Vlad of Sapphire Mountain
CGC CGCA ACT1 OFA Preliminary Fair/Normal.
Used for breeding in Canada & USA.
Photo of Vlad by Len Ret’d RCMP ofc.

Vlad produced into his 12th year of age, very good temperament, very active-healthy (ZERO health issues) and from a good pedigree. He consistently produced as good or better than himself. These types of dogs are few and far between.
sire - J Axel vom Feldhaus CD (littermate to Jetta vom Feldhaus, top producing brood for Sapphire Shepherds). Their pedigree contains an extraordinary number of documented producing & working Canadian Police Service Dogs. Including Calgary PSD Aldo & son Apollo (Tel), both Winners of the Canadian Police Dog Championships 1984 & 1989.
dam - G Charli vom Kleinenburg Good/Normal AD BH. *Canadian Import/owned by Sapphire Shepherds. Charli’s dam Helga vom Kiebitzende WUSV participant CANADA (8th place female) 12 x SchH3.

Below are some notable offspring of Vlad;

CH Illinois Amanda of Sapphire Mountain, CH Show Champion (UKC conformation). United Kennel Club differs from AKC conformation focusing on the Total Dog concept (structure/temperament/working ability!), TC (Temperament certified), IT (Herding Test, 1 leg of 2 required), FDC, FTN, TD (Tracking Dog titled at 13 months of age/certified at 7 months!).
Aragon of Sapphire Mountain, (“Max”)passed his SAR suitability test becoming an official team member to start further training.
Reykja of Sapphire Mountain, CGC, PennHIP 0.34/0.36, OFA Preliminary Normal Elbows, Full Dentition, strong drives & character.
T-Rex of Sapphire Mountain, NACSW ORT, NW1, NW2(4th pl. finish Overall / 3rd pl. Container / 3rd pl. Interior), Trained to retrieveAntlers, Ducks, Tracks Game.
Indigo of Sapphire Mountain, OFA Preliminary Good / Normal / Full Dentition, FITB, ACT 1, ACT 1J, VSWB.
SAR K9 Lil’ Grizz of Sapphire Mountain, USD Tracking/Trailing certified at 14 months, CGC, Cadaver cert.
PSD T-Bergen of Sapphire Mountain, Police Service Dog (call name “Mike”) Dual Purpose K9.
E Kodi of Sapphire Mountain passed TD & TDU AKC certification track (at 18 months).
SAR K9 Sirius of Sapphire Mountain, SAR Trailing Wilderness certified.
E Maikah of Sapphire Mountain, OFA Preliminary Hips rated Good.
Xar of Sapphire Mountain, young dog in SAR pre-train.
PSD Eva of Sapphire Mountain, Detection K9.
Lovely Sky of Sapphire Mountain, DM Clear, VSWB.
Lookin for the lost of Sapphire Mountain, CGC
Shadow of Sapphire Mountain, CGC.
Quint of Sapphire Mountain, CGC.
S Fen of Sapphire Mountain,CGC.

Below are photos of Vlad;

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  • Vlad & son, who grew up to become SAR K9 Lil' Grizz of Sapphire Mountain USD Tracking/Trailing Certified (at 14 months), CGC.

  • Vlad & daughter.

  • Puppy Vlad with dam Charli.

  • Young Vlad tracking in Canada with Jean.

  • Young Vlad.

  • Young Vlad, heeling with Jean.

  • dam of Vlad, Charli.

  • dam of Vlad Charli.

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  • Vlad & daughter.

  • Vlad & daughter.

  • Forest fun with Vlad & Ulka.

  • Vlad at 12.3 years of age.

  • Vlad at 12 years with daughter.

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  • Vlad, winter 2024.

  • Vlad