Non-Breeding Dogs at Nordsternstaat
They are still an important part of our lives and our kennel.
We think it is important to include these dogs on our website because they have helped us for the decision for what traits we want to include in our kennel.
Nordsternstaat’s Hello Darkness
“Aston”
Aston is the first dog I raised as an adult on my own. She unexpectedly turned out to be a very high drive dog! I got to learn a lot about handling thanks to her. To this day I still practice new techniques on her. Due to her having weaker nerve she did not work out for IGP. There are plenty of things I did see that I did like in her that I found in my other dogs. I love her biddability, her intensity, her engagement, the high prey drive, possession and the ability to recover quickly from uncomfortable situations are all things that I hope to have in my program.
Solid Black German Shepherd Dog - Unregistered - Czech/DDR and WGWL lines
Nordsternstaat’s That was Patricia
“Bjorn”
Bjorn is our only husky here at Nordsternstaat. He was the first do that we adopted from a rescue. We currently only participate in weight pull with him as its the only sport he truly enjoys. We may try rally obedience with him in the future.
Black and White Siberian Husky - Unregistered
Nordsternstaat’s fear the reaper
“kit”
Kit is a retired dual purpose Military working dog that was stationed at Lackland AFB, he was retired at 6 due to his IBS. The last 2 years of his military career he was a training aid for new handlers to learn how to properly handle a dog that was safe, but would also tell them if he was being treated unfair. Kit will occasionally still come out to get some bites, but lives the pampered retired life! We hope to produce many dogs like him, he is by far one of the most stable dogs I have ever met and has an amazing ability to turn on but also off instantly. He is fairly dog neutral and will typically back down from a fight and doesn’t react to dogs “flexing on him”. He is a medium sized male which is something I hope to produce as well sitting at about 24” at the wither and bounces between 60 - 70 LBS ( depending on how his IBS is being controlled). We are very blessed to have our old man back and we are excited for many years to come with him!
Bi-color German Shepherd Dog - Unregistered - Czech/DDR and WGWL lines
Nordsternstaats Path to Hades
“Styx”
Styx is our second dog that we adopted. She actually started off as our foster, we hoped to find a home that would be able to work her to her full potential. Little did we know she had found that home 5 months earlier with us. Styx is currently training in IGP and we hope to be trialing in the near future! There are lots of qualities that I like about Styx, Her Grips are amazing, She is able to maintain a clear head in protection, her intensity fighting the helper, ability to catch onto obedience quickly.
Brindle KNPV Type Dutch Shepherd - Unregistered
Gone but not forgotten
Ayla
The dog that started all of my passion for training.
Ayla was my once in a lifetime dog, the one who sparked my love for training and breeding. She had incredible drive, a stable temperament, and was simply an outstanding dog. People often wonder how I transitioned from labs to shepherds, and I always explain that they share similar drive states, just expressed differently. One key difference I've observed is that Labs are less sensitive to their handlers' emotions, which can be both a blessing and a curse.
Ayla played a crucial role in raising Aston, teaching her to retrieve with enthusiasm, respect other dogs, and thrive in any environment. She was truly exceptional. When my grandparents entrusted me with her care over the summer, I biked to their house daily between 6th and 7th grade to let her out, cuddle, and yes, let her sneak onto the couch with me - our little secret. She supported me through teenage challenges, breakups, homework, first dates, and exploring Uptown. Ayla was there when I welcomed Aston, Bjorn, Omen, and Styx into our family, helping shape them into well-behaved dogs. I see traces of her influence in their behavior.
I was devastated to miss seeing Ayla on the day she passed. The news left me numb during dinner, and I broke down once home. Two months later, I decided she would always be with me at trials, her ears (my favorite feature) forever present in our photos. I hope that one day, a puppy I raise will be someone else's Ayla.
