett and Santos soon. We will keep you informed on their progress with us. Thank You, Jason, Jenai, Jordan, Jayden Bullard

Just a note to update you on Levi, our puppy out of the Kaiko/Fresche litter (born October 24, 2005). He reminds us so much of Kaiko! I have to say that I was worried about bringing a puppy into a household with a very ALPHA female, but Wayne was right. He can definitely hold his own as you can see from the stitch in his nose from where his brother, Jake, bit him! Fortunately, there will be no permanent damage. Levi is funny and smart and into everything right now! I have already taken him to my nursing home and everyone from staff to residents just love him! He is so good with the residents and seems to know that they are fragile and to be careful with them. Everyone says how cute and beautiful he is...and I just thought I was prejudice! Thank you for raising such great German Shepherds! We will be return customers later. Right now, three GSDs are quite enough. The puppy training video is awesome! Even though I have trained up to advanced obedience, Wayne's training methods are better than any I have come across. Thanks again! Beth and Wes Ihde

Here's a picture of Fritz Josef vom Kraftwerk (J-litter, June 2005) at one of his favorite places: dog beach in Del Mar, CA. He's a great dog!

Isett has grown really close with us all in one day and it seems as if today she has been with us for almost a year. She is a very beautiful dog and she is worth every penny. As far as being protective, she follows anyone one of us when we either step outside or go down stairs, she is always there watching our every move. Very smart dog and she has bonded to the family very well. Thank you for the honesty and professional manner that you helped us with choosing her, my husband is very pleased with her, she really listens to him the most but my husband sometimes says the wrong word, he is learning!!!!!!!!! Thank you and we will be in touch with her progress as a family dog..... Jenai & Jason Bullard

I am writing to update you on Eliana (Sindy from the Lasko/Gina litter). It seems she grows and matures more everyday. Over the last month or so her coat has darkened to a beautiful rich red sable and at almost 6 months now she weighs a solid 65 pounds. We have completed two levels of behavior/obedience training and Eliana attends a dog daycare program for socialization. She has a great temperament and is maturing into an intelligent and very well mannered dog. She is comfortable in any environment I have exposed her to including busy city streets where routinely people stop and comment on her looks -- especially her coat. The "plush coat" as indicated in her puppy description is striking and she is retaining wonderful long stockhair around her face and ears. She particularly enjoys long off-leash hikes in the woods like pictured here. I can't thank you enough for your amazing breeding knowledge and practice -- all that I researched and expected of my puppy from reading your information is coming true before my eyes.

Here's a picture of Olin, taken today. Tomorrow he'll be 9 weeks and is weighing in at 22 lbs. He was crate trained, bathroom-wise, in a week. (Of course we watch him like a hawk to catch him hanging around the door, but he understands the bathroom is outside.) So far only one accident, which was ours. We've got a pretty tight schedule which is working very well. Last night, Olin went missing and we found he had put himself to bed, in his crate. There are three long walks on the farm each day which makes for long quite naps in his crate. Though it's been cold we've had plenty of sunshine and he loves playing in the tall warm grass. I started training via Wayne's DVD and it is surely an amazing thing. This is the 4th day of 'basic training' and I really am astounded at the response. He can be a fruitcake until I call his name and he comes scurrying over and sits. This isn't hype, but Wayne's style is so effective. So... I've got a 9 week old puppy who is pretty much house trained, and knows his name, comes when called and sits at my feet. Cool. Sure makes me look good. Again many thanks for all you did to facilitate us having this great little (?) dog.

Just a note to let you know we made it home. Tigger is great, and he absolutely loves the boys. The first thing he did was go for a swim, but I don't think he'll do that again LOL. He is perfect and not annoying. He definitely is my boy, and believe it or not everyone cannot believe I just got him yesterday. He watches my every move. I'm still learning the commands, and I'm sure my high pitch voice is going to take some getting used to. But he's doing great. Thanks Again

Hope you enjoy the pictures of Ben at Malibu and with my nephew. Ben is doing great. What a dog! If you are ever going to be in California with any dog events email us would love to be there. Still browse your web site to see the beautiful dogs available. Some day will seek another. Thanks for Ben! Arline Bolin

Dear Wayne, I have purchased 2 dogs from you. They are wonderful. My new puppy Zeus is the best dog I’ve ever had. He is such a sweetheart and so willing to work or just wait until I have time for him. Maximus our 3 year old is very tolerant of the antics of Zeus. I worried about having two male dogs in our home without one of them being neutered, but I trusted in your confidence that they would get along well together and they really do. It has been a blessing for us all. I have also recommended you to several people who have visited your web site after seeing my boys. Their superior breeding stands out among all the rest. I will be sending several pictures for you to choose from. Thanks again for the two beautiful boys in my life.

I need to give you some background information about myself concerning dogs. A. I was a judge for the F.C.I.for temperament testing internationally. B. I had a K9 business for approximately five years,doing obedience and protection for private customers. C. I trained the local K-9 police department for two years, work such as agility,obedience,protection. D. Bred shepherds for five years. I decided to visit Kraftwerk K9 and talked to Wayne about his dogs. I bought one puppy who is approximately 16 months old.I have never seen such a outstanding stable temperament in my life. Max[my dog] took a bite from the protection sleeve at eight months. We fire a blank gun equivalent to a sound of a 38 round at long distance and close range. His bite was even stronger. This was at fourteen months. He has basic and advance obedience. During the X-mas holidays he played with my four year old granson and friends. little did they know about his protection background. I highly recommend his dogs and puppies of what I have seen. If you want a sound temperament,good conformation and a dog as a pet or to use for multiple functions-KRAKTWERK HAS THE RIGHT DOG OR PUPPY FOR YOU. THANKS WAYNE

Just a quick note to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for Kaska. What an unbelievable dog. She is almost 7 months old now and is over 60 pounds of playful puppy. She is smart, gorgeous and just wonderful. We are looking forward to getting the male from Don & Wanda at the end of February so she has a playmate. Thank you again!! Lisa Mercer

Dear Wayne, We wanted to finally send you a photo of our beautiful boy Panzer. Panzer if from the King and Cassia liter and is almost 1 year old. He is an amazing gentle and smart dog and we love him to death. We were told by a long time trainer that we would never introduce a German Shepard into a family who has a 3 year old. Well this couldn't have been further from the truth. He has been just great with my Daughter. In fact, even when she is sticking her hands on his face, in his mouth, he has never shown an aggressive stance towards her. All he does do is lick her. We love to take him to a local dog park where he loves to run and run, most of the time ignoring the all other dogs. He has done well in his training which we will continue, as he really loves it. Everyone that sees him often comments on how handsome he is. We are very lucky to have such a great dog. Thanks you, Cacioppo Family

Wanted to give a quick update on Marley. She is doing great, she is one of the smartest dogs I have been around. Marley is doing great in her training and is a quick learner. She wanted to make sure we sent some holiday greetings your way!

Just a note of thanks for your guidance with our acquiring Koenig. We'd been with our previous shepherd "King" for nearly 17 years! So Koenig had some huge shoes to fill. He's well on his way to his first title which is just a few months away and as you can see he's the spittin' image of his pop Rabauke (Wanda). Thanks again for a fantastic pup!

We're sending you a few pictures of our now 7 months old and almost 80 lb puppy from th J-litter. He is handsome,big and very sweet puppy and constantly giving us kisses. Rolf, our pup is as stable as you said he would be. Thanks, The Czyzycki family from Connecticut.

To all at Kraftwerk, Thank you for breeding such quality German Shepherds. Thor (Kaiko/Fresche litter) has adapted to our family perfectly. Our German/Austrailian Shepherd mix Tia absolutely loves him and thinks he is her personal baby. He is quite the character and a perfect gentleman to be so young. He stays with us constantly and is at my feet sleeping as I type this. His crate training was short & sweet and now he goes right in whenever he is tired. We loooovvvvvve him bunches - thanks for such a good match. We are looking forward to seeing our female in mid January. Sincerely, Jim & Lorna Clews

Hi Wayne and Staff, Well, it is hard to believe we are going on four years with our female Kira, out of Rabauke and Donna and two years with our male Aragorn, out of Cruger and Brenda. We still absolutely love having them as a part of our family. Kira is a solid 90 plus pounds; full of energy and loads of personality. She is also one of the smartest dogs I have ever owned, not to mention very loyal and protective. I occasionally board and kennel my dogs with a friend who is a part of GSD rescue here in our county and she said that Kira is one of the most solid females she has ever come across. She is the only one in fact that she felt would be a good female to breed. Although we have decided not to go that route, it was a nice compliment to receive. She describes Kira as a dominant female, but not a bully and that she can be put with pretty much any dog she has there. In fact, her favorite playmate on her last visit was a Jack Russell. Kira also enjoys messing with my boys who are now 8 & 6 years old. (There is a picture of the three of them when we first go Kira on your website from February 2001). She is really funny with one game she has. She will sniff out a toy that they have been playing with a lot and then scoop it up in her mouth; holding it like an alligator mother does with her young. Then she will go lay down at her place in the house and set it down right by her nose or if it's really a big item, she will lay her nose on it. Then she just waits until one of them notices the toy is gone. Then the race begins, with her always winning by getting a treat out of them. But they have to be fast to scoop the toy up while she is eating or she will go for round two. Aragorn, just turned two at the end of last month and is a beautiful red sable and holding his own at 100 pounds. He is smart too, but in a different way than Kira. He is a huge pleaser, loves to lay on my younger son's bed every night when we read books and then moves to my side of the bed when I retire for the night. He is just starting to come into his protective side and trying out his warning bark when Kira isn't there to do it for him. He loves to stay with the family and responds very well to our commands. He is just such a handsome sweetheart with a pretty strong prey drive. He is understanding more and more though, that in order to play with all the dogs at daycare, he has to stop focusing on just one and play with everyone. People are constantly commenting on how handsome he is. To watch him run is like watching the sunlight ripple across a lake at sunset. Just magical! They are both trained off-leash and although he needs a little bit of fine tuning, I feel I could take them pretty much anywhere. One of my favorite things to do with them is take them on my half-hour run with me, where for the first ten minutes I let them run loose in an open area by our home. They love to race each other, sniff out jackrabbits, follow the scent of deer and wait for me to catch up. :) So, at this holiday time I just wanted to say thank you from my family and myself for two wonderful dogs and to wish you continued success in your endeavors of breeding great GSD's. I hope this picture comes through for you and gives you a pretty good idea of what they look like now. Thank you again and Happy Holidays! Fondly, Allison, David, Andrew & Zachary Hejl

Here is the light of our life, Booboo! He’s 85 lbs. and growing and entertaining us all day and night long! Thanks for a truly amazing dog! I swear, sometimes he’s human! Tiffany and Andrew Belmonti

Just an update on our beautiful dogs from your facility. Coda is the most amazing, beautiful boy!! I can truly say that the extra money for a mature and trained dog is well worth it!! He is such a lover and protector of the house! And our little girl is sure growing up too! We came back to you for another in '03. Blue (Litter X from Hanni/Rabauke 2-19-03)is such a character! She came to us off the plane talking up a storm and hasn't quit! She is high drive and very protective as well. They are quite the pair! Sometimes I feel outnumbered by their intelligence, but they know the pecking order! We will continue to be Kraftwerk customers and recommend you to anyone that asks about our gorgeous dogs!! Thank you so much for all you do for the breed. And like always, please kiss all the pups for us!! Sincerely, Paige, Louis, Coda, Blue and Pepper Anne (our Chihuahua)

I AM SENDING YOU A PICTURE OF BAIKAL (UMAR) HE IS GROWING BIG AND STRONG AND HE IS EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT. HE IS JUST THREE MONTH OLD BUT HE IMPRESSES EVERYBODY WHO MEETS HIM. MY FRIENDS SAID THAT HE LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE RIN TIN TIN. HE IS VERY PLAYFUL AND THE SAME TIME VERY SENSITIVE TO OWNERS MOOD. I AM VERY HAPPY AND PLEASED WITH HIM Thank you, LARISA

Dear Wayne, I wanted to drop you a quick note in appreciation for all that you have done for me and my German Shepherd that I purchased from you. Bac and I have been together for about six months now and I honestly had no idea how strong a bond could be between our respective species. It's almost as though I'm living a Disney movie come to life. He rarely let's me out of his sight, not because he's trained to, but because he wants to. That's an incredibly strong sense of connection and relationship. I needed a dog for protection, but also wanted a dog that would be on a verbal leash so to speak. Having a titled dog is something I wasn't intending, but I can't imagine any dog responding to commands with such ease as I have experienced with Bac. He makes me look like an experienced trainer. My family and I now enjoy a level of comfort and security that we never had before. Not that I would, but I could leave a bucket full of money on the seat of my car, and no one would ever get to it when Bac is present. I've owned dogs my whole life and none have come close to the loyalty, intelligence and attachment that I enjoy with Bac. I also appreciated the time you spent with me and want you to know how impressed I was with your facilities. One look and I knew that you and your staff care very deeply about your dogs. Your trainer told me how much he loved working with the dogs. "It's like a drug" he said, and I know exactly what he means. Thank you again, Jon Stocking

Son of Rabauke and Maike (V-litter 2004.) This is Kodiak. A day doesn't go by where Kodiak is not complimented on his looks or obedience ability. This dog can only be tricked once. His handsomeness and sharpness can only be surpassed by his temperament. The sweetest dog ever. Loves kids and all other dogs. I couldn't be happier. He is the best companion. Thanks Kraftwerk K9. Keep up the great work!

We've enclosed a few pictures of our Kraftwerk prodigy, Steel Brix (out of Brix and Stilla). He's two now, 101lbs and solid muscle. We waited several years after losing our previous shepherd to old age. He was our wonder dog and we were afraid we would be disappointed with our next shepherd. We did a lot of research as to where & what type of shepherd to get. After we visited Kraftwerk, met you, your staff and facilities, our decision was made. Steel has an unbelievable amount of energy for play and desire to work. His drive is unlimited. We have not done any formal Schutzhund training before, so we are learning the ropes with Steel. Steel takes to the sport like he's been designed for the work (which he has). It's amazing to see how he absorbs the training, and really enjoys it. He is quite insistent that we work. It has been especially interesting how well and easily he has learned tracking. We receive compliments on his looks, temperament and ability constantly. The most common questions we are asked are:Is he a police K-9 dog? what is his breeding and where did you get him? We really appreciated all of your advice and patience with us before we took Steel home, and since. That goes for your staff as well; they have been great. Wayne, your breeding program is superior. Steel exceeds all expectations and dreams we had for our next shepherd. Patti Stone & Jay McRostie Boring, Oregon

Hi everyone! Here are a couple of pictures of Khaia(Demi)from your Hanny and Rabauke litter. The latest picture taken at 6mos. As you can see she is just beautiful. She is just as you described her to us at the young age of 9weeks. Its remarkable how well you all were able to see her personality and know that she would be just the right dog for our family. She is very gentle and just loves our 3 and 6 year old children and that was very important to us. She is incredibly responsive and willing to learn and sooo devoted, to all of us. And did I mention sweet and gentle. Absolutely perfect! She has been incredibly well behaved even as a younge pup, believe it or not she has never chewed anything. With two small children and plenty of toys laying around she has always been pretty clear about which are hers and which ones are theirs. She is very very intelligent, I get compliments all the time, especially at our training classes. You folks have done a wonderful job and we are very appreciative and grateful. Thank you so much Wayne and Lori. We will keep in touch to show you how our girl is growing up. We adore her!!!

Here is S Eliana vom Kraftwerk (Sindy from the Lasko/Gina litter)at 10 weeks and 23 pounds. I couldn't be happier with my new Kraftwerk puppy -- thanks Lory! I can tell she will be a wonderful companion that will be able to accompany me anywhere. We are registered for a beginner behavior class with our sights on a BH title in the future.

Hey All just an update.... our move went well. Hailey and Bax are awesome!!! Hailey will be 2yrs. old Nov.1 and Bax is 1 1/2 now. They are enjoying Florida living...........and we are enjoying these two incredible Dogs. Thank You Jenniene & Ken

Hi Just wanted to let you guys know Rocky is really doing fine --He is bright and about the most logical pup I've ever met. You can actually see his problem solving skills at work. He has a new mom (Lilly our Belgian Shepherd) who --plays --corrects --and loves him ( and also his food) . Wayne was right on describing his personality and proved true by his 12 hour + plane ride. He handled the trip to New York State surprisingly well. I’ll be in touch as time goes by --- Thank you Again for this wonderful – Character --- Neil & Sue Carbone

Hello Wayne & All, Last year we came to visit your kennels and fell in love with the available pups! I am attaching photos of our much loved 'Roc'…Father Cruger, Mother Kaska Vom Schlob Veitenstein… He is the most wonderful dog and is our best buddy, though he does try to terrorize the family cat, who chooses to just get out of his way! Roc is very smart and seems to know exactly what he is doing, when he is 'up to something'.. Loves to play ball (we get games of 'kickball' going and he loves it..would be a great 'soccer' dog!).. And genuinely loves to just be at your side, investigating projects that we are doing at the time.. Roc is an EXCELLENT watchdog and alerts us to ANY kind of trespassing on our property..He had a heck of a time dealing with and trying to drive the purple martins and the bees, off 'his turf' , this past summer! We never have a dull moment with Roc. He is a pleasure to own and we get many compliments on him. He loves the beach and knows the smell of the salty Sound water.. We love him! Thank you for such a great dog!..

Axel finally came home last week. The day he came home, I let him off the leash and he stayed glued to my side. It was wonderful. He and I are so close that he became physically ill when I left him for the first time to go to town for a few hours. Overall, he is more than I ever could have imagined. He immediately got along with our Papillon, the Persian cat and even the rabbit. He's incredible with my children. He let's the little dog eat out of his food bowl and is ever so gentle with my children. He rides in the front seat of the Hummer to take the kids to school with me and quietly sits there the entire time. Axel sleeps next to my bed at night, pacing the house occasionally checking everything out. He is the perfect dog. We are having family photos taken with him in a couple of weeks and I will send one to you.

My puppy is G Wicked Fiyero Vom Kraftwerk from the Kaiko/Gina litter (going on 22 weeks) and he is a dream... He passed puppy kindergarten with flying colors, is the most popular (and outgoing) puppy in puppy playgroup and is two weeks into basic obedience and is clearly the smartest pup in the bunch! His energy and curiousity are hilarious and he is best friends with my 10 year old black shepherd Orion... (have lost some shoes, two leashes, and a plant but that's only because my Fiyero is SMARTER than me... ahhhh... )THANK YOU so much Kraftwerk.

Just wanted to send a photo of "G Kodiak vom Kraftwerk" (aka Kodi), from your Kaiko/Gina litter. Kodi is now 21 weeks old and is the most trainable german shepherd we have ever owned. He has a wonderful temperament. We are very happy with him and expect to be repeat customers in years to come! Thank you!

Just wanted to let you know how happy we are with Keesha (AKC - Kabira Vom Kraftwerk). She is 14 weeks old in the photo and just over 30 lbs. Absolutely the smartest, most trainable puppy I've ever seen (and we've had lots of dogs of all breeds around the house). Amazing ability to read each situation and react accordingly. Kaiko and Kaska have a lot to be proud of...

Asko vom Brockelstein SchH3 Thank you Nick kessler

Vigo is doing great! He's exactly what I hoped for. His temperament seems very stable, not sound sensitive at all, he's very social - we've had tons of people at our house doing work, etc. in the last 5-6 weeks and he greets them all in a very friendly manner. He's chasing and biting a sack with good drive. He's almost fully vaccinated and I can't wait to get him out there in the world and socialize and expose him to lots of people, environments and surfaces.

Thought you may want to see how Paiko (Karson) has grown into such a handsome young puppy. We love him so much!! Brett and Carrie

Justin is a joy to train, showing a strong desire to please. I can take him anywhere and he remains steady and friendly. He even has excellent herding drive! We tried him on sheep and he rounded them up and brought them to me, with very careful bite inhibition despite his excitement. The herding trainer was quite impressed with him.

Elsa (Rabauke and Wanda litter) is now 9 months old, and 62 pounds. She is a lot of fun to have around the house and to take out in the woods. She loves to explore and play in the edges of the water - not much of a swimmer though. Although she did jump off our boat onto some lily pads... I guess she thought it was solid ground. That was quite a sight. Her favorite game though is fetch. She'll play forever until she drops, which has been a challenge with our 90 degree plus summer. She really enjoyed our vacation to Vermont - cooler days and lots to do. She'll be taking her Good Citizen Class this fall and we may also enroll her in a tracking class. She loves people and all other dogs of every size. She gets very excited to play with everyone. The photo was taken last week in Vermont. Thanks Wayne for Elsa!

I wanted to send a picture of Lee to go with my recent bragfest. She is now learning the finer points of obedience and doesn't just turn, she leaps into place at the word fuss. By leap I mean about six feet in the air. She's lightning fast. She'll also stand in place, but is so happy with the world that she can't help but turn her head and smile for the camera. And we're moving to Woodstock full time, hooray! Now, finally, a real dog's life. I'll contact you with change of address. Hoping to get another kraftwerk dog soon to keep her company (just don't tell my husband yet-- :)

Justin (formerly Hero) arrived in style, with the airline workers carrying on about how beautiful and good-tempered he is. "That's a REAL Shepherd!" one of them said. He's my second fabulous Kraftwerk German Shepherd; the other (Jake) is described elsewhere here. Jake works as my assistance dog, and Justin will follow in his footsteps. He has the perfect temperament to perform the work well and enjoy it. He is gentle, steady, good-natured, forgiving, and sociable. He is eager to work but has an off switch--when nothing is going on, he settles down quietly. Although still a big puppy at one year of age, he is incredibly mature for such a young male. And he's gorgeous, with a wonderful old-style broad head, classic working lines and gait, and handsome markings. Hopefully Jake will continue working happily for many years, but Justin will be ready when Jake decides to retire.

Here is Kruger (from Kaiko/Pina's litter) from the time we got him at 7 weeks old to 4.5 months. He is growing into a big, handsome smart boy and we are very happy with him.

Hi Wayne, Just thought you’d like to see how Fero is doing in Winnipeg. He is a awesome dog and he’s still only a pup! Thanks again. George and Valasta Kopecky Winnipeg Manitoba Canada

I MUST send you pictures of our beautiful male and female solid blacks. Their temperaments are rock solid. They are smarter than we are and we are both masters level educated. They are protective now, even before their BH training. They are instinctively ready for anything at any time without faultering or misjudging any situation. They study unfamiliar faces with acceptance but with untaught hesitation. They never mistake the mood of any family member. I have never in my life experienced the privilege of owning an animal of such superior genetics and I can never go back. You have spoiled me absolutely rotten. They have never been trained with anything but good leads, patience and gentle handling. But make no mistake about their good nature. If you are threatening to any member of my family, they are immediately vigilent and don't back away from a threat. They attract a great deal of attention both in the field working and on the street working in distraction. The men walk as far away as they can. The women just come up, pet them fearlessly and say "what a cute puppy". I am eternally grateful for my two shepherds who are still teenagers and allow me the good fortune of living with them and bringing them to a small degree of their potential.

Just thought you wanted to see (Remus) now Maxx on gondola going up the mountain in Aspen. He is a wonderful dog. I am so glad that I was lucky enough to do business with your company. Thank you, Ira

Enzo is 11 months old now and is super intense. He is seen in his 3rd week of training with Dave Kroyer in Austin, Tx. He feels Enzo has great potential. I am very pleased with this big boy from Cruger and Anka.

We still only have the photo that was on the Kraftwerk website...but Hella vom Kraftwerk (Marley)is doing great and is absolutely beautiful!!! She is incredibly trainable...we have only had her since Wednesday night the 6th of July! She is already responding to \"free\"-(release) command and is extremely attentive. We have just gotten her food from the local distributor of animalfood.com. Hella/Marley is pumped! We will keep you updated on her progress...thank you for doing such a great/responsible job of breeding! We look forward to maintaining a relationship with Kraftwerk K9 for years to come! ...if I had my way, Henna would be here as well... ;-)

Name: Jana Martin Location: Woodstock and Brooklyn, NY Message: Hey Kraftwerk! Every once in a while I just have to brag. Well we were in Brooklyn for July 4 and it was bedlam: We had to walk through insanity in the park--loose dogs, crazy people, kids, picnics, bikes, balloons, fireworks, you name it. Then going home there were M-80\'s going off like bombs right on the sidewalk. But your Lee (Cruger/Mona) DID NOT FLINCH. She acted like it was just another day. Here she is on her 18-month birthday, just after a morning swim. THANKS A MILLION for this dog. Jana and Danny

Hello Kraftwerk! We just wanted to send you a more recent picture of our handsome devil "Tatum" (Cruger & Gitty litter). He's doing outstanding! He's been very protective of my wife ever since we first got him. He's suspicious of strangers, but at the same time is very receptive to friends and family members. He's great with other dogs and children. His temperament is nothing short of amazing. He's extremely intelligent, fearless, relentless, gentle, and playful all in one package. At one week shy of his first birthday, he's nearly 100 lbs and is quite the athlete as well. He gets compliments everywhere we take him. I cannot put into words how happy we are with him. Thank you so much for the quality pup and great service. I'd highly recommend you to anyone looking for a first class German Shepherd.

Just an updated photo of one of the best. Elliot Anna litter. What a great dog to bring to work!

I am in love! The adult dog, Debby(SchH1,KKL2), and almost adult Olk(AD,BH),I purchased from you are awesome. From the minute I let them out of their shipping crates they were wagging their tails and licking me. I have owned dogs all my life and as a former dog trainer have worked with 100's of dogs in obedience and therapy work. I am pleased and amazed at how intelligent, well behaved, kind, and what great stable temperaments your dogs have. They are additionally both wonderful with children. What a joy and pleasure! Debby (now Delilah), being older, has especially bonded and sleeps right by my side at night. It took about a week for them to acclimate and I took the first week having fun with them, giving them lots of encouragement and love. Now they are protective of the house and bark at strange noises. They also enjoy playing with each other and they have really become my best friends. I get lots of compliments on their looks and behavior when we go out for walks. Thank you for having such terrific dogs!

We wanted to write and let you know how happy we are with "Gretta" from your Y-litter (Kaiko and Pina). She is a wonderful addition to our family. She is now five months old - smart, sweet and beautiful. She loves to go for walks and play. She is curious, friendly and fun to be with. She has grown so quickly and is becoming very watchful. Her quickness, speed and strength continue to amaze us. We cannot imagine a better dog - we love her. Thank you for the time and effort you put into breeding such beautiful quality dogs. Once we looked at you dogs we couldn't have anything else. We appreciate all of your hard work and the obvious affection you put into your dogs - just amazing. "Gretta" is everything we hoped for and more. Thanks again.

Well Vonda is doing great! as you can see she loves the water, she is constantly jumping into the pool and has a fit when its time to get out. She loves to show off in the water. She has had her first encounter with an alligator and she just walked right passed it. Of course, me and the kids were terrified-but she paid no attention to it and kept walking. (She was in no harms way at anytime) She enjoys her playmate (NIKO) our 9 month shepherd and they are inseperatable. The neighborhood loves her and she is well behaved around everyone. Again, thank you for allowing her to become part of our family.

I thought you might enjoy seeing the latest photo of Uma (Cassia x King) with her pack. She is 4 and a half months old now and doing great. It is challenging to raise a puppy and we are learning as much as she is! Today she graduated from puppy kindergarten and will start the second phase of her training when she is six months old. We are enjoying watching her grow and seeing her personality develop. She is sweet and loving. She is also a very calm dog except for in the evenings when she turns into "crocodilla"! She doesn't chase the goats or horses but does love to "rassle" with the cats - especially Wally who eggs her on. We've already taken her kayaking in our tandem kayak. She thought that was pretty exciting and even jumped in the water a couple of times (she had a life vest on). When she was three months old we had a couple of awful scares and had to take her to UC Davis emergency hospital twice in 3 days: Once because she ate some poison mushrooms and once when she was kicked by one of the horses. Fortunately she recovered from both incidents and now has a healthy respect for horses. We are waiting for her joints to close before taking her on long horse back rides but will begin short practice rides in the neighboring pasture in the next couple of days. As you can see, she is definitely family. We love her and are looking forward to many wonderful adventure filled years together. We'll keep you posted. Thanks for breeding this caliber of dog.

It has been several months since we last spoke. I wanted to write you and let you know that the german shepherd puppies that I acquired from you are doing great. R-Litter born 11/11/04 Kaska female # 5 "Raska" and W-Litter born 11/27/04 Hex female # 1 "Jena". They live with me on a small farm in Chesterfield County, Virginia. We often go together on errands throughout the community and on short vacations. They practice behavioral skills while traveling and visiting with friends. Both girls although different personalities are very protective of their home. They have easily mastered their basic obedience training and now are practicing comprehension and obeying hand signals. The only issue at this point has come from a professional groomer that said it was difficult to groom "Jena" because she wound not stop licking him. I am now looking forward to have the girls begin their SchH1 training. So that we can work in conjunction with local and state authorities practicing Search and Rescue. Thank you for providing such Top Quality Work Dogs. Many of my friends and associates have complimented the breed. Your friend in Chesterfield, Virginia. Ron Yearout

Hi Wayne & everyone at Kraftwerk K9! We just wanted to say hello and let you know how Saxon ("Ury" 2004 U litter; Cruger & Verona) is doing. Saxon turned 6 months last week, and he is maturing handsomely! At 65 pounds he is proving to be both physically and mentally strong. Thank you so much for Saxon. We couldn't imagine our household without him! Sincerely, Robert & Amy

Hi, Wayne. Razz (Rabauke--Wanda) is now seven months old and we adore him! Just wanted to let you know that from the day he came home he has the steadiest character--really solid nerves---even my mother said she'd never seen such a mature puppy. Even when he was seven weeks old and we brought him home to our two big labs he was unphased and he got into the routine in a second. I took him to his first horse show at 13 weeks without the other dogs and he was right into my routine-he gets whatever the agenda is right away. Razz is sooo smart--he has been so easy to teach even though I don't spend as much time as I'd like because of the horses. It took about a few minutes to teach sit, and not much more to teach down. He is very friendly but we wanted a watchdog and we got one--he is alert and watchful and barks when there is a reason--someone in the yard or barn (unlike the others who bark at birds). He is also patient when patience is required. He is also so handsome! I know light sable isn't desirable but he has a look and I get comments all the time on his presence. There is something different and special about him--the other day he was neutered and my husband even commented on how the house felt empty with him gone for a few hours! In fact, I want another Rabauke pup, this one a female. We'll probably wait a year... Sincerely, Brenda Joyce

I just wanted to give you a quick update on Rockefeller - - When disussing neutering with the veterinarian, she commented that though she absolutely recommends neutering or spaying all animals, what a shame it would be to neuter Rockefeller as he has such a sweet disposition and is so beautiful. She said that we need more dogs like Rock. Thanks to wonderful and responsible breeders like Kraftwerk K9, we can always buy another Rock!! Thanks again for a sweetheart of a dog.

Dear Wayne, We just wanted you to know how much we love Cherie! She is the best dog, with perfect manners and habits! She became one of our family members right when she stepped out of the kennel. I would have to say she is perfect! She never leaves my side and follows me around the house all day long! She goes everywhere with us that dogs are allowed. She is the perfect family dog. She is so calm, loving, and stable, I hardly ever hear her bark and she loves everyone. It's truly amazing to see her work on the field; one can't believe her bark and bite if they haven't seen her in action. Thank-you so much for finding our family the perfect dog! A 70lb black lab attacked my daughter when she was 3 1/2years old and she had to have 50 plus stitches in her face. As you can imagine we were very concerned about getting a large dog, but as you assured us a well trained stable dog is just that and you were right! I've never once worried about her around our now 12 year old daughter or any other kids of any age that come over. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you......we love Cherie so much and know that she loves us and her new home too.

Rockefeller ("Rock"; 2004 U litter; Cruger & Verona) is a splendid dog. At 5 ½ months, he's already reached a lean 60 pounds. He's quickly growing into his extra-large crate, his "room". Thanks for all of your great advice. He just loves his crate. From the day we brought him home, he has been very eloquent and is not shy about 'talking' to us. He is a playful curious boy and sniffs out all new sights & smells. He's incredibly bright and has been house-trained for quite a while. He learned how to play fetch in the first week here and knows all the basic commands. We'll start formal puppy school next week. He enjoys wrestling with other puppies at the dog park regardless of size. From 10 lb. pugs to 100 lb Rottweilers. His best friend is a 90 lb. Rottweiler that he's loved playing with since he was 10 lb. He is very affectionate and is already showing signs of protecting his pack & den. His bark is magnificent. We can't wait to hear him after puberty. His paws & ears garner a lot of attention on our daily walks on the boardwalk. 98% of the passerby's comment how beautiful Rock is & how huge he will probably be. The other 2% seem to just stare in admiration or intimidation. No one believes he's so young. We showed a picture of Cruger to the vet who was very impressed. We can't thank you enough for this marvelous dog. We've attached a picture of Rock on his first trip to the boardwalk last month. He spent some time watching the surfers in the background and the biker's on the bike path.

HERE IS A PICTURE OF BOOMER, OUR DOG WE PURCHASED FROM THE MELANO/HANNY LITTER (JAN04). HE IS BY THE FAR THE BEST DOG I HAVE EVER OWNED AND/OR SEEN. THANK YOU FOR SUCH A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY

Wayne, I know I have written several times and sent a couple of photos of our C litter (Babsi / Aik) girl but I wanted to share the following story...it will be included in the newsletter for both the Washington State Obedience Training Club and the German Shepherd Dog Club of Washington. I just found out today it will also be in the next issue of the German Sherpherd Review (German Shepherd Dog Club of America Magazine). This story is a true testament to the quality of your breeding program and to your statement that Kraftwerk Dogs can do it all! I hope you enjoy.... On Saturday April 9th my family was lucky enough to witness the true “magic” of dogs. For those of you who don’t know my husband, John, and I are proudly owned by an 8 year old Basset Hound named Heloise and a 5 year old German Shepherd Dog named Ekko. While John, our two year old daughter and I were fast asleep our dogs were busy doing their “jobs”. At about 11:30pm they alerted us that something was amiss by becoming increasingly restless employing lots of low deep growls. As the girls usually sleep through the night without much fussing my husband heeded their “warning” and got up to find out what was troubling them. At this point I should interject that our house has some unique characteristics – one of which is that to access our bedroom you must first travel through my daughter’s nursery; the door between our rooms is left open at night so we can listen for any trouble in her nursery, which usually means she’s lost her “binky” during her sleep. As soon as he opened the door leading from her nursery out into the living room both girls took off for the front door barking like crazy. This was not your usual “grandma’s come to visit” bark but something more along the lines of “enter if you dare”. John peeked out the front window which is directly adjacent to the front door (we don’t have a peephole) and saw a woman standing at the end of our driveway and a man we’ve never seen before standing at our front door. John immediately came into the bedroom to throw on some clothes and to let me know someone was at the door. The girls stayed right where they were. By this time our daughter was awake so I was in the room with her gently rocking her back to sleep. As John walked back up to the door to find out what the man wanted he noticed the door knob “jiggling” as though the man were trying to come into the house. John opened the door wide enough to talk to the man but not wide enough for him to enter. Ekko was right at the door barking like mad at the perceived threat with Heloise backing her up; John kept his hand on Ekko, not holding her back, simply letting her know he was right there with her – she did not have either a collar or leash on as we don’t leave their “jewelry” on at bedtime. The man said he needed help, and asked if we had any money in the house taking a step across the threshold. John had enough power and momentum, using his forearm, to get the door closed and dead bolted before the man could entirely enter our house. At this point our daughter was back asleep so I stepped into the living room to find out what had happened. John told me to call 911, which I did. After getting the dispatcher on the phone I handed it off to him so he could relate all the details of what had occurred. Obviously I couldn’t give the dispatcher any information as I had been in the nursery the entire time. Once John got the door closed Ekko went into our daughter’s nursery and took up “post” in front of her crib, meaning that although she was laying down she was fully alert and ready to take action should the need arise. It was as if she were thinking �now that the threat is over I need to protect my baby!’ As I knew the King County Deputy would be arriving soon to take a statement I closed the door leading to the nursery. Heloise being a hound took up her “post” on the couch cushions. In the meantime the “suspect” had gone into the house across the street. When we let the Deputy in not a peep was heard out of either dog, they must have sensed he was there to help. As neither we nor the Deputies responding knew what the situation was regarding the “suspects” current situation, they took the necessary steps to “retrieve” him from the house. John knew it could be a long wait for the Deputy to return to take his formal statement so I went back to bed, as I walked passed the crib Ekko was still on alert keenly watching the door. Over an hour later at 1:30am John finally came back to bed. He told me when he walked into the nursery Ekko was still on guard until he came in, patted her on the chest saying “Good girl everything’s okay now”, at which point he saw her visibly relax for the first time since the incident began. When we awoke the next morning she was still at our daughter’s side. A good Shepherd indeed….and let’s not forget her backup the brave Basset!!

Hello Wayne, We wanted to let you know that we have been working with some pups from your kennel over the past couple of years and currently have three up here with us right now. We have been continually impressed with the quality of dogs you are producing and it is wonderful to be confident in referring our clients to you for a great GSD. Keep up the wonderful breeding program! Sincerely, Linda Opdycke & Mark Stover www.islanddogadventures.com

Riko (Rabauke x Yanka) turns 1 year old on 4/30/05 and I thought you might be interested in seeing what a beautiful boy he is. (Picture attached) Ken White is working with him in Schutzhund and he is doing great! He continues to WOW everyone. Best, Rhonda Grubb

Hello Wayne: I wanted to first say thanks for Rommel (Pitko). He is everything you represented & then some. He goes everywhere with me & has quickly become my buddy. He is so well behaved, excellent temperament & learns so incredibly quick. He has bonded to the entire family & has never once shown threatening behavior towards our little dog, although she has given him cause a number of times.

Hello Wayne,wanted to thank you again for taking the time to send me the video's of the dogs I purchased from you.This is Adolf at 10 months of age he is Cruger's son,he shows great working abilities at such a young age.What a GREAT dog you guys picked for me.Very focused and so much character!! Sincerely,Greg from Florida

Hi Wayne,We just wanted to send you a note letting you know how wonderfull Haifa is. She continues to impress us each day with her caring,love,and kindness. Her ability to adapt to any situation and stay focused is something I've never seen in other breeds. My wife and I have four children from 10 years to 26 and she greets all of their friends with a wagging tail but she is very neutral and watchfull of strange adults,and if nobody is home, your not getting in the house period! We are very impressed with her SchH 3 training and would recommend it to anyone. I only have one regret and that is the house is full so I can't have more dogs like our Haifa. Thank you again, Tom Ellstrom and Family

Hi Wayne, My husband and I would like to let you and your staff and any future customer know how very pleased we are with our German Shepard Quanja and how easy it was to work with you. It has been a week now since she got here and what a joy she has been. Last Tues. when I picked her up at the airport I did not know what to expect. I had only seen her picture online and believe me when I say I had a very bad dealing buying a horse online and I was to say the least a little wary, but when I spoke to you on the phone I felt a sense of calm. I truly felt your sincerity and honesty. I would recommend you to anyone who is looking for a wonderful German Shepard. We have shortened her name to Anja and she is doing well with that. She loves to play ball and play in the snow. Anja gets along well with my Pomeranian just like you had said she would. She loves to ride in the truck and plays well with my grandsons. My vet was so happy to see that I finally got another Shepard and said that Anja is so beautiful and that she actually looks like my last dog Timber of course he was about 50 pounds bigger. I am enclosing some pictures for all to see. Again Thank You for the dog that I been waiting for, for so long. Sincerely, Patricia Roy

Thanks for giving me the best Working German Shepherd that I have ever owned. We celebrated Rocky's first year birthday on 1/31/05. He is a beautiful, excellent temperement, good nerves and very high drive dog. I can't ask for anything more. You are right John, the combination of Melano and Hanny was a very good choice. Thanks again.

A recent photo of Elsa (Rabauke and Wanda)... A very happy and social pup. Thanks for your help.

I am sending a picture of "Grissom" with his new favorite toy. He is from the T litter of Kaiko and Hex. The poor guy arrived at the airport in -50C weather, but has come through like a trooper and has made himself at home, as you can see. He is an attentive and thoughtful puppy and heels and sits without ever having been on a leash. Everyone who meets him is amazed at his maturity, despite the fact that he is only just past nine weeks old. You can tell by the picture that he does have his own sense of puppy silliness though and is a real pleasure to own. Thanks for the wonderful pup!

Greetings! We wanted to write to let you know that "Saxon" (Ury vom Kraftwerk) of the Cruger/Verona litter is doing very well. We met him at the airport on a cold, rainy evening, and despite the poor weather, Saxon arrived in excellent spirits. This boy is quite the conversationalist! He lets us know how he is feeling at all times. In just two days he has acclimated very well to his new home, and he is inseparable with our 6 month old female GSD, Natascha. He has taken Tasha's lead and is using the dog door to the backyard (with the help of a puppy ramp) to use the bathroom. He is confident and curious, but not overly aggressive; affectionate and endearing, but appropriately independent. We can't wait to start working with this strong pup! Thank you Wayne and Sherry for your assistance, and we feel very lucky to have him in our lives. Robert and Amy

As per my new year's resolutions, I am sending you a note to say that Quax (Max) Von Thielenhof and I are doing fine. If you remember a medium-sized coated shepherd from Fall 2002, want to tell you that he is the best! Has really settled down and is calm, cool, and mostly collected. He is my constant companion here in Flagstaff, AZ and is a real joy. . .very quick learner, compliant, but not so much that he is boring. His grandparents in Sun City, AZ are delighted with him also. . .he is the Granddog! Am attaching an early picture of Max in the aspen/pine forests near home after hours of exploring and running with his collie girlfriend.. He maintains excellent health and disposition! Again, thank you for Max. . .may send periodic pics of the beastie. Regards, Linda C. Ridgway

There was this family (us) that to everyone seemed to have it all but what they didn't know was that there was this hole in our hearts and overwhelming loneliness inside UNTIL I found you on the internet. There was this new breath of life blown into us and set off a series of events that has forever changed our lives. We visited your website and when we got to your puppy page we knew what we had to do. Through many conversations via e-mail and the fact that my oldest son jumped on the bandwagon(he has a family of his own) we decided we wanted a little boy and a little girl so when they grew up they in turn could have babies too. We left everything in your very capable hands to pick us out two of your very best. I must say you are a Grand Champion yourself on your selection -- it's as if you lived with us and took that information to make your choice and what a choice that has turned out to be. From the time we got them off the plane they have been a joy to have. Although Lissel (my son's little girl) fit right in but Burok(my little man) whined like a baby -- Lissel would swat him as if to tell him enough is enough. Well, they are not so little any more -- they'll both be two next month and that raw meat we've been feeding them has helped them grooooooooooow. Burok is 110 lbs. and is a beast. I sent you some pictures so you could see how handsome he is. Burok gets his favorite ball and carries it up the steps, then he throws it down the steps and chases after it. He will do this for hours when we are too busy to play -- It's so funny, I've never seen a dog entertain himself like that. He love children, adults in or out of uniform and other animals. There's not a mean bone in his body and everyone loves him. If the occassion arises though you'll see a side of him you wish you didn't invite to the party -- mess with my grandkids, my kids or my husband and he turns from Dr. Jeckle to Mr. Hyde in a split second. I'm so in love with him and so proud he's a member of our family that I don't even know how to thank you. Thank You! Debbie King

Hi All, Here is a picture of Baxter,our second puppy this year. Hailey is now 14 months and Baxter is around 8 1/2 months. I did not think having the two of them would be so easy. I am so happy with them both. Baxter is one of Elliot's & Hex's litter. They both are in obedience classes and do really well. Thanks Again Jenniene & Ken Moran

In the summer of 2001, I bought Jake (formerly Dargo) to be my assistance dog. (I have rheumatoid arthritis.) He is now almost 7 years old, and has been and remains a splendid working dog. He takes all of the indignities and accidental bumps that accompany assistance dog work in stride, responding with grace and good humor. When people ask how any dog could be worth what I spent for him, I tell them about the time a toddler suddenly crammed his hand deep into his ear. Everyone around him gasped, expecting the worst. Jake just stood there and wagged his tail while the kid's mom pried his little hand out of his ear. When my father was in an intensive care unit, Jake came with me to visit and patiently spent 12-hour days there. This from a young, healthy, active dog! I work in a hospital, and sometimes grieving visitors want to hug him. Since he is not corrupted by this attention, I give them the go-ahead. Often they are clumsy and clutch his head tightly to their chests. Jake waits quietly until they let go. He knows how much they need him. Still, he is no sissy. He is always on the alert, and tried to go through a window to catch a would-be burglar who tried to break into my place in the middle of the night. He also takes great joy, when off duty, in doing the usual dog things, like roughhousing with other dogs and loafing on the couch. I could not have gotten a better dog.

Hello Wayne, and staff members of Kraftwerk k9. I justed wanted to let you know that "Clyde" is doing very well. I purchased "Clyde" in October of 2001 and he is doing great. He has been a great asset to the Queen Annes county sheriffs office, as well as my own family. Over the past 2 years "Clyde" has over 150 drug scans which resulted in over 50 arrests. "Clyde" has taken a variety of drugs off the street, some include marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, oxycotin, and mushrooms. "Clyde" has seized nearly 40,000 dollars in currency and 3 vehicles (2002 corvette convertible, 2002 toyota suv and a 2004 mazda sports car). "Clyde" has made numerous criminal apprehentions of violent suspects, which reduced the possibility of injury to our Officers. if you need any type of reference for the east coast please let me know. K9clyde38@yahoo.com

Happy Holidays to everyone at Kraftwerk. Just a quick update on Naughty Mr. Xuko. He is doing well and will be resuming work with his trainer now that the holidays are almost past. He has one last series of shots and then will be taking part in group training. We have already been informed by our trainer that he has an extremely pronounced protection drive so we have to keep up the socialization work. Every time he goes to the vet, everyone there has to come and see him and I never get tired of the compliments he receives. On Dec. 9th he weighed in at 45 lbs. and that was three weeks ago. He has been so great with my children and I look forward to many many happy years with this amazing boy. I am excited to see how much the two of us can accomplish and hope I can learn as much, as fast, and as well as Xuko. Thank you and have a safe and happy new year

I was lucky to find you couple of years ago. Now I have more than a dog, we have a family member. She is from the D litter in 2002 from Coltan and Brenda. She is amazing with my family and my newborn. We got the BH not long ago and we will go for our SchH1 in May of next year. She is very good in protection and at the same time so gentle with my son. Thanks Again.

Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful time off with family and friends! Wanted to tell you that our female "Kaese" from your "P" litter ("Porsche")has been just wonderful, her first full week with us. She somehow already knew how to tell us when she needed to go out to the yard to take care of business. She is having a wonderful time with Ginie's 3 children, aged 8, 10, and 13. We just love her intelligent look and her over-all intelligence - she is just great!! Thank you for taking the time to talk to us and introducing us to her parents. We are very, very happy with her, and will be talking to you again real soon !!

Thought we’d drop you a line and let you know Konnor(from Saranta/Cruger) has worked out as a perfect family companion. He’s just hit 14 months and is enjoying his daily time on the ranches. Here’s a photo of him this Christmas. Merry Christmas, Clay & Sandy Barr

We would like to thank you for letting Wonda become part of our family. We are now complete. Thank you. From the moment we got off the plane and retrieved her she was receptive and welcoming. We have had her now for about a month and cant imagine not having her in our family. She is the big baby now. She is very protective of me and the kids and the little one (Niko- our 4mth Shepherd) We take her to the park daily and she loves running around with her ball. She is so passive with other dogs and people. The kids and I went out to the store and left Wonda in the car, a man approached me and was asking for loose change, Wonda must of sensed the fear that I felt and boy was she barking up a storm and trying to get out of the car. I think if I would have left the window down she would of jumped out. The guy heard her and saw her teeth and took off. I feel very safe with her and can leave the kids at home alone with her. She is always on the run with us, we take her EVERYWHERE..She is loving, friendly, and loves to be cuddled. We will defintely be back to purchase another shepherd from you in the future. (Howard would like to get one for our anniversary) January 1st..Again, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing Wonda to be part of our family.

X-cellent Anya Vom Kraftwerk TD (Cruger x Greyc) Anya received her AKC TD yesterday – she ran a flawless and beautiful track!!! She is only 9 months and 2 days old!!! I am VERY proud of her and you should be very proud of your fabulous breeding! Thank you for my lovely girl! Cindy Luster

Aliya is the greatest dog I've ever owned. Fits in perfect with my family. Thanks Again, Robert Chambers

Ferayan is not yet a year old and is doing magnificent sleeve work, I am sending you a series of photographs with him and my son Diego, with whom I enjoy working with our Dog. Only bloodlines like the Kraftwerk ones will give such magnificent dogs. Thank you again. F.Aguilar

Lee (Cruger/Mona litter) is just over a year here, standing on command. Though the ground's downhill I hope you can see what a gorgeous dog she's becoming. Her typical expression is engaged, interested and confident. I want to thank for your recent advice: I did step it up with her and that's all it took. We met a woman named Theresa Mancuso (who wrote "In Praise of Working Dogs" on siriusdog.com). She gave me some great pointers. Lee's learning to "suk" and loves it like she loves everything--the harder the better. Doing more obedience and starting bite work (wow), and she is a happy camper. This has been a hectic year (I had surgery, we moved, etc) and Lee's just steady on. A man came shrieking out of the woods one morning, ran right for her (he was a nut) and she just stood her ground until I called her over. She is ever-aware but doesn't flinch in the face of anything. I wish I had time these days to dive into schutzhund with her. Your videos of Cruger and other dogs are so inspiring. In the meantime, Lee's a winner. Again, thanks so much. Jana Martin

Now that I've had Canto for 1 1/2 years, I wanted to once again thank you for the tremendous job that you've done training him. Everyday I am reminded that I truly am blessed with an awesome GSD. Canto is extremely intelligent, and he has a great disposition to him. He still enjoys playing with his ball, including tug of war, hide and go seek, catch, etc. I have attached a picture of him taken at a beach in New Jersey in early October. Canto reminds me that the simplest things in life provide the greatest pleasures.

Hey Wayne: Lordy, lordy, what a dog! Moose received six compliments as we walked thru the airport. We jogged the perimeter of the parking areas and then stopped by one of our road construction jobs on the way home. Moose was solid as a rock, even around the working heavy equipment. He is fine in the office with people coming and going. We have already bonded and he barely lets me out of his sight. Our thanks to you and your fine staff for providing us with such a great dog! John Brown Harris, Lewisburg, West Virginia

I just picked up Romica on Wed at the airport. She is beautiful and behaves wonderfully. With only 3 days of her knowing me she heels, sits, stays and has completely won my heart. Thank you so much for her.

Tatum is an exceptional puppy! He's got the coat of Cruger and the expressions of Gitty. At four months, he is already 45 pounds and his coat is turning into a rich sable. He loves to open doors, exercise, visit his doggy friends and howl for treats. His favorite outing is Pet Food Express, where he can meet new friends and sniff out new adventures. He gets compliments from everybody. He is very affectionate with our friends and family, careful with children, and gets along great with other dogs. There is never a dull moment. Tatum gets so excited over the littlest things and is extremely curious. Aside from being a sweetie, he is also a very protective pup, always alert to people or situations that are suspicious. Soon he will be attending obedience and protection training and we are just thrilled to see our little ball of energy hone is instincts and become an even more amazing dog than he already is. Thank you, Kraftwerk for sending us such a precious boy. We want to extend our deepest gratitude for the top-notch service and support you have given us. Your great reputation is well deserved. Lynn and Cesar Antioch, CA

Hello Wayne and John, One year ago today, I picked up Ilana, a shepherd puppy that was an offspring of Brix and Stella – your “I” litter for 2003. I just want to let you know that I’m another one of your very satisfied customers and like others who have written before me, I want to say THANK YOU for sending me an outstanding shepherd. The pictures that I’m sending with this letter were taken several weeks ago and as you can see, Ilana has turned out to be an exceptional dog. In fact, she is the best dog I’ve ever owned. Currently, she weighs 96.5 pounds and still has all the puppy playfulness that she first exhibited when I picked her up at the Kansas City International Airport. I’ve taken her to puppy socialization and basic training school and she’s scheduled to attend three additional training classes within the next six months. To say this dog is smart is really an understatement. She picks up on commands very quickly and absolutely loves to try and please me whenever she can. Like other shepherds on your web page, Ilana lives for playing with her red Kong ball. There is nothing more important to her than this ball and she will play with it until she absolutely drops from exhaustion. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the type of drive displayed in any other type of dog. I don’t know how you bred this into her, but it impresses everyone who comes in contact with her. During her last veterinarian visit, the doctor wanted to talk to me before I picked her up. He began the conversation by saying the type of shepherd I owned was well suited for military or police work and wanted to know if I had obtained her locally. I told him about Ilana’s parents (I have pictures of both of them from your web site) and that I had purchased her from Kraftwerks. He said he’d not seen a dog like this for some time in his practice and advised me that with the right training and socialization, Ilana would be exceptional in every respect. I want you to know that you’ve sent this puppy to a wonderful home and she will get all the attention and love that can be given to her. I especially want to say “thanks” to you John, for taking the time to talk to me prior to my purchase. I really didn’t know a lot about Kraftwerk K9 Kamp, but you assured me that Ilana was a very personable puppy with a great deal of character – you were so right! I promise to keep you updated as Ilana progresses through her second year of discovery and I certainly will let others know what a tremendous operation you have. You are the very BEST! Mark Johnson

Here's Tristan at six months and 67 pounds (Cruger/Kaska A litter). He's another member of the puppy genius club. While waiting to get him I joked that I was going to call him Perfect Puppy as my expectations were so high. Tristan, however, has turned out to be exactly that. It's so much fun to have such a smart dog although it can be rather startling at times. I've learned to be careful how I approach training with him and what I say to him. When he was nine weeks old, I decided to teach him the stay command. He immediately ran to sit at the front door. It took me a moment to realize that I'd automatically been telling him to stay when I went out the front door. The little guy was way ahead of me. It's only gotten more delightful since then and I halfway believe that Tristan is psychic. He seems to anticipate what I want and will learn a command on the first try. It's hard not to think it's a fluke but then he will consistently demonstrate he's got it. Tristan is absolutely crazy about water and I received a note from his doggy daycare that he was turning on the faucet so he could play with the water hose. When they covered the faucet, he figured out how to get that off too! From the first day home Tristan has been my best buddy, willing to spend hours at my feet when I work at the computer and then happily romping around on his outsized paws when it's time to play. He's incredibly mellow but immediately on the alert and protective when appropriate. The only down side to having such a wonderful dog is that I'm embarrassed about all the bragging I do even as I can't make myself stop. Schutzhund training is next and then I fully expect him to pick a career.

Hello Wayne & staff, updating you on Adolf at 6 months old Sire:Cruger Dam:Kaska.Hes a outstanding young Man with superier looks & unstoppable drive.What a head turner!! I would highly recomed anyone looking for a outstanding High quality pup to KraftwerK9. Thanks again for a magnificant working dog. Greg LaBance-FL.

Here is a picture of D-Riko (Rabauke x Yanka) at 6 months. He is absolutely the most fantastic german shepherd! He has started Schutzhund and is showing that he is an absolute natural for it. His prey drive is great and his protection instinct is unbelievable. You can see the intelligence in his face and eyes. I can see alot of similarities between him and his Grandfather Aik. Riko is developing alot like Aik with a strong chest and lots of substance! I look forward to sending you updates as he matures. Thanks again for breeding such an outstanding quality german shepherd. Rhonda G. Texas

We just wanted to say thank you to everyone at Kraftwerk and to tell you all how pleased we are with Xuko. He is from litter N and like his sister Neika, he is also a puppy genius! He is doing exceptionally well with his sitz and platz and has yet to have an accident in the house. My husband (and his poor hands) is really impressed with Xuko's bite, I'm working on limiting that to the toys. We will keep you posted on his progress and will update his photo as well. Thank you again from our whole family.

Jester (From the Melano/Hanny Litter)is doing well. We caught the eye of a photographer from the Skagit Valley Herald while we were out playing with his ball on a rope - his favorite toy - and we made the paper with a picture very similar to this entitled \"Having A Ball\". Jester is the simply the smartest dog I\'ve ever met, we\'re both thrilled with him! He\'s a natural tracker and he has a never ending play drive. His home protection instincts are fantastic as well. When we were at Kraftwerk, we met Hanny fresh of the plane from Germany and quickly fell in love with her... Jester looks and acts amazingly like her. - Bill & Maggie

this is odin from aik & babsi.he is very smart,will play ball forever tons of drive,great w/kids and other animals.i am very happy w/him.he is 90Lbs. of solid muscle,the vet cant believe he weighs that much.i hope to get a female from you in the future. thank you james walsh

Dear Wayne and all the staff at Kraftwerk Just wanted to let you know of Marco's courage and heroic actions. On September 4th of this year, I was up late (3:15 AM) watching TV when Marco alerted at something in the back yard, I got his leash and a flashlight and went out the front door to investigate. When we got around back we found my gate to the back yard was open also I could see my tool shed was open. Marco was alert and knew someone was back there before I did. A young man was hiding behind a tree and came out from his hiding place with a hammer in his hand, Immediately Marco placed himself between the assailant and myself, and began to aggressively bark, the attacker then charged us swinging his hammer and I gave the command to bite and Marco sprang in to action. Marco instantly hit the man and his bite was right on the mark taking the assailant down to the ground Marco hit him so hard, the man began to strike Marco with the hammer and fearing sever injures to Marco I called him back. I tried to reason with the man telling him to leave but as it later turned out we was so high on drugs he had no clue what I was saying. He came at us again as I was trying to get out of the yard and Marco once again went in to action and after Marco took him down again I called him back and to my shock the guy came at us again! After laying on the ground a while he got up and this time the assailant turned and ran jumping the 6 foot tall fence in the back yard! The Police where called but the assailant had gotten away, he later checked himself in to a Hospital 3 counties away where he received 22 stitches and a nice pair of handcuffs! As soon as the Police officers left I took Marco to the Emergency Vet and Marco came away from the incident with a broken lower canine tooth, and a cracked rib and some bruising. You would never know it tho, he is still the same great dog! he has fully recovered and we have resumed his Schutzhund training,which he loves now more than ever! The Detectives later informed us the man was connected to a string of violent home invasions where home owners where injured very severely. All of us feel that Marco is a Hero and with out him that night would have ended very badly for us. Thank you Wayne and all your staff for the great dog and training you gave him! Your dedication to quality training and the quality dogs showed that night Marco saved my life. William Griffin

John, Wayne, Sherry and Crew, Wow!!! We have had Neika since Monday and every day is a new adventure. I forgot how fun a little puppy can be. John, you deserve a medal for picking out such an awesome pup for me. She appears to be everything I had hoped for. Of course, at just under 8 weeks it’s a little early to tell, but my wife says Neika is a “puppy genius”. It’s hard to argue. Within the first half hour of letting her out of the crate at the airport she seemed to know her name and come when called. Also, I have had pups over the years, but not one that NEVER had an “accident” in the house. This little girl goes straight to the back door and paces when she needs to relieve herself. I got your puppy kit the other day. Most of the stuff will take some “growing into” before Neika makes best use, however the puppy pull rag with the handle is Neika’s current favorite. I’m impressed that she doesn’t nip at it. She takes a FULL MOUTH bite every time. My sister came by the other day to see the pup. My wife happened to be outside in the front yard when she arrived and when Neika saw her, the little big shot jumped in front of my wife and let out her first barks. I couldn’t believe it. Can she actually be showing a good bite and bravery all ready? We have a 9 year old Golden Retriever (Aspen) who seemed to be going through a state of depression after our last GSD Jake, passed away. I can’t bear to be without a GSD in the house and Aspen’s behavior was just an additional reason to get the new pup sooner rather than later. Neika was sweet, friendly, and curious for the first two days. Since then she seems to really be opening up and as a couple of the attached pix show, her and Aspen have really hit it off. It’s amazing, but Aspen seems to behave five years younger with Neika around. Neika went to the vet Wednesday morning. Dr. Fawcett has been taking care of our dogs for over twenty years. Nice guy, but I wouldn’t call hem overly demonstrative. I will tell you he was quite impressed with this puppy. He gave her a thorough exam and pronounced her to be one of the finest GSDs he has seen in many years. He spoke of both her physical health and especially her temperament. That was incredible praise from this man of few words. I’ve got to say, I sure am looking forward to her next few months and getting her out to the Schutzhund Club when she’s old enough.

Hi, Just wanted to let you know that Chipsy or as she has somehow become labeled"Chippy" is doing wonderful. I could not be happier with her. She has fit in so well here that it is hard to remember the house without her. She has however chosen to be a "rug" dog not a "bed" dog. Does not go on any of the furniture. Minds so well. I cannot say enough good things about her. Already love her dearly. She even talks back when we talk to her. Jul

Hi Wayne and everbody! This is Gerda (K-litter from Cruger and Mona). She's a great dog and we are very happy with her. Thank you, Helen Isakova and Alex Khudyak

I wanted you to see Belle Hagen from Rabauke and Maike. She is 8 months old and I am very proud of her. We have finished obedience school and started tracking. The K9 officer for our local Police Department is our trainer and he thinks she is awesome. We have great plans for Belle and her intelligence is truly amazing. Thanks for everything, EJ

Hello, Wayne. Attached are photos of Ira vom Lachtewasser taken today. We purchased her from Kraftwerk in July, 2003 and we wanted to let you know how much we love and enjoy this talented dog! We use "Kira" as her call name. The photos were taken in our pasture, where Peter and Kira spend many hours practicing obedience and tracking. We are preparing for a Schutzhund I trial sometime this winter. After nine months as our loyal family pet and companion, Kira was tested in protection work by Fabian Walker here in Atlanta in April. Fabian became so excited during the test that he just began shouting "great bitch!" over and over. After that, we decided to begin serious training and are learning how to bring her along in Schutzhund. Kira has become awesome in the protection work, with extreme speed around the blinds, powerful and rhythmic "hold and bark" and full, hard grips on the sleeve. She "outs" reliably and takes any amount of pressure in stride. In obedience, Kira learns the commands very quickly. We are working on polishing her fuss/attention heeling. Actually, Peter is working on learning how to train and perform as a handler! Kira gets better as he does. Next step will be the retrieve. Kira also proved to be a natural tracker, picking up reliable footstep tracking immediately. We are working on the articles. Off the training field, Kira is attentive, inseparable and protective. Her in-house manners are flawless and we take her with us anywhere we can travel in Peter's truck. She loves to work but also loves to play and be with us. We take a long walk every morning. We didn't plan on becoming involved in the sport of Schutzhund, but having tried it, we enjoy it. We have attended some local trials and have reservations for the USCA Nationals in Nashville in November. Perhaps we will see you there. Many thanks for your help and expertise in obtaining this great dog! With best wishes, Peter and BJ Spanos

Wayne & John - Here are some shots of Frauke(Hana), at 1 years old(9/6)! She is out of Rabauke/Yanka, from last fall! She is growing up to look just like Yanka, and her drive, especially her prey & play drive is unmatched. She will do anything for the ball, and would work all day for it if I let her. Her obedience is stellar, and her drive to work is incredible. She is progressing rapidly towards her BH in the late fall/early winter.

Hi there one and all. I thought you might like an update on Fax. He has settled in quite well, but it took a while. I don't mind that , though, as I knew once he bonded to me he would really be mine. He is a true companion and friend, making me laugh and smile quite often each and every day. Whatever did I do with my time before he came to make me marvel at his ball catching antics ? I love to see him do whatever body movement is required to reach, turn and squirm to get that ball. He loves to run out of the house and leap off the porch like a shark catching a leaping fish ! Mouth open, reaching for all he's worth, and damned if he doesn't get it most of the time. He has such a keen sense of his surroundings, right up to the gnat's ass, so to speak. I know you are used to this, having seen so much of this well developed behavior, but I , as a newcomer am truly still amazed. I couldn't be happier than I am with Fax. He is worth every penny to me. Thank you for helping me rediscover what a Shepherd should be. Fax has made me forget all my bad experiences before him, and I know I WON'T hesitate to buy from Kraftwerk for my next true friend and companion. Again, Thank you for your expertise and continued help, and also for finding Fax. You were right, this dog is a special boy. Sincerely, Sally Whitney

Dear John, Ritter (Gitty male) arrived in excellent health and spirits. He is a confident, good natured puppy who at the tender age of nine weeks appears to be housebroken already. This must make him some kind of a puppy genius. Since he's been a my house he's had only one accident in the house and that was the first fifteen minutes he was indoors. Since then he has saved up for outside.. Because my schedule is so busy I have him in puppy daycare with a woman who has trained dogs for years--she raves about his disposition, both in his interaction with other dogs and with his interaction with her. He is clearly a dog who must be classified as "active" but is so good natured and sweet that he is just a delight. I'm looking forward to a long, happy relationship with this little guy. Thanks, Eleanor Beal

I bought 2 fabulous puppies from you and are now working with a local trainer to bring them to Schutzhund. I am really enjoying these puppies. Working them is challenging and rewarding. I adore them both. They have unstoppable working drive, tireless play drive, solid but appropriate aggression, they're super quick to learn and just bursting with excitement to train. I admit I did not realize their potential and the superior intelligence inherent in their genetics until I began working with them. Thank you Krafwerk K9 for the privilege of having these two excellent, responsive and devoted puppies. You really delivered.

Just had to let you know how happy I am with my new pup! I think she is the SMARTEST pup I've EVER had! She was in a crate in my van for 1 1/2 days.Before I got home she knew the command,"go potty". On her second night with me,she let me sleep for NINE hours.Before she was 8 weeks old she was retrieving a ball,asking to "go out",knew her name,walking on a leash,coming when called,could sit and down with a lure.By the time she was nine weeks old,she was sitting on command,and sitting at the door to be let in or out!!! I think she is AMAZING! I LOVE HER!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Hi Wayne, Just wanted you to see how nice Argon is......His protection work is the best we have ever seen. Powerful in the blind. He looks alot like Rabauke. Kristi Chesley

We are enjoying or first Kraftwerk Dog Ferayan so much that we also got Zulu recently, she is only four months old and looking great, already 40 pound and very smart thanks for choosing her for us. Here are some pictures Fernando.Aguilar, Guatemala

What can I say... In the last month Kraftwerk has sent me one fabulous dog from Germany and a terrific puppy (Maximus from Raubuke/Pia). The puppy arrived late last night and was very alert and ready to go. He made himself right at home and even made friends with Ayla. They are good buddies. Wayne, you and John really know how to choose the right dog and/or puppy-- even for those 3000 miles away. As I said before, you have made the experience of purchasing a dog very easy and enjoyable. Thanks again. I look forward to giving you vey positive updates.

Here is an updated photo of Tyr (pronounced tear). He is from the Anna\\Elloit litter. He is nine months old now. He is very obedient, for I have sent him to school twice for two week periods of regular commands. Best dog I have ever had or much less seen!

I wanted to tell you what a fabulous dog you sold me. My family has absolutely fallen for Xamor. It has only been 24 hours but he has bonded with our family like we had raised him as a pup. I was really concerned about him around my new born. She is only four months old. As my wife held my little girl to introduce her to Xamor, he walked right up to her and gave her a lick right on her nose. From that point on I was convinced that you chose the right dog for my family. As for his protection abilities, Xamor rode with me in my truck to the job site and made his presence know to the local hoodlums. As someone who is no stranger to dogs I must say that this is the best dog that I have ever owned!

I can\'t begin to tell you how thrilled my husband and I are with Laura. She is 100% pleasure; loving, obedient with great expression and personality. I initially questioned spending what many people would consider a lot of money on a pet/companion... now I KNOW that I made the right decision. Laura is an incredible dog and will be forever a member of our family. Thank you Kraftwerk!

Just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know how much of an impact Loki has had on our life. We purchased Loki from the Cliff and Sandra litter a little over 2 years ago. I was a little worried about shipping her across the country but with your assurance I knew it would be OK. As you said when we picked her up in Pittsburg she was just fine. She even did well with the three hour car trip back home. The picture included is from her favorite place to play, swim, and be a dog our farm here in WV. She is the perfect companion, she is attentive, quick to learn, very social, and most important, good with children. I could not have asked for a better dog. Thanks to all of you at Kraftwerk for providing me such an awsome dog!!

My son and I just picked up Ayla from the airport. She is exactly as John described-- very approachable and great with kids. She took to my son very quickly. She is tired from her long journey but follows me everywhere. I am very pleased with her. She is gentle and willing to please. Now we are just waiting for our puppy to come next month. Wayne, you and your staff are great. Even though I emailed and called all the time, you were very patient and Ayla is as you described. Thank you. I had a very pleasant experience and will always purchase my GSD's from Kraftwerk.

Hi Wayne and John, just wanted to thank you for all of your time and helpfulness. Guinness, my pup is out of the Cruger/Brenda litter #S. He is the best dog my family and I have ever owned.We just started a schutzhund class and the people are all talking about him. He is just turning eight months old and is already dominating on the schutzhund field. He is very willing and has a passion for the work. I am certain that he has the drives and genetics to be a top contender in the sport of schutzhund. I hope to see you one day at a show so you can see in person what a top notch dog you have bred.Thank you again and I will send a picture as soon as I possibly can.

John and Wayne- just a quick note with a picture to follow shortly- Orthia has been with me for less than 24 hours and already she never leaves my side!!!! What an amazing dog- she is currently sitting in a dental office, being friendly to all, while watching my every movement! I love her already. Thanks for helping me pick out the best dog for me and my family! Cynthia

Adolf is a perfect puppy !! Upon recieving him at the airport at 7 weeks of age he was stress free extremely great temperament & personality, very calm and happy.After having him a few weeks now he is everything i asked for in a pup.Full of drive,very alert,has nerves of steel, shows signs of full hard grip--power jaws.Thank you John for picking out the puppy that would fit into our life so perfect.Wayne Appreciate all the time & patience from your entire staff. Sincerely Greg & Rebecca 7-18-04 Florida

I have owned Quirina for 2 months,she is a magnificent,well balanced working dog.Great personality,loyal & dedicated to handler.She's brought much joy to my life.Loves her Kong and of course the ball too.Thank you Wayne for recommending her to me,very satisfied and happy with our third purchase from Kraftwerk. Sincerely, Rebecca 7-18-04 Florida

Thank you so much for Erris. I lost my faithful canine companion of 10 years and felt very lost. The first night we picked him up at the airport he slept in bed with us all night. Erris is so loving and is helping me with my loss. I didn\'t have the time to get a puppy and go through all the training again, I needed something that was ready to go. He is perfect with my young grandchildren, and our female Shepherd. He goes to work with me, (I am a bookkeeper) and lies faithfully beside me. Thank you for my loving and faithful companion.

Wayne and John, Thank you again for your compassion, time and thoughtfulness in helping guide us toward the right dog. Berry arrived on time Saturday morning and came quietly out of his crate. We took a long walk at the airport - just to give him a chance to walk off some anxiety. He was relieved to see the ball on the string when I took it out and he carried it on his walk. Thanks, Wayne for the tip about the ball. He did fine meeting the family - he is fine with the kids (boys 9, 7 & 3) and is most interested in sticking w/my husband. We are walking the perimeter of the property a lot and he is making the turns naturally at this point. Loves the ball - we are letting him chase it while on two tracking leads hooked together to make a long line. He is very responsive to all of us. He settled nicely last night and went to bed fine (he is in our bedroom). He has adapted already to the linoleum and hardwood floors. He hadn't seen staircase, but we walked slowly together and he is fine. He met the other dogs one at a time today (Sunday) and is fine w/them - actually not interested in them. Your puppy (Dorly, a Cruger/Pia pup) was hoping for a buddy like she had in Yumbo - but I don't think she and Berry will be quite as good friends. I think Berry is going to be fine here and hopefully won't miss competing. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to talk with us - and for the wonderful dogs you have provided. I very much appreciate the patience you have in working with people who do not have your expertise. We've purchased GSDs in the past from some very good breeders - but have never had such a feeling of confidence that the dog is going to be as solid as we get from you. I do a little bit of therapy work w/my dogs and nothing is more important to me than temperament. Thank you again, Maria

Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how happy we are with Jango. He adjusted very well when we got him home. He is a great combination: a sweet dog that can be counted on to protect his family. He is doing very well with his obedience and learning his place in our pecking order. He has really taken to our daughter especially and keeps close tabs on her, she is 6. I was very impressed with the way that you guys were more than willing to help with the very small issues that we have had with him and his adjusting. They were such small issues, but when you have a dog that is the caliber that Jango is, you want to make sure to do things right as a handler. Again, thanks for your help and professionalism. I will keep in touch and will be back to buy my next dog from you. Sincerely, Jason, Dianna, Garrett, Rylee, and Jango

Taking delivery of their new family members

Hi Wayne and family, Delta/Chatanooga Airport called and left a message that puppy had arrived at 10 a.m., She arrived in good shape and was very happy to see us, probably as happy as we were to see her. I certainly appreciate your prompt response in more than fulfilling your puppy guarantee, If I can provide a reference in that respect, (or just in general) please do not hesitate to give my phone number out to a prospective puppy purchaser. She is gorgeous, and lively, and I am obviously very pleased. Will be in touch, will be wanting a male next, Thanks, David Beardsley

Hey.....just wanted to let you know that everything went pretty well with picking up Filou in Dallas. He laid right next to Emma, and she did a very good job of comforting him all the way home. He already loves her, and doesn't want her out of his sight. It is wonderful the way the two of them connected. He is perfect, and exactly what we were hoping for. He likes me and Glenn also, but I can tell you that he already has an unbreakable bond with her. So THANK YOU, for our beautiful dog. We just wanted you to know how extremely happy we all are. Sincerely and with all our hearts, Lynn, Glenn and especially Emma

Hi you all, Just a shot of Indy taking charge of the next door baby. Seems that he feels that it is his job to make sure no mischief takes place. What a boy! He is the most curious GSD we have ever owned. We cannot leave the room without him following us to make sure we don't get lost. He continues to alert on any noise that he feels may be a threat. Every once in a while he tries to test who is in charge at home, so we keep him in check as he can be a handful. He is the best GSD we have owned in the last 35 years, we are glad that you helped us pick a "winner". Mike and Rose Sabolek

Wayne, just to let you know, we received IRKO, he was a little stressed when he arrived, but within hours he acclimated and is doing wonderful, has a great temperament, loves to be around my grandkids, and has taken to me like fish to water, wherever I go he follows. Joe Martinez

Thought you might like to see... C. Ekko vom Kraftwerk (out of Aik and Babsi) and our 16 month old. They are the greatest companions.

John: Huge thanks for the recent advice on Lee. Kraftwerk has an amazing sense of service and responsibility-nobody I know has such help from a breeder--it\'s often \"here\'s the pup, now go away.\" Not Kraftwerk. It\'s made a huge difference for us. And Lee, now 8 months, is a fabulous GSD. As training and life progress, she shows absolutely no stress--just power, speed, more power, and joy. Again, thanks--Jana and Danny.

You guys are the ultimate professionals. In a world where customer service is sometimes forgotten you make it your top priority. I want to thank you for that. My family and I have been nothing but happy with Koda- out of Cassia and Rabauke (M litter). She is healthy, lively, driven, smart, and loving! One concern and you guys were all over it. I never expected that, but I am truly grateful. Thanks again. Terry Niemann

What can I say? Ulf is a solid dog, his temperament is flawless, he fit right in at home from day one. Only 36 hours after he arrived Ulf and I went to the store to pick an order for Mothers Day, a clerk came up to the car with me (helping me with some bags) I open the front door and placed the bags on the floor of the front seat, a few seconds later the clerk approached the car door from the right side. Ulf got up from the back seat and growled at him in a unfriendly manner, very low keyed I told Ulf "its ok" he stopped and gave the guy a "make my day" look. :) the guy of course stopped in his tracks. Everyday we surprise Ulf with something, today we introduced him to our 9 (nine) cats (three permanent residents and the others rescued kittens), he not only laid down so the kittens could check him out, when one of the kittens got out of his sight Ulf got up and went looking for it. We are very proud of him. Wayne, you and John are the best, you selected Ulf for us and we almost lost the opportunity of owning this beautiful dog. Mona and I want to thank you and John for you patience( and I mean patience) and understanding. Your professionalism and knowledge makes Kraftwerk in a class by itself. Thank you again for everything. Mario and Mona

Here is a picture of Hailey. She is from the Q litter at 6 months old she is 55lbs loves to play football and is always on the go! I have never had such a intellegant shepard. She knows her place in our family and listens and learns every day. We can not wait to pick out our new male her new buddy. It will be interesting to have two puppy shepards growing and learning together. I would never had considered having two shepards at the same time till her, she is great! Thanks so Much for all that you do at Kraftwerk it Shows! Jenniene Moran NY

DEAR WAYNE ,JOHN AND ALL THE KRAFTWERK STAFF THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TAKING MY CALLS AND ANSWERING ALL MY QUESTIONS. FELLO IS A BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL DOG. HE HAS BEEN FITTING INTO OUR LIVES WONDERFULLY AND HE IS EVERYTHING YOU SAID HE WAS . THANKS AGAIN AND I WILL SEND YOU ANOTHER UPDATE. LENNY FRESHMAN.

Wayne, John and the Kraftwerk Team, Nanda is a dynamite dog. She listens with a quick and accurate response.It's as if we have been a team throughout her entire training.Rock solid temperament,has shown no signs of stress in any situation.She's a lot of fun and a pleasure to work with.EXTREMELY PLEASED with our second dog purchased from Kraftwerk K-9 Kamp.Looking forward to our just born puppy from the B-Litter. Sincerely. Greg LaBance from Florida

Ferayan(from Rabauake and Yanka) is not only a looker but smart, a very fast learner, afraid of nothing with an excellent bite and disposition I am extremely happy with him. I really appreciate the help in choosing him!

Wayne, Here is a picture of Miles at the trial where he received his SchH1 title. Thank you again for a great dog. Natalie

Hello Wayne and John, Here is Layla (Cruger / Gina Sept03) at 4 months, 45 lbs. She is now just over 6 months and about 55 lbs. What a dog!!! We have been working on our German commands in proper Kentucky fashion: Stup bitenzy tractor tires! Nine pickin z cat by z head!! Nine chasen z horses!!! Stay outen z pond!!!!! Seriously though, she is doing very well. However, she is the swimminest dog this side of the Mississippi. Every chance she gets she's in the pond (even when it was very cold and she was just a little pup). She has lots of buddies (dogs, cats), but her best bud is a mare I have who doesn't particularly care for people or other horses. For some reason from day one Layla and this mare have been infatuated with each other. The mare allows her to share her grain and after the meal is over they take turns licking and cleaning each other's ears (very strange indeed). I need to get a photo of that and send it on. Really I can't say enough about her. She's just great. Thanks again! Tobias Incollingo Lexington, Kentucky

Dear John, We wanted to drop you a note and let you know how great our puppy is doing. This is Ava from the Cruger/Saranta N litter. She is such a great dog. At 5 months she is 47 pounds. We get so many compliments on her every where we go. She is smart, beautiful, friendly and so much fun. She is also becoming quite the watch dog. We were so happy to see 2 of her brothers, Luke & Baxter on your web page. They are as gorgeous as she is. She will play with her tennis ball until she drops just like her mom. She's trying to figure out why she can't get more than one ball in her mouth at the same time so she usually has one in her mouth and plays soccer with the others. She just completed a 2 week puppy boot camp and she did wonderful. The owner of the company has been training dogs for 40 years and was very impressed with Ava. I have given him your website because he is very interested in your dogs. I want to thank you once again for taking all of my endless phone calls when we were trying to pick our puppy. You were right, this was a great litter and we will definitely get a male from you in the future. You certainly produce everything in a german shepard dog you say you do. She is fabulous and we can't imagine life without Ava! Thank you again John for everything. Lisa & Paul Ciarrocca

Wayne, Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how our puppy is doing. This is Luke from N litter (Kruger & Saranta). He is about 55-60 lbs at 5mos. He is such a wonderful dog. It took me 3 days to teach him to go outside and retrieve the morning paper. Everywhere I go people make comments on how handsome he is. Thank you so much for such a wonderful, smart, friendly dog. It was a pleasure doing business with you and I look forward to acquiring another dog from you in the future. Kindest regards, Lynn Schwartz, Longmeadow, MA

Hi Wayne and John and Kraftwerk K9 staff: Here are two pictures of my gorgeous puppy (Endora) from the Gina/Cruger Sept 2003 litter. The photo of her sitting on the trail with our older dog was taken at 4 months, and the one standing on a log was taken at 5 1/2 months, 53 lbs. She has been absolutely perfect right from the start: no accidents anywhere, no destructiveness, no whining/complaining at night or when crated. I've never had a dog who learns so quickly and is so focused. She is very willing to be obedient, and even in high stimulus situations, comes to sit right in front of me when I call her. Once she knows I like a behavior, she gives it whenever asked, and did so even as a very young pup. I am daily amazed at what an easy puppy she is in every way. Her pigment is wonderfully rich with stunning markings and I receive compliments on her appearance everywhere we go. In particular, people comment on the unusual expressiveness of her features and the intent, focused way that she looks you in the eye - she reminds me quite a bit of Cruger - an outstanding personality. I can't say enough about her temperament: nothing bothers her, its impossible to put her off her stride. I take this puppy everywhere, and she calmly accepts any situation, interacting happily with people or other animals big or small. She has been going to the hospital with me almost daily since I brought her home - there was absolutely no adjustment period at all to such a different environment - she is affectionate and so loving with everyone, calm on some occassions and playful and completely silly at others - she has an amazing on/off switch for such a young dog. She follows me everywhere, but can also wait patiently on her own without any fuss, she is friendly to everyone but is quick to alert to unusual situations, especially at night - this has been the case since she was less than 4 months old. She has incredible drive (and thankfully that on/off switch) and will do anything for the ball, she doesn't give up looking for it no matter what. Thank you to John for all the time he took talking to me on the phone and at the kennel, and most of all his commitment to ensuring that I got the best puppy-fit and was happy with my choice. I experienced a strong sense of Kraftwerk K9's commitment to finding the best puppy for the client and ensuring the best home for the puppy. I also appreciated the time that John took to show me the kennels and their beautiful dogs. I can't say I have ever seen a cleaner, odourless kennel, better cared for dogs, or a more dedicated staff. The pride that the staff take in working there shows true professionalism and love for the dogs and speaks volumes for the philosophy of Kraftwerk K9. I think this is one kennel that lives up to and beyond its claims and whose customer satisfaction page is probably an understatement of the quality of their dogs. Wayne has a special gift for selecting and breeding the best German Shepherds anywhere: they are everything he says they are and so much more. My puppy is exceptional in every way: thank you! D. Alexander Canada

Dear Wayne and John, We just wanted to thank you for Baxter (Cruger and Saranta N litter). He is an incredible dog! He has taken to protection training with no problems at all. He has just worked up to biting on a soft sleeve and has a bite like a "vice". Everyone is impressed with his drive and his lack of fear. Nothing intimidates him! He is a very loving and playful companion also. He enjoys his regular trips to the doggie beach, where he meets lots of new people and dogs. At 5 months he is already over 50 pounds and hasn't come close to growing into his feet! Thanks again for such a wonderful dog! Adam and Renee Cowles   Orange CA

Good morning, Wayne! We wanted to send you a quick note to thank you again for Baron (Twin) and to tell you how great he is doing. We’ve had him for almost 3 months now and we can’t imagine not having him in our lives. Baron goes with us just about everywhere we go, especially since one of his favorite things in life is riding in the car. We recently took him to the beach for the day, which was a very fun experience. In the beginning, he was interested mostly in biting at the beach foam and was very surprised at first when he was hit by a few waves. Soon he got used to them and began making many trips into the water to fetch sticks. That is, until he saw what he likes best of all: other dogs! The rest of the day was spent playing with his four legged friends. A couple of weeks ago, we took him with us on a weekend business trip to Bend, Oregon. There again, he had a great time playing each day with a big group of dogs at a local dog park. In fact, he played so hard for 2 days there that he could hardly keep his eyes open during the car ride home and into that evening. Since Doug’s office is in the home, Baron gets to spend most of his days with Doug and he even goes out with Doug on his sales calls. The best part of his days working with Doug are the many stops they make at local parks around the Portland Metro area where he plays with friends he has made during the last few months. Unfortunately, Baron won’t be a happy dog when summer gets here and it’s too hot for his daily �ride alongs’. We are told all the time what a beautiful dog Baron is and we have to agree. Not only is he a great looking German Shepherd but he also has a great temperament. He is very patient, playful and loving to us and also quite protective of us and our home when he needs to be. He is an extremely intelligent dog learning new things very quickly. And as you can tell from what I’ve said so far, he loves and plays well with other dogs. He is a great addition to our family and we are so grateful to have him. Thank you again for Baron, the Kraftwerks training, and your unending patience to all our questions. Sincerely, Doug and Keri Lightfoot

Attached please find a couple of pictures of Baron who just turned 3 (three) months old as of last Thursday. We cannot believe how big he is getting (26 pounds) as of last Monday nor how big his paws are. Everywhere we go, people tell us what a beautiful and big boy he is. They also comment how well mannered he is (he knows sit, down, and kennel). Thanks so much for our wonderful new addition to the family! John & Kelly Szymanski

Thank you Wayne, & John from whom I purchased Pelle, an EXTRAORDINARY German Shepherd. From the moment I received him at the airport he was stress free, showed a wonderful temperament, great personality and was very happy. Adjusted great to the new environment and ownership. I am EXTREMELY PLEASED,my next purchase will be with Kraftwerk K9 Kamp. Sincerely Greg LaBance from Florida.

Hi John @ Wayne, John thank you for the time you spent with us on the phone. I have to say she is great. She is so smart.. She already responds to Come,Sit,Stay,Down,No and good girl..I am working on her taking her reward easy,,,which she is doing great with.. The photos were taken at fourteen weeks old. Jenniene Moran

Hello John! Thought that we would let you know that we are very impressed with our male pup Sam from the Brenda & Cruger (S) Litter! At only 10 weeks old he already knows setz (sit), geeblout (speak), packen (attack), nein (no), and nimm futter (time to eat) and knows to go to the bathroom where exactly we want him to. He has excellent pray drive so far and a full bite every time. We think that he will do fabulous for Shutzhund work when the time is right. He is amazing so far and also very loving...we could not be happier with our choice. We will keep in touch and send you pics & updates from time to time. This pic is when he was 9 weeks old. Thanks again!!

Well, Marco got here yesterday afternoon in the middle of the largets snow storm in our areas history! He seemed a little stressed at the airport but once I got him walked and fed and watered he setteled down a bit.I am on my way to the vet now to get his physical. He is a OUTSTANDING dog, he has bonded with my mother and kids very well. He really has bonded with my little girl the most, just melting in her arms last night when we got home. More to follow.... Thanks Again William Griffin

Hello Wayne and Family! I just wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed Takobie. She is three now and still insists on playing non-stop. She currently enjoys chasing jet streams across the sky!! She has brought completeness to my life. She is gentle, beautiful, fun and very friendly. Everyone stops and looks at her-they all want to know where she comes from. Your dogs are beautiful, intelligent, well mannered and remarkable companions- I recommend Wayne's KRAFTWERK KAMP to anyone who is interested in German Shepherds. Sincerely, Vanessa, Ukiah, California

John, just wanted to let you know that our pup from the "P" litter is doing just fine. This is one of Kaska's pups and I think he is going to turn out really well. No health issues so far. Vet visits have turned up no parisites or problems. Worming regime is on schedule and shots are up-to-date as per your advise. He is accepting raw diet with no loose stools, so everything looks good there. Puppy training is going pretty well with voice and hand signals working much better than expected! This pup has unlimited energy. He has been exposed to other people and is very friendly and playful. Still has a mouth full of sharp teeth. (lol) He is learning more every day to play with his toys instead of our hands. (glad to see that)! I will be sure to keep you updated on his progress and I'll get some pics to you very soon. I want to thank you again for helping us find this exceptional pup! Best regards, Brad & Sherry Hutton

We want to thank you so very much for the remarkable dog you chose for our family. His name is Jesse, he is now four months old and weighs 51 lbs. He is out of your J-Litter vom Kraftwerk, father Rabauke and mother is Gitty born September 22,2003. Jesse is loyal, loving, fearless, inquisitive and extremely bright(knows sit,stay,down already). Sooo very loving and to top it off is majestic in his look. We have had german shepherds for 30 years and NEVER have we had a dog that has had such outstanding qualities. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this animal as we are forever indebted to you for enriching our lives with Jesse. Again, thank you for your knowledge and especially your VALUES. You are truly a lover of the breed and your dogs, THEY DON"T COME ANY BETTER. The Hagenows

This is a pup from the Elliot/Anna. I think the L litter. he is truly a wonderful dog. Extremely smart for such a young pup. he is making a great companion.

Thought we would drop you a note and let you know how thrilled we are with Draeger. He is almost a year old now, born 2/11/03 from the V litter of Babsi and Aik. We are continually amazed at his intelligence, ability to learn and his rock-solid temperament. He has never seen a ball he didn't like, takes after his Mama! We do have him in schutzhund training and he is doing great! Thanks Again, Jerry and Darlene Bergen

Hi everyone, Just wanted to drop you a quick note and let you know Yumbo arrived safely late Friday night. He was calm and easy to handle at the airport and has transitioned wonderfully. We arrived home very late, but he greeted the children calmly and settled down nicely in house. He and the puppy Dory (we call her Elsa) we purchased in November have become fast friends and Yumbo also gets along fine with our other two dogs. Yumbo is responding to his obedience commands nicely - and is tolerant of my poor pronunciation - but we are both working together. Elsa is coming along nicely (she has a GREAT personality) - and the vet thinks she is a fantastic GSD. Thanks to John and Lynn for all their advice by phone as Bob and I went through making the decision about Yumbo. We are thrilled with both dogs you have provided! I am amazed at the quality of these dogs and am so glad you had your contact information on the GSD AKC site. Sincerely, Maria Sogegian

Hi Wayne,John and the Kraftwerk staff, I wanted to let you know Cash is doing great. He is an extremely smart dog and we get comments everywhere we go on how handsome he is. He is now four months old and I just had him at the Vet and he was impressed with him as well. He told me Cash was the best German Shepherd puppy he has seen and the Vet technician said he is definitely going to buy a puppy from Kraftwerk in the future. He also weighs in at a healthy 50 pounds. His favorite thing to do is chase anything thing that moves and bite and bark at it. Thank you guys for doing such a great job, I highly recommend you to anyone that is looking to buy a German Shepherd puppy. Sincerely, Dewey Burns, King County Sheriff Deputy

Wayne,John, and other Kraftwerk staff, The puppy you sent me is super. She is from your L litter (Anna x Elliot). She loves to greet everyone we meet and has adjusted really well to everything she has been exposed to. When she arrived, she slept for two days and hasn't slept since. She has very strong food drive and relentless toy drive. As an added bonus she is also very pretty, with a beautiful broad head and is very compact and agile. She is a great dog for my family and seems very promising as a schutzhund prospect. Thank you for the extra time and effort you spent making sure I received the dog that suits my needs. Candy Temmermand.

Hi. Our M litter female puppy, Koda, arrived healthy and happy Thursday night. We had the vet check her out and all is good. She has been a complete hand full, which we asked for and are loving every second of it. She is inquisitive, confident, persistent, smart, cute, energetic, outgoing and full of herself but not completely uncontrollable. She can tolerate being restrained without loosing her mind, and she has no fear. Koda has an intense instinct to chase any prey- our pant's legs, a ball, a toy, our family cat- who doesn't think Koda is all that cool yet. She is adventurous and active, she plays with every objects shown to her or that moves in any way, shape, or form. Plus, she is independent enough to take those objects if they aren't nailed down and go off on her own with them. She is everything we could have hoped for. We are loving every minute with her. Thank you for selecting a great new edition to our family. We think she will be a great Schutzhund dog. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Sincerely, Terry Niemann

Dear John and Wayne, I have to say I already love this dog. "Layla" (female puppy Cruger / Gina litter E). I've only had her for 4 days but I think she is house broke (no accidents yet). She is very friendly towards people without being pushy. She is cautious around the horses and gets along well with the cats and other dogs. She follows me everwhere I go and already comes to me when I call her. She's so smart. Thank you very much! You guys picked a real winner for me!!!!!!!!!!!! Best regards, Tobias Incollingo

Dear Wayne and the Kraftwerk crew: Well, we've joined the ranks of happy Kraftwerk customers! This puppy (Cruger/Mona litter) is a total joy. We named her Lee vom Kraftwerk after my paternal grandmother. In every way, she defies expectations. Her arrival went like this: 9:30 on a cold, rainy night at LaGuardia, the cargo dock was full of crashing boxes and whirring forklifts, buzzers and workers. Along came the cargo guy with a dog crate. We expected a scared little pup after such a long flight (weather delays). Well, forget that. Lee sat calmly in her crate, just taking it all in. Then out she came, tail wagging, sturdy and gorgeous. She's a burly one! She had the whole cargo dock enthralled. Now, 3 days into her new home, she's mastered the place. Races up the big brownstone steps, has won over the neighbor dogs, and meets every new experience head on but with good sense. She's already learning the basics and today seemed to latch onto the sound of her name. She prefers everything big--toys, food dish, water dish, ball, stick. Took to a collar and leash like she'd always worn them. She's sweet as can be besides. Today she went for her first long car ride. What did Lee do when we were stuck in honking traffic? Slept. Back home she marched over to her business spot, took care of that, then turned to me with a little crow-hop--can we play now? And play we did. You can see the intelligence and drive of generations before her just coursing through her veins. Did I mention how blown away the vet was? Lee's already helping to give GSDs back their good name. Thanks for your amazing work. We enclose a picture of Lee after breakfast. Hope you enjoy it. By tomorrow morning, when we take her up to our house in the mountains, she'll be bigger. Jana Martin and Daniel Blumenfeld, NY

Wayne This is a recent picture of Beau. He is in training for schutzhund and my trainer Joal says Beau is a natural. We are going to take some video of his training and send it to you.I will be purchasing at least two black females from you this spring or early summer. Rod Wagner.

Hi Wayne! We just wanted to let you know how much we are enjoying Anko. He has only been with our family for 24 hours and you would think that he has been with us for years. We picked up the dog last night and he immediately bonded with our family. We have 2 small children (3 years old and 5 months old) and he has been wonderful with them. Thank you so much for all of your help. You and your staff were great to work with. The dog is everything you said and more. The Gunther Family, MO

Mark, myself and our three children would like to thank you for sending us such a wonderful puppy. Denali has brought a lot of joy to our household. She is so lively, but at the same time is a great companion, especially to the children. She absolutely loves Katie our three year old. She will sit at Katie's feet waiting patiently for a pat on the head. She was also very easy to housebreak because she loves being outside with us. We couldn't have asked for a better puppy. Thank you John and Wayne for knowing that she would be perfect for us!!! Sincerely...Melissa Tromblee

Hi, Just wanted to let you know that Kachina is doing great (U litter 2003). She just completed her CGC certification (Canine Good Citizen) yesterday. At 9 months she is without a doubt the most beautiful and well mannered dog I have ever owned. I am so happy to have her in our family and can't wait until she is old enough to be in our breeding program. You outdid yourselves with this pairing of parents. Every person that sees her comments on what a beautiful dog she is. She has it all, beauty, brains and talent. I could not ask for more. I will be keeping an eye on your site for a male to pair her with. He has to be as perfect as she is! Thank you so much for this wonderful dog. Sincerely, Sheryl Koontz Working Canines Inc.

Dear Wayne, I wanted to thank you again for such a great dog.My K9 partner passed away earlier this year and my best friend and K9 handler Bart surprised me with a new puppy from Kraftwerk. Thor is from Rabuke and Hanni's litter. He is a handsome, intelligent boy who is doing very well with his training. Again, thanks so much for this wonderful pup, he has filled a large void in our lives. Deputy Annette Lindquist Skagit County S.O.

Wayne, I thought you might like to see what we've accomplished with our WONDERFUL Kraftwerk girl. She's the "C" litter out of Aik and Babsi (Cruger's Sister). Not only is she an amazing Obedience dog, a loving companion to us (and our Basset Hound), but she's also the BEST friend and protector to our 8 month old daughter....I know we won't have to worry about the baby with Ekko around! Anyway, here's her "official" page.... www.everydoghas.com/gal_ekko.htm

I thought I would drop a quick note to let you know how extremely happy I am with Canto. From the moment that I picked him up at the airport, we formed an instant bond. He required absolutely no adjustment to his new environment. He loves going to doggy day care during most weekdays, and everyone always comments how wonderful he is. Canto truly has a fabulous personality and disposition. His social skills are only matched by his beauty! Canto loves to walk along the river nearby my house. He often wants to stand on top of the rocks to view the scenery, as he and I are doing in the attached picture. Thanks for bringing me such happiness! Dean Jorgensen Springfield, Virginia

Hello Wayne , our family loves Fenja. I never thought we would find a dog like her. She is truly a super dog. My wife is happy, all the kids love her. I think she is great and we feel secure when we go to bed at night, what more could we ask for? We have not had a single problem with her. Thought you were b.s.ing me when you told me that once you get a super-dog you will really know the difference, you were right. I am now interested in a male SchH3 to go along with her. If one comes along please call me or email. John Kenney, Virginia

Hi Wayne and gang! I have enclosed some new shots of Xyper in his new yard. I just wanted to thank you,Lori and Bridgitte for all of your help. I have owned dogs all of my life and until I found Kraftwerk I thought that looking for a new dog could be compared to buying a new car. There are a lot of choices and everyone is trying to sell you something they want you to buy instead of getting you what you want. I told you that I was very reasonable, HA HA . I only wanted a great looking dog to compete in schutzhund with a great temperament and lots of drive, and also be a great family dog. I realized the first time I spoke to you that this experience was going to be different and better than any other that I had. You were patient in explaining my options and answered all of my many, many, many questions. You finished by saying that you would find me the right dog for my situation and assured me I would be happy. I asked myself how can I buy a dog that I haven't seen? Then I answered myself, Wayne seems to be a good guy, trust him.. so I did. Three weeks later I found myself at MIA waiting for Xyper to arrive. From the moment I saw him he was friendly,confident and looked GREAT ! He is everything I asked you for and more. If I didn't tell you at least one hundred times over the phone, WHAT A GREAT DOG! We clicked immediately. After he was home for a short time it seemed like he had been here for all of his life. As you know, I have two other dogs and after just one day of socializing them they are all running in the yard together. Thanks for bringing Xyper into our home. Regards Ozzie

Odin vom Kraftwerk in training with his new handler in Germany 07/13/03.. Wilfried Luneburg, past German BSP Champion and WUSV Champion. We look forward to seeing them compete at the big trials in Germany. Good luck!!

We've really enjoyed watching Vida grow. She's about 45 lbs. now at 5 months old. She's doing excellent in obedience classes and we're working hard to keep up with her. She's got all of Aik and Babsi's great looks and the drives to match. She loves her ball games, walks, swimming and just being with her family." The Berry Family - Michigan

Wayne and Lori, thanks for the wonderful dog. I could not be more pleased with Ina (Maike/Lump, Q litter). She is quickly growing into the dog that I had hoped she would be. At only six months of age she displays a maturity and understanding that I would not have thought possible in such a young dog. When I received Ina at 8 weeks of age, I immediately began taking her to school with me. For four months Ina spent each school day with me in my sixth grade classroom. She did so without incident--except for an occasionally pilfered bag lunch. The kids loved her, and while having 30 sixth graders converge on you at one time can be a little intimidating, Ina took it in stride. Ina is very friendly with people I meet but clearly is developing a protective sense of "good guy, bad guy." Weighing 65 lb. at 6 months of age suggests to me that her presence alone will eventually be all that is needed to deter any unwanted visitors. On the training field or at play, Ina is very spirited and lively, yet in the house her behavior is impeccable. I am amazed at how the simple act of walking through a doorway transforms her, regardless of how agitated she might have been outdoors. It seems that the best working dogs truly are the best companions. Please know that I appreciate both of you for the time and effort you are giving to insure that the German shepherd dog remains true to its origin. It is to your credit that I am able to have such a fine dog. Thanks. Scott Lardner Auburn, Ca.

Enclosed is a picture of Jake, aka Lobo, from the Quinzy/Sandra breeding. Jake is 8 months old. As we mentioned we were taking care of my wife's parents both elderly and one in Hospice care. When we originally made a deposit on the litter things were going pretty good. But when Jake was born we were having numerous daily visits from Visiting Nurses, Hospice workers, delivery drivers, family members, etc. Also no one was sleeping more than a couple of hours a day, if that. Anyway, we talked to Wayne, told him the situiation, we were a little afraid of not being able to start Jake off right. But Wayne advised that he could handle it. Handle it he did and then some. I have had German Shepherds for over 25 years, and without a doubt Jake is the finest. Always in control, sure of himself in new situations, friendly with small children, in short he is perfect. In fact we just had a birthday party for my four year old son and Jake had children chasing him, grabbing his tail, playing keep away, etc, etc. And no one could believe what a great job he did. After all he still is a pup at 8 months. We would like to thank Wayne, Lori, and all the people at Kraftwerk for raising such great German Shepherds. And to anyone who may be thinking about getting a Shepherd from them, Wayne KNOWS Shepherds, period. Everything Wayne said about Jake, Kraftwerk, etc. has been 110%. His dogs are a credit to the breed, and we consider ourselves very lucky to have such a great dog. Thanks Wayne & Lori. From Eric, Eva, Leslie, & Elijah Owen

To: Kraftwerk Kennels, I have read the testimonials from your pleased customers... You are very fortunate they don't know about JR(JX RX BX) vom Kraftwerk and PIB(PX IX BX) vom Kraftwerk. JR at four months old weighed 50 pounds and has the wonderful markings that you can see in the pictures... PIB at four months weighed 30 pounds... She is even more beautiful with dark black stockings on the dorsum of each toe... They play ball from dawn to dark every night and only stop when everyone in the family is exhausted... I am afraid to converse with my wife with them in the room because I am quite sure they understand human language... at least french,english, german and portugese. We started writing notes to each other but the next day we discovered note pads and fountain pens in their toy box. We suspect they have planted listening devices in all the rooms. And we found a receipt for a berlitz course in arabic charged on our visa card with a paw print signature. We cannot take them anywhere without people stopping and staring... The obedience trainer that we sent them to was amazed by their intelligence.. He stated he had trained many dogs but these were far and above anything he had ever seen... I guess I could go on forever about these dogs but you can imagine what these two fine dogs mean to my wife with me away so much... So I'm afraid that everybody else will just have to be happy seeing these two on the website.. Can't thank you enough for these beautiful animals... What a welcome addition to our family. My email is jrbpib@hotmail.com... Thought I better give everyone a shot at an answer after all that. Good luck in Italy..// GREAT DOGS/// The best to all of you and yours from Doc and Phyllis

Dear Wayne, I just wanted to write and thank you for Gandalf (out of Cruger and Brenda’s R Litter) and let you know he is doing excellent. Since picking him up at the airport he has been a top-notch dog with sound nerves and a solid temperament. Even at 4 months old he is very courageous, willing to take on the biggest helper without hesitation. Being the vice president in my Schutzhund club as well as a helper I have seen and tested many puppies and am very impressed with Gandalf’s genetic lines. I foresee no problems with titling Gandalf with SCH 3 as his courage is very pronounced, his nose has already developed deep and his obedience is excellent as well as having crazy ball drive. Gandalf has been excellent with my 2 boys. Often watching over them like a shepherd watches over his sheep as well as playing chase with them. Thank you for improving and repairing the German Shepherd Breed. UPDATE 11/18/03: Nice job at the WSUV... It's quite an accomplishment to make it there! Just wanted to give you an update on Gandalf out of Cruger and Brenda's "R" litter. He's doing excellent! What more is there to say. He's ready for his BH (11 months old) and we're starting to prepare him for his SchH1. He's got a nice bark and hold and is starting to figure out the blinds. I'll let you know when I get his BH and his 1. He's just a sound dog... I took him to SWAT Counter Sniper training last week and he showed no negative behavior to the .308's. I'm even thinking about working on some patrol stuff with him. He was biting the hidden sleeve last week on Greg, a Gilbert P.D. Handler. He's just a sound dog. Thanks! Kathy, a member of my club, just got her pup last week. She's hoping he's going to turn out nice like Gandalf... I assured her he would. Dan Butler Police Officer/Arizona Valley Schutzhund Club V.P.

Wayne, Well we achieved our Sch 1 today.....April 27, 2003. Fiko’s score was 94 83 94.....271. For obedience...he didn’t come back over the jump or down for the verous. Those are things that can be fixed. I’m not worried!!!! It was a great score for the first time showing him!!!! Here are some pics of the boy for you. We also came home with high Sch 1 for the trial. :) I constantly received compliments about how great Fiko looks and how wonderful his temperament is. His obedience looked wonderful with his focus. He is truly a great dog and I’m now looking forward to Sch 2 and Sch 3 with him. I will keep you posted as to how we do with our other titles. Thanks Wayne for a great dog!!!! :) UPDATE 12/1/03: Its been a busy year for us!!!! Fiko and I received our Sch 2 this weekend!!!!! 100-86-92 (P) 278. He did really well. Tracking was great as you can see. The weather conditions on the other hand were not so great!!!! We had 40-50 mph winds and Fiko still pulled through for the tracking!!!! I was very happy to see that!!!! Obedience....We lost 9 points because of various things with the dumbbell work and slow sits were the other missed points. Protection...he always does well... Thanks again for a great dog!!!! We will let you know how we do with our Sch3 in the Spring!!!!! Thanks Again Wayne!!!!!! Jennifer Dollinger

Dear Wayne, Ruff (from Cruger and Brenda's R litter) turned 4 months old today. As you can see he has turned out to be one handsome pup. Everywhere we go people just ooh and ahh over him. He was exactly as you described, a little "alpha" and outgoing. When my son and I picked him up from the airport cargo terminal we were so excited. I opened the crate, and out came "Ruff" straight out of the "chute" with his head up and chest out as he did a lap around the room (looked like a miniature Brahma Bull in a bull riding event after dumping the cowboy!). He is absolutely the smartest dog that I have ever seen. He weighs in at 40 lbs., his ears are up for good, still has the baby teeth (not for long), and his sides went from tan to a beautiful dark sable at about 3 months of age. He is food crazy! Now I know why he was a little chubby when he arrived (eating some of his siblings food). Found out today that he is also basketball crazy-makes one heck of a defenseman! He is my first GSD and I know that I will not own anything else, nor will I buy from anyone else! Ruff has a bark like a full grown dog, and he dominated my 65 lb. Labrador at 8 weeks of age-I'm not kidding. My kids and I just love him. If anyone has any questions I would be happy to talk to anyone about your dogs or my experience with Kraftwerks. Thanks again, Ron Payne and family.

Wayne, I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know happy we are with Akiro. He is an awesome dog. We get compliments on him everywhere we go. He is so wonderful around our kids. He adores our two-year old, Morgan, and gets so excited each morning when she wakes up. He gives her the sweetest doggie kisses which makes her laugh and laugh. He is also the world’s most tolerant and patient dog. He is able to deal well with our two toddlers and their numerous playmates and all of the indignities that he is forced to endure with our active kids (such as having various hats and bonnets put on him by my two-year old who loves to play “dress-up” with him). This is such an amazing contrast to Akiro’s Schutzhund work and his awesome protection drive. We have spent a little bit of time having Akiro “work out” with a Schutzhund club in Denver but we will probably not continue with his Schutzhund training in any sort of serious way since we just do not have the time for it with two small kids. He has become an integral part of our family and we cannot imagine a life without him. Thanks so much for giving us our doggie! Denise

Dear Wayne--- I'm a trainer down in the LA area, and wanted to introduce myself. Lately I've been lucky enough to work with a number of your dogs, and I wanted to say thanks. Your breedings have produced some of the best GSDs I've ever had the pleasure of training. At the moment I’m training two of yours, “Duke” and “Gretchen”, in North Hollywood. Started with the family when they got their new pup “Duke”, but year & a half old “Gretchen” was too fine a dog to ignore. So now working with this very talented female as well. The difference in the dogs and their temperaments is just too much fun. And I must say that the way you read the family’s needs when matching the new pup to their life is amazing. Also working with “Jackson” in Los Angeles. A steadier dog for a family with a 3 yr old daughter is hard to imagine. Will soon be starting with a Cruger pup you're sending down to the West Covina area. He's a bit farther away than I usually travel, but I'm looking forward to seeing what this latest litter has produced. I hope you invite visitors. As soon as I can take a break, I'd like to come up and meet you guys, and see the dogs that have produced these great pups work. God willing, my own two GSDs will be with me for a long time yet. But when the time comes, as unfortunately it always does, I'll be calling on you myself. Thanks for working to keep the breed the best in the canine kingdom! Gretchen Farrell Primetime K-9 (818)985-7170 gretchen@primetimek9.com

Just a brief update on our wonderful baby boy! Ruger is now 6 months old and weighs 63 lbs. We are so absolutely delighted with him. One of my big concerns when choosing a puppy was versatility. We needed a pup that would do extremely well in an ever changing environment. We have a small dog who thinks she's all that! And we need a dog that will be confident and excepting of this gracefully. I also run a business from my home and often have complete strangers come in, so we needed protection to! I was looking for a dog with a button. One that would be absolutely content and quiet, low key inside our home. But when it came time to work or protect, he's all there! Granted Ruger is very young still, he fully demonstrates that he is a superb judge of character. He is so willing to learn. Lori, I mentioned to you how un-easy my son had been feeling regarding issues in the media ie. children being kidnapped from their own bedrooms in the middle of the night with their parents asleep in the next room!! I really thought we would not feel proteceted or comfortable for some time until the pup grew up and matured. Well, my son and I are sleeping better now then we apparently have in years! I actually sleep deep enough to dream and I know it's only going to get better! Thank you both so much for the attention you have given in selecting really great dogs to breed. Now thats what I call kraftwerk !! Cynthia & Tristen Oh and for you'r new puppy owners, careful the first time you put on the oven mitts ! We had one very excited puppy...

Dear Wayne, I just wanted to tell you how my new pup Pike from Cruger and Una's "M" litter is doing. He's an amazing pup and has everything I've ever wanted in a dog. For starters he's very intelligent. He picked up commands in a matter of minutes and is much more alert and vigilant than other dogs I have seen. No matter if he's sleeping or in another room, all I have to do is say his name once and he'll rush over and sit in front of me like a little soldier awaiting orders. He is also very curious about everything and is eager to give everything a sniff. I take him everywhere I can but have yet to see him nervous or scared over anything. Our neighbor's 115 lb GSD came charging over to him once, and although he's a friendly dog, it was a sight that would have sent most other dogs running. Instead little Pike just stood his ground and met him with the greatest of ease. He's also the teacher's pet down at the club and has a deep bark that most full grown dogs would be proud to have. Now at four and a half months I can see the makings of a great dog. He has beautiful dark sable coloring, which isn't a very common sight where I live, and with his strong build and massive paws he catches the eyes of everyone who sees him. I have people stopping me in the street or in the store to ask me where I got him, and the kids in the neighborhood and the club love him to death. I have even had the pleasure of running into several other GSD breeders and trainers who go wild over him. Thank you for such a great dog.

We thought you might enjoy seeing the "moose" on his futon. The foot ball is his favorite toy and everyone who enters the house is presented with it and offered a playful challenge to tug a while with him. Hans is a joy. Fully house broken by the age of 4month, knows the "sitz, aus, & hier, nein commands. We are still working on platz. He started to practice barking and growling at noises he hears or thinks he hears at night..the first time he growled it surprised even him. A couple of month ago I fully learned just how protective he can be. At three in the morning I was asleep, when suddenly I had what felt like a freight train trample cross me only to see Hans leaping toward the window. Growling and snarling the likes of which I would have never expected from such a young dog. Later after he had calmed he and I went to investigate and found boot prints in the soil under the bedroom window. He sniffed the area like mad then trailed the scent, it seemed, across the back yard to the fence where Hans tried with all his might to jump up and cross the fence. It was amazing. I called Joey at work immediately to let him know and both he an I felt that there was no need to call the police since it seems Hans was threat enough to cause this intruder to scurry over a privacy fence. Needless to say we are fully impressed with this guy. He's been a wonder! He's very alpha type and at times still tries to see if I'm still boss. It would take a lot to break his spirit and his intelligence gives him the perfect balance to be a dog that knows his place but is not afraid to take the lead when he's called upon to do so. Joey swears Hans was born with a natural understanding of German since he only listens to German commands. This is very evident when he does something he shouldn't and I rattle off angrily in German. Inevitably he does exactly what I said which is either for him to go to his place or to leave the room. We are so happy we found your kennels and were able to add this wonderful guy to our family. He's spoiled, has too many toys and always wants more, my mother is his Oma and he acts just like a grandchild around her much to my dismay..she let's him get away with too much but then she also does this to our son. Well I best cut this dissertation before it winds up becoming a book. I simply can't say enough about this great animal. All the best Lydia, Joey and Josef Russo

Dear Wayne, I wanted to take a minute and thank you for all you have done for us. As you know we have purchased three dogs from your facilities. One of them has went to work for the Christian County Sheriff Department where we live and the other two are in our kennel for our breeding program and schutzhund training. We have never been involved with dogs of this extreme high caliber. They are all that you advertise and more. Their temperaments are impeccable and the working drive the highest. Not only are these dogs a true joy to be around but they are so much fun to work with. It is so nice to own dogs of this caliber. We are constantly being approached as to where we got our dogs and we can proudly refer them to you and your facility without any apprehensions. We know without a doubt that you stand behind your dogs 100% which makes it very easy to refer our friends and customers to you. We have six grandchildren and we trust our dogs completely with them. We guarantee that we will be back for more of these high quality companions.

Here are the pictures of Gunner from your 'Z" Litter I promised. Photos were taken at nine months old at which time he weighed 90lbs. He has been a fantastic dog for us, the best we have ever owned. He is more than we ever expected. I'd like to thank the both of you for bringing such a wonderful dog into our family and I'm looking forward to our next one. Thanks for everything and enjoy the pictures. Kim McNalley

Wayne, Wanted to send you an update on Coda, and to thank you so much for doing such a great job with him prior to his adoption. The decision to buy Coda was a long, hard one due to the resent loss of my two prior dogs, JoJo and Sunny. I wasn't sure they that could be replaced but Coda goes everywhere with me, and actually obeys when given a command. We have stayed up on our training and recently finished a class in which he did excellent. I also was so pleased with Coda when I received him in August. I was anxious about not meeting him previously but trusted your knowledge and commitment to the breed and training. I would and have recommended Kraftwerk to anyone who asks about my "beautiful and well behaved dog." Thank you both again and keep up the good work! When I get around to convincing my fiancee about another one, we'll be back for more!! Louis Miller and Coda

Just a quick note to let you both know how thrilled Lindy and I are with our new dog. Stunningly beautiful with tons of energy and super inquisitive. Into everything and doesn't show the slightest stress at being uprooted and flown to a new home with new people. We'll keep you posted on his progress. So far he's all you said he would be and more. Thanks so much for what you do. I know that there are those that feel that breeders are nothing more than businessmen who's business happens to be breeding dogs. Personally I don't hold to that. You not only breed dogs but you allow others to be a part of the improvement of our breed and to have one of those wonderful animals as a part of their daily lives. Picture taken one hour after his arrival. Thanks, Terry Cairns

Dear Wayne- After researching 3 or 4 of the top K9 German Shepherd Dog trainers in the United States, we selected K9 Kamp for various reasons. Wayne Curry's professionalism, expertise, knowledge of K9 training, and selection of pure bred German Shepherd Dogs has been unmatched. Wayne (and Lori) have been exceptionally knowledgeable, thorough, and understanding of our sincere family needs and concerns. They have made both me and my fiancée very comfortable with the unbelievable K9 we selected. Eiko is exceptional beyond belief; a great addition to our family and our everyday lives. We hate to ever leave him during the day, he is so wonderful!! He continues to impress us everyday with his beauty and performance. Wayne's follow up to our every question has been superb. He has always been available for us to contact for our every concern, day or night. We not only have a great K9 German Shepherd Dog, but we have the best family protection and friend available, thanks to Wayne and his training facility. He is truly part of our family. Eiko has been so sweet around all our family members and has obviously been trained to the highest standards. We cannot thank Wayne and Lori enough for the joy of having our newest family member-they are the best out there. Eiko is truly the love of our life. He is beautiful. Sincerely and with Lots of Thanks, Erik Hasty and Leslie Singletary Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Just a quick note to let you know that Bandit is doing fine,he is just like one of the family.He had no problem learning sit,stay and down.One day I told my wife that we should try to teach him some hand signals so I held my hand out with my palm down and without saying a word he went down.Still not sure how he knew that meant down,but he has been doing it ever since.Thank you again for the time spent with us on the phone before the purchase.

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you know that the puppy I have received from you is doing awesome! He came from the (Z) litter and I am very happy that I took the chance(an execellent one at that) to purchase a puppy that on top of everything was out of state, which I have never done before. His tracking is impeccable, even at his age, which is 9 months, and weighs 80lbs. His bite work is just awesome, even the obedience is total focus. He is also very social to people as well as other dogs. Everyone is so impressed with him in my club, and so am I! I will and would very highly recommend your kennel to anyone interested in getting the best german shepherd possible! I look forward to purchasing a female from you in the very near future. THANK YOU, Kelly Shaw and Zavien(Boden) vom Kraftwerk Fennville MI

Geist (Aik) is your typical outstanding Kraftwerk dog. From the moment I have got him, he has constantly impressed me. I am impressed with the solid structure of Aik as he begins to mature. Many of my schutzhund club members have commented on his rock solid temperment and his guidability. I would like to also point out that Aik`s focus in tracking is unbelievable. This dog just wants to work and play. Thank you so much for your help and I look forward to competing with him as he gets older. All the best Todd Feser Victoria, Canada

Dear Wayne, Thank you for letting me acquire such great dogs, “BRANCO (SchH3) and BABSI (SchH1). I am writing to express my satisfaction and thank you for all of your time and efforts to the working German Shepherd Dog. Since their arrival to Hong Kong last year, they are stable, obedient and calm. Their performance has exceeded my expectation for intelligence, protection and temperament. I know people seldom purchase these “Working Dogs” in Hong Kong, but I strongly recommend the intelligent dogs from K9KAMP.COM. Thank you so much for saving me lots of time in training these dogs, and they also bring our home security, and, lots of fun. It was a truly a great experience buying a dog from you. Thanks again and Regards, Carman. Hong Kong

Dear Wayne , Last year I was diagnosed with terminal Liver cancer. I spent many hours in bed while undergoing chemo-therapy .I told my wife it sure would be good for my health to have a little puppy breath to help with my recovery. I realized if something happened to me I would like a dog that would be able to assist my wife with protection. I looked on the internet and found Wayne. I told him about our situation and he told me at the time he had two females left in the S litter. Not knowing Wayne or his kennel I trusted him with helping make a big decision involving a dog and for us, spending quite a bit of money for a puppy. Sina arrived December 13, 2001. As a puppy I sometimes wondered what Wayne was thinking. Not only did I get very little puppy breath but I usually was bitten for trying to get my face that close. She came out of her traveling kennel like the tazmanian devil. She has become a wonderful dog and is not only very vigilant but loves to kiss us and is very loyal and affectionate. We have had three German Shepherds in the past and know that Sina is the smartest and quickest to learn of all. We also recommended Wayne to my nephew and he too is having a lot of fun with his dog. Thank-you Wayne, for sending Sina to us. We love her.....she is a great dog. By the way I`m feeling fine right now. I know chasing around with her and working with her has helped keep me up and "attem". Sina Vom Kraftwerk is a year old now and has a great future. Sincerely, Floyd and Kim MacDonald

Dear Wayne and Family, Here is one of Rabauke`s puppies, at 11 weeks and 12 months. Sophy is an outstanding GSD in every way-extremely intelligent, fun to train, a great companion and beautiful as well. She is in training to be an assistance/companion dog in a household with disabled adults. She is definitely a "people" dog and she already has a special sensitivity to those in pain. She is high drive, energetic and bouncy yet she will cuddle with an ill person for hours on end, and be endlessly patient and affectionate. Sophy is in an obedience training program and will also get to do some scent work for fun. She is medium sized, but very powerfully built, has excellent hips, great health and boundless enthusiasm. Wayne and Lori, I want to thank you for all of your time, energy, and dedication to the working GSD, and for making our wonderful Sophy possible. Keep up the good work and I will continue to send you progress reports on this terrific puppy. I would be happy to share my positive experiences with anyone interested in your puppies. Sincerely, Linn Alexander & Family

Our new pup, Emma (from Cliff & Duja) is a truly superior dog! We have two other outstanding companion dogs for comparison: a blue tick coon hound & a blue merle border collie. We love & care for all three wonderful creatures. All three are smart & loving pets. Now everyone knows that border collies are the smartest dogs in the world. (My BC is brilliant!) Everyone knows this until they get a K-9 Camp GS, that is. Emma is second to none. Emma is so eager to be trained it is difficult to exaggerate her intelligence. Her crate training was instant, period. She has no fear yet is very affectionate. Her conformation is striking. She has such a robust constitution that currently she is gaining almost 5 pounds per week, twice the average. (47# before 4 months old) She will be a large beautiful female at maturity, as advertised. In your descriptions of your dogs, you use adjectives that I thought were strange when I first read them: impeccable temperament, self-confident, sure, steady. Now that I have one of your pups, I understand. Thanks for your great breeding work. Thanks for producing such world-class dogs. Warm regards, Don Spear Upstate New York

Wayne: Just thought I'd send a few photos of Wulfie...we LOVE him! He has been a great addition to our rather large, extended family and gets along well w/our 4 kids, our 2 other dogs Butch & Spike (Shi Tzus), and Grampa (who gives all 3 their daily treats). We have sent him to puppy boot camp at Kennel Bortzhuset which is near our home...he really responded well to the training and they love him, too! The first time he was there, Roger, the owner asked "Who the heck is that??" Roger says he is a really wonderful dog and that if we had time, he could be a great champion working dog. Wulf loves to please and will follow commands in spite of his boundless energy!! Denise & Alan Parker

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Dear Wayne, Just wanted to say thanks for the great dogs I recently purchased. When I called you, I knew what I was requesting was a very difficult order to fill. I needed a male and female for personal protection. They had to get along, could not be aggressive to other animals, and had to be super social, but yet tough when it came to the protection phase. Once I had arrived at your place, I just knew I was going to be pleased by the appearance of your kennels and the hardworking staff you have. The dogs you had picked were perfect, and my clients are very happy. Thanks for making this easy for me. You have a first class operation, and a staff that makes one truly know that your operation is in the best interest of the dogs and not just the money. Sincerely, Captain John Haller, Evansville IN Police Department(Ret)

I just wanted to write all of you to say thank you so much for our new puppy. She is from the "V" Litter vom Kraftwerk born on 12/14. She is wonderful! She has a great temperament, confident, sweet and very sound.I am thankful that I found your website and went with my instincts to buy her from your kennel. We will definitely recommend you to others and will be back in the future if/when needed. Enjoy the pictures and thank you again. We all could not be happier. Fondly, Allison, David, Andrew, Zachary, Jackson and Kira Hejl,Santa Rosa CA

Hi Wayne, I just wanted to drop you a note about what a wonderful dog Quila (Rabauke x Una) is. She is without a doubt the smartest dog I have ever owned, she constantly amazes me with her intelligence. At 4 months of age, she is already showing extreme potential in tracking, working at a slow, steady pace and never lifting her head off the ground. And talk about drive! This girl is ball crazy! No matter where that ball lands or how long it takes her to find it, she will do whatever it takes to get it! As you can see from the pictures she is maturing into quite a beautiful young lady. I have very high hopes for this puppy and I wanted to thank you again for helping me find my dream dog. I would be happy to be a reference for you, it was truly a great experience buying a puppy from you and I hope to get another from you in the future. Thanks again, Shannon Kirby Selah, Washington mxchic27@msn.com

Dear Wayne, Thank you so much for bringing Xyrus(SchH3) into our family. It’s only been a few weeks and already we can’t imagine our home without him. What truly sets you and your company apart from the rest is your experience and strong commitment in finding just the right dog for the customer. The time you spent getting to know us and what our needs were was only the first step. The hours we spent at Kraftwerk was a real learning experience for us. We didn’t even realize what we wanted at first. But as we met each dog and you demonstrated the different temperaments and strengths it became clear. With our business and all it`s employees, we had some unique protection needs. You helped us discover that we really needed an executive protection dog who would be a calm and loving family pet and also be tolerant of our six pound Yorkie (the “crazy” one). As we got to know you, your wife, and your staff, we soon became confident that you would look after our best interests and make it work, and not just sell us a dog. We knew you were “the one”. And somehow you knew Xyrus was “the one”. When you brought him to our home and the Yorkie went BERSERK, it seemed like too much to expect any dog to put up with. Thank you so much for your time and patience in getting them acquainted. It was a rough evening, but so worth it! Now they get along just like old friends and we really don’t have to worry about Xyrus hurting her at all (she’s much more apt to attack him!). Our boys love him like he’s been part of the family forever. We can’t believe how quickly he has bonded to us and vise versa. He is so smart that he even understands our horrible butchering of the German language! You really found the perfect match for us. We value your commitment, honesty, and integrity. You and your staff really care about your clients and the beautiful animals you care for. Please feel free to use us as a reference any time, especially when you have customers in similar situations and with similar concerns. We are 100% happy, satisfied customers and we would be glad to share our experience. Sincerely, Rex and Geri Garrett Zac and Brock and the crazy one, too!

Hi Wayne, its Steve Hutchinson. I took some photos of Phoenix (Rabauke and Saundra "P" litter) while doing puppy training at our Schutzhund club. And I must say he`s doing very well, even the " old timers " say they haven`t seen a puppy with that kind of potential in a long time. everyone is thrilled to have him as part of the club, and so I am getting lots of help and cooperation from the other members with his training. You should see his intensity and focus Wayne, Phoenix is not going to be a good dog, he`s going to be a " SUPER " dog. I just hope I can live up to " his " expectations, (ha ha). Anyway, things are great, and we`ll keep you posted on our progress. Thanks again.

Wayne, I just wanted to say thanks for finding me that one super dog that everybody else was looking for. Geppetto von Conneforde (Gunnar) and I were able to complete our SchH I,II, and III this year before he turned three years old. His drives and temperament are off the scale and he brings the total package in all three phases of the sport. This dog is everything that you said he was, and more! He is the true German Shepherd Dog, and this is what I will look for the next time I ask you to find another dog for me. Thanks, Bruce K. McNabb Western Indiana SchH and Police Club

Dear Wayne, I have had German Shepherds all my life. I have raised and dabbled in breeding of American Shepherds. Some years back I became interested in Schutzhund and actually had an American bred male that was fair at the sport (never able to actually title). When I lost him, I made up my mind that I wanted to get involved with the sport of Schutzhund. My problem? I needed a dog that could do the work. But I’m the kind of person that when I buy a puppy, he or she is part of my family. I was not going to trade him in on a new pup if he did not work out. So I took a year to study and search for that perfect dog. That not only could perform in Schutzhund, but too would be a good family dog to my wife and daughter. Having had American lines and still interested in conformation and in addition, over and over being fed a line of bull that Working line Shepherds are to wild and make bad family dogs. I purchased a Show line dog. He was a grandson to the 1997 Sieger on one side, and a grandson to the 1989 Sieger on the other. All the dreams one has for his new pup. All the work and money spent over the months. I was soon finding out that he was just not the right dog for Schutzhund. He was and still is loved like a son, but my daughter put it best in describing my male. Dad he has issues. I talked it over with my wife how badly I wanted to work a dog in Schutzhund and we decided I had one more shot at it. I would get a female. I searched every web site I could. Called over thirty different experts and kennels. I kept coming back to Kraftwerk K-9. You had the lines I felt were sound (and I spent countless hours researching lines) and a great reputation from everyone I talked to. When I first called you I felt I had found the place. No bull, just confidence that you had a pup that you thought was going to make me happy. Wayne, thank you! Caya Vom Kraftwerk is 11 months old. She has it all, confidence, courage, a willingness to work, and a delight for my family to live with, oh and pretty darn good conformation. Her hips x-rayed good! My trainer said the only draw back she has is her handler. I’m still new to Schutzhund. She has just the right hardness and is very forgiving to my mistakes. The sky is the limit with this wonderful new partner of mine. Can’t thank you enough. Mark Hines

Hi Wayne, This was the first time we have ever had a puppy shipped to us air freight from a breeder and the first time we haven`t picked the puppy ourselves. We want to let you know Alaska Airlines to Burbank Airport was a perfect means of shipping and she was not stressed when she arrived. We are 100% satisfied with your choice of the pick. Gretchen(from Rabauke and Una) showed confidence from the very first moment. She is curious but not overly aggressive; she has the best instincts we have ever seen in a young pup. Galen has owned German Shepherds for over 40 years and we feel Gretchen, who is now 8 weeks old. is the most intelligent GSD that he has ever owned. For example, when Cathleen is getting ready for work in the morning and her bathroom door is closed, Gretchen knows how to position herself in front of the bedroom door and goes to sleep because she knows I`ll have to step over her to get in. But once the bathroom door is open she goes to the corner where her doggie pillow is, and back to the "spot" near the center of the house where she can observe everyone at once. She plays with her toys naturally and never kept us up all night. She was a sentry from the first moment. To sum it up, Gretchen has surpassed our expectations for intelligence, instincts and temperament. She is a family member for life and we want to thank you Wayne. Galen Senogles,North Hollywood CA cybersync@sbcglobal.net

Wayne, Donna and Joe I just wanted to let you guys know that I picked up Clyde last night in Philadelphia at about 9:30, and I must say that he his is the best looking German Shepherd that I have ever seen. I hooked Clyde up to a long line and let him play with a ball for about ten minutes, and everyone in the cargo area was impressed with his looks and his demeanor. When I arrived home at around midnight I put Clyde right in the kennel with a bowl of food. He ate the food right away (that showed me that he had nerves of steel !) Today I took Clyde to the training center with about five other dogs and he was very impressive. I was not expecting much, but his obedience was excellent on and off lead, even with distractions! I hooked him up to a long line and did some protection work and again he was excellent. I also layed a track of about 300 yards, again not expecting much and his nose went to the ground and he went right to the decoy. You guy`s have been great! Thank You so much for this wonderful dog. He is everything you said he would be, and to me even more. Once he is patrol ready I will sent you guy`s a photo of what I think will be one of the best K9 teams in Maryland. Again Thank You! I have to say I feel like a kid at Christmas! Shayne McKinney,Police K-9 Handler Winston,MD

Re: Dargo(Jake) an den langen Furt SchH2 Dear Wayne, Attached is a photo of Jake with his assistance dog backpack. I cannot imagine a dog better suited for this work. He is extremely intelligent and has quickly learned the additional work he needs to do. He is also highly sociable, which is essential for an assistance dog. Jake adores children and almost melts when he sees them. He wants to make friends with the nice adults he meets and even made friends with a kennel boy who is so weird that he scares the heck out of most dogs. Jake understood that there was no real malice in him. Unlike many dogs, he is completely able to distinguish between people who are weird but harmless and people that are not harmless. When he sees someone who looks suspicous, he simply alerts and waits quietly, studying him. No barking, no growling, no lunging. Nice people find his teddy bear face very appealing and comment on how cute he is, while gangbanger types take one look at him and slink off. He also took, without fighting back, a (rather ineffectual) attack from my 13-year-old, blind, deaf, somewhat senile Basenji who did not recognize him the morning after he arrived. Jake understood. (My Basenji apologized profusely after he realized who Jake was.) Both of my Basenjis have little tolerance for strange dogs, especially those who invade their home, and one immediately on meeting him and accepted him into the house without hesitation. When one of my other GSDs was jumped by another dog, however, Jake was immediately ready to protect his friend. Jake is also drop-dead gorgeous and solid as a rock. I sometimes use him for support when I get up or sit down, and he never sags or slides away, just braces himself solidly and stands very still. All this after a week with Jake! You are welcome to use me as a reference for your dogs any time. Jake was exactly as you represented him, execpt he is even kinder and gentler than you said. He is also a very courageous dog, and I feel very safe with him. Thank You, Susan Shott Chicago IL

Dear Wayne, I just wanted to write you and tell how happy myself and my family are with our purchase of Harro. He is one of the most beautiful dogs I`ve ever seen and he has adapted to our family like he`s been there for years. Being in the military and stationed in a country where break-ins are an everyday occurence its nice to have the peace of mind, knowing that my family is protected in my absence. He is the most amazing dog I`ve ever seen, he`s obedient, loving, and he fits into our house perfectly. Its a site to see my three year old daughter walking this huge german shepherd down the road, even more when she tells him to sit and he listens. I don`t know how you do it but its absolutely amazing. I could not be happier in the purchase of my new "son" as we call him. He is the best purchase I have ever made and I recommend you and your dogs on a daily basis. I just wanted to write this letter to stress to you what a great service you provide and to thank you for giving me my peace of mind of knowing that no matter what happens while I`m gone my home and family will always be safe as long as "Harro" is there to protect my family. Thank You, Stephen Scott

Dear Wayne, Here is a quick photo of Miles vom Kraftwerk. He is such a cutie and a fun addition to the family. Everyone who sees him is very impressed with both his coloring and size. He gets along great with the other dog and cat. He is also very determined, if given the chance to eat he will take their meals too! We are very excited to see how he does with training in the mext month or so. We appreciate all the help and the great pup you sent us. Thanks, Natalie and Jeff Castiac California

Hi Wayne: As per our conversation the other day I thought I would write to you with an update on Indy. Let me say that everything that I heard about your dogs has come through so far. Several people said to me that if I wanted a really good GSD that I should buy it from you. First of all your staff has been wonderful, every time we called they went out of their way to let us know how our puppy was doing. When my business trip was delayed you and your staff reacted and made the incredible come through and you were able to book a reservation and get our puppy on the airplane that afternoon, Whoa.!!!! When our puppy arrived he was a little scared with all the noise of LAX, but by that night he was just fine. And just as you said he was big. Well, now at 4 months and 51 lbs. he is huge. My vet is amazed by him, super healthy and the vet predicts he`ll easily be over 100 lbs. He has huge paws to grow into, as well as big bones all around. The name you gave him was INKY so we changed it to Indy like Dr. Indiana Jones. Indy is very alert and protective of the us and the house. Being an Ex-Canine handler for the U.S. Air Force it is very cute to see a little puppy trying to protect my family and my home. His bite is already very strong and he wouldn`t back down. He is now teething so the puppy tug is getting a workout. He is also a quick learner, on basic commands. Loves to fetch and what a nose!! I can wait to really start training him. As I mentioned to you I was the Kennelmaster at Beale, A.F.B. as well as a Patrol/Narcotics Detector Dog Handler. And I miss working a dog, but I am sure Indy will be incredible from everything I see so far. I enclose a picture of Indy for you to see how big he has gotten. I`ll keep you updated. If you want to use me as a reference please feel free to give my number to your customers (310) 367-6266. Regards, Louie Labadie

Just a short note to thank Wayne and Donna for such a great companion. Words cannot describe what a great dog he is. Thanks for doing such an outstanding job with him. He is everything I wanted him to be. Frank Marino Texas

Wayne, Frida arrived with no problem. My whole family is very pleased and impressed with how she behaves. We have already taken her on two runs and we have only had her twelve hours. We love her. Thank you so much. She adds a lot to our family. Rhonda Brubaker, Atlanta Georgia

Dear Wayne, I got the second opinion back today from my veterinarian and his radiologist and Baffy`s hips are good. He felt his original x-ray was unreadable and the second one was fine. I appreciate your experience on the matter of hips. This was the only thing I was concerned about as Baffy is an incredible dog with the exact temperament I insisted on having in my dog. Her drive is awesome and she is so sweet that I really didn`t know if she could be capable of being a fierce protector. Wrong again! When I took her to the trainer he mentioned that she had a high-powered pedigree. When he took her out in the field to test her drive and bite work he said she was an awesome dog! This is the same man who said my doberman was not suitable and that same day he was evaluating a police dog for the Martinez police department, which he also told the officer he had his doubts about. I know that you sell, train and import dogs for various purposes, but I would like you to know that should you talk to someone who is concerned about children, cat or whatever, (this dog loves our cat and watches over her constantly) please don`t hesitate to give them our number. To say that I am pretty paranoid is an understatement, but the right german shepherd can do all the things we wanted! It`s just a matter of finding someone who can match the right dog with the right family. We are very happy you matched us all up together. Sincerely, Eric and Zarrin Dorfman San Francisco CA

Hi Wayne, I just wanted to let you know what a great addition Nando is to our family. He is the most gentle and affectioned dog we have ever had. The minute we got him home from the airport, he rolled around the floor with Kevin, who is twelve and played with him. Nando goes pretty much everywhere with us. People compliment his looks and good nature everywhere. He is also very intelligent, very well behaved and tries to please us constantly. In short he is the best thing since sliced bread. Thank you so much for selling Nando to us, and we certainly recommend you to our friends and family. Thanks again Rick and Brigit Hughes

Hi Wayne, I wanted to send you a note to tell you how things are going with Nick. I purchased Nick from you a year ago and right from the start he was the perfect dog for me. Nick and I have just received our "B" title at our clubs September trail. In Nicks critique, the judge went on to say "This is exactly the temperament we are looking for in the sport of schutzhund". I was very proud that day. We are also well on our way to a SchH I title. His tracking is awesome,his obedience is wonderful,very animated and truly shows joyful work. In protection,his bite is full,hard,and calm. We just started teaching him the blind search. Both Randy Kromer and Chris Carr have told me how lucky I am to have a first dog like Nick. I cannot tell you how happy I am with this dog and how much I appreciate that you listened to my needs and helped me find the appropriate dog for me.He is a wonderful working dog with a terrific temperament. Thanks again, Bob Dollinger

Wayne, We purchased Elko in August of 2000 for my son Brandon, and as a family pet. We just wanted to let you know what a wonderful addition to the family he has been. My son has had many hours of fun with him, and Elko certainly enjoys his company. Elko is a joy to work with. He never ceases to amaze us with his level of intelligence. He is one of the best-natured, happy puppies I have ever seen. Wherever we go people constantly comment on his looks and his great attitude. We are looking forward to many years of companionship and joy with him. Thanks Greg Rusk Lafayette,IN

Dear Wayne, I am writing in appreciation for selling me such a wonderful shepherd. He was everything you said he was and more. I purchased Rocko a little over a week ago and since then he has gracefully become a member of the family, well behaved and very affectionate. In fact, he was so well mannered that I was concerned about his working ability. I am happy to report that his first day of bite work since I received him was impressive indeed. Rocko was very confident and had great balance in his drives. Furthermore I have had compliments from all that have seen him. He is truly impressive in appearance. Keep up the good work! Sincerely, Donald Bond

Dear Wayne; As Shaman nears 6 months, I thought I would take a moment to let you know how he`s doing and respond to your recent correspondence. He has been transformed from large puppy to one of the handsomest young dogs in the area. We have been surprised on two separate occasions when knowledgeable dog people have stopped to speak with us on the street and have asked "Where did you get your dog? I know he`s not from a breeder anywhere around here." He is that striking. Our vet has made similar comments. Temperament wise he has been even more of a joy. It`s a little scary when your dog is smarter than you are, even without the post-graduate degree. Shaman loves everyone, but at the same time displays a calm fearlessness when around people or animals larger or smaller. At dog obedience class the trainer commented that usually shepards are timid during the first couple of weeks and have to be coaxed or bullied into participation. Not Shaman, since the day he walked off the airplane he has acted as if the world is his oyster. He has been a most loving companion to both Jo and me. He goes everywhere with us and always wants to know where we are. I could go on and on about this animal but don`t want to bore you with doggy anecdotes. He presently weighs 62 pounds and we will take some pictures for you soon. If anyone would like to speak with us further about the dog or the professional, yet personal, way you conduct business please feel free to have them contact us at 406 475-9316. Best regards, Jo and David Demars

Dear Wayne, I have been purchasing Schweikert training supplies since the late 1980`s. Selection, price and durability are excellent. Shipments have been timely and whenever items are on back-order you have notified me. I will continue to purchase training supplies from you without question. Although I personally have not purchased dogs or pups from you, as a veterinarian, I have occasion to meet several people who have. I was impressed with the dogs and also the way you handled any problems that arose. You dealt with the owner in a professional and prompt manner and definitely to their benefit. I would definitely not hesitate to call you should I be in the market for a top sport dog in the future. Sincerely, Christine Gaumont, D.V.M. Acushnet, Mass

Dear Wayne, I wish to thank you for your prompt attention to my last order. The bite suit is working very well for us, as is the hidden sleeve. I am satisfied with dealing with your company for the past three years now and hope that we can continue to do business. It`s quite difficult in the police canine training business to find a vendor who can supply the quality, selection, and prices that your business offers. Thank you for your time and work to get our officers the equipment that they need. Sincerely yours, Lawrence F. Filo Steinig Tal Kennels, LLC Campbellsport, WI

Dear Wayne, I purchased "Biggi" a female German shepherd from you in January of 1999. What a wonderful bitch. She is everything you said she was and more. You and your wife were very helpful with all my questions and information requests. When the bitch arrived I was very pleased with her. I also make at least two equipment purchases a year from you and have found you to be very knowledgeable about every aspect of the Schweikert equipment line. The equipment arrives on time and complete. I would like to purchase another bitch from you. Please forward the information if you have one as good as the last one I bought from you. I will be placing another Schweikert order soon too, because I insist on buying the best, from the best... that`s you Wayne!! Sincerely, Mike Diehl, Marion County, IN SWAT Team Member

Dear Kraftwerk K-9, We would like to take this opportunity to let you know that we are extremely happy with the services you have to offer the German shepherd dog enthusiasts. Our schutzhund club has purchased Schweikert training equipment from you for many years. There is an excellent selection of products to choose from and we appreciate your assistance in selecting the best equipment for our training needs. Several of our club members have also purchased dogs from you are are very happy with them. Both my wife and I are especially proud of our female that you imported from Belgium. Rasta is one of the best females imported into this country in recent years. Our first SchH3 trail score with her resulted in an impressive 286 score. She is an excellent representative of the German shepherd breed and we are fortunate to have her. We highly recommend your company and will continue to do business with you in the future. Mike & Patsy Hamilton President, United Schutzhund Clubs of America

To: Kraftwerk K-9 Kamp I would like to express my total satisfaction with Wayne Curry and Kraftwerk K-9 Kamp. I got to know Wayne in 1995 at the World Qualification trial where he helped me get my dog ready in bitework. Since then I have purchased six dogs from him. Each and every dog was actually better than what Wayne stated. He has been completely honest and reliable. Wayne and his business are a breath of fresh air in the Competition and Police Dog Business. He runs his company very professionally and I never hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Thomas J. Martin Glen Ellyn IL

Wayne, I just would like to let you know how Nick is doing after a week...He is a great puppy. When I did some rag work and tug work with him, I knew he would be a good dog for Bob, my husband. Last night at club...Randy worked Nick alone and he definately has some real potential to be a great dog for Bob. Just like you told us. Nick is a very smart dog. He is learning basic household manners very quickly. He is enjoying the indoor life. Absolutely loves our bed, but he does sleep in his crate. He has a little fetish with our cats, but that was to be expected. He`s learning that cat claws are not good things for the nose. I`m so glad that I found a person like yourself to help us find an appropriate dog for our needs. I would recommend others to do business with you and I would not hesitate to do business with you again. You found us a terrific dog and we love him dearly. I will keep you posted as to Nick and Bob`s progression with schutzhund. Thank you again Wayne. Jennifer Dollinger

Dear Wayne: We are writing to let you know how happy we are with our puppy. Max has surpassed all of our expectations. He is very intelligent, willing and loving. Oh, and he is good looking, people compliment his looks everywhere we go. People ask and we tell them where we got him and recommend they contact Kraftwerk if they are looking for a German Shepherd dog. Max comes to work with me every day and our friends marvel at how intelligent and how well he behaves. An added benefit is the fact that you board dogs. We never worry when we go out of town, Max loves to visit you. Thank you for selling Max to us. If we ever want to buy another dog, we will definitely call you. Dr. Larry and Jeannie Kelley

Wayne & Family, Here is a letter to let you know how Vello is doing. I received him at 5 months. He is working in French Ring Sport. In September when I contacted you, after your return from Germany, I was interested in a top pup. You let me know about a solid black pup with top prospects and extreme drive. I have owned some good dogs in the last ten years, but this pup has drive you do not see in many adults, let alone a 5 month pup. This pup`s ball drive is enough to pass any dectection test by trainers who use this method of training. Vello is an extremely good biting dog and comes like a shot out of a canon. This pup is not only as good as you described him, but better.Thanks. Sincerely J.Knapp New York, NY

Hey Wayne, I have to tell you Uno is so awesome! I took him out on the field yesterday to play ball with him and he showed a big interest in the sleeve on the ground. He`s not a big barker but he started lunging for it so Mike, our helper, made him miss a few times and then gave him a grip. He grabbed the 5984 FULL and HARD!!!!!. Mike then slipped it and he carried it the full length of the field and back again. I then made him sit and he just sat there holding the arm with a full mouth grip and he never shifted at all. He didn`t want to let go of it at all. The only thing this dog has ever bitten has been a balll and his leash. He`s never even bitten a rag! Actually hes bitten a bringsel two or three times, but thats it. He is so good so far. There were people down the field today from other clubs training and everybody commented on how big his head is and how good looking he is. I am so happy with this dog I cannot thank you enough for sending me him. I wish it was always this easy to get good dogs, but at least now I know to come to you all the time. Urs is doing well and hopefully I have a video for you soon of both of them. Thanks again Wayne!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk to you soon. Steve Romard Boston, MA