"All dogs go to heaven because, unlike people, dogs are naturally good and loyal and kind" - All Dogs Go to Heaven
Studs
Zeus Vom House Savacium "Lavigne"
Lavigne, my first White Swiss Shepherd, was bred in Serbia and imported from Germany at nine months old in August 2020. His early life was marked by significant undersocialization, leaving him unusually aloof for the breed and initially terrified of new people. However, through years of dedicated training and patience, he has made remarkable progress, ultimately earning the titles of United Kennel Club Champion and International All Breed Canine Association Champion. IGP has brought out much of his confidence and we are working towards a BH and more.
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Lavigne even worked briefly as a service dog, successfully performing tasks, including during a trip to Disney World that demonstrated his ability and composure. Today, he maintains a neutral/aloof demeanor toward strangers, other dogs, and most animals, except for small prey like rabbits or squirrels. His drive profile includes medium-high toy and prey drive and low-to-medium food drive.
Lavigne has participated in various activities, including trick dog work, dock diving, precision coursing, herding, and conformation shows. Currently, we are training in IGP and exploring Rally Obedience. Unfortunately, his service dog career was concluded after elbow x-rays revealed grade 1/2 changes.
Lavigne comes from exceptional lineage, descending from some of the top dogs and kennels worldwide. He is linebred 2,5-4 on Aron; 3-5 on Oscar Chico Ben van Heimrod; 3-5 on Linda Iz Razborce; 5-4 on Cassyopeya Taein; and 5-5 on Sampson von Terror.
On his paternal side, his grandsire is the renowned “Aron,” a Veteran World Winner, International Champion, Multi Champion, and Champion of Reproduction. His paternal great-granddam, Frida od Bijelih Andela, also boasts titles such as RWS World Winner, International Champion, and Veteran European Winner. Bossanova von White Angel also appears on his sire’s side.
On Lavigne’s dam’s side is a blend of working and show lines, including notable dogs from Born to Win Kennel in Estonia and Star Way Royal Kennel in Ukraine. Other significant names in his pedigree include Champion of Reproduction Don Diego Biala Pasja (a son of Aron), Angry Brigade Lumiukko, Centurio of White Energy, and many more.
Judges have described him as having a "Nice balanced outline...nice masculine head...nice shoulder...nice angulation...strong rear end... nice topline standing and moving...easy free gait" - Judge Mrs. Jane Alston Myers, USA.
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"Typey, balanced, graceful...balanced...good proportions...good erect ears...chest well developed... front quarters well set, good bone and feet...[back quarters] balanced to front...[tail] well set, good length...[topline] strong level" - Judge Mr. Cameron Riegel, USA.
DOB: November 8, 2019
Health:
Hips: OFA Excellent
Elbows: OFA1/2
Embark: MDR1+/+. DM+/+, CEA+-, COI26%
AnimalLabs: CH+/+, PD+/-
LTV/OCD/etc TBD
Height: 26 in/65cm
Weight: 75lbs/33kg
Titles: KN, ABC Title, 2K-9, Triple Threat, HIT, LCT, TKI, IABCA IntCh., UKC CH
Training: IGP-Training, BH-Preparation, Rally-Obedience training, Herding Instinct Certificate
Lavigne Herding: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kc3f52i-igc
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