Haus Mansfield

At Haus Mansfield, we believe that FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION! This means our dogs are first and foremost dogs that can work, be it Schutzhund, herding, Search and Rescue, law enforcement or personal service. Our dogs have the correct temperament as set forth by the German Standard and our dogs are tested to prove that. We do, on occasion show our dogs in the German SV style conformation shows, but we prefer to work our dogs outside of the show ring, on the trial field. Before our dogs are bred, they meet all the requirements for breeding; they are proven on the trial field, medically tested, of strong character, and highly recommended for breeding by a German koremeister.

Haus Mansfield, has two locations, Merrimack, NH and Warren, NH. Mansfield is owned and operated by Michael and Dee Clark, brother and sister, who discovered their love for the German Shepherd Dog in their childhoods. They both have owned working and German Show line dogs over many years. Several years were taken to research lines, genetics, and the mechanics of breeding the best to the best in order to bring back to the German Show line dog the working ability that has been lost. Both have assisted in the breeding programs of other kennels, while learning and developing skills that would later bring us to the first breeding of Haus Mansfield. 

NOW TAKING Deposits on The "Six Pack" !

6.28.09 UPDATED

The long awaited "C" Litter has arrived! Whelped Monday May 25th 2009, Memorial Day! What a Six Pack they are! 4 males and 2 females. Good size, healthy, big eaters, and definitely very much like their mother Gipsi was at this age! This is a long awaited breeding, with much anticipation. Olesko is an exceptional dog with outstanding temperament, and working ability. He is not only titled in Schutzhund, but also French Ring. He is a medium sized male, very dark color & pigment, with an ever ready desire to work & play. Olesko has numerous FH2 titles, and has competed, locally, regionally, nationally and at the world level. Olesko is Handler Owned Trained and Titled by Daniela Bedenice DVM. This past weekend Olesko competed at the AWDF in PA for the FH2, taking Second place with a score of 94! Congratulations to Daniela and Olesko!!!!! We believe Olekso and Gipsi will compliment each other over and above our expectations. Combining Gipsi's exceptional temperament, working ability, drives and stunning good looks with Olesko's many desired attributes, we are definitely increased chance of producing puppies that will have the strong working ability desired in the breed. We are currently ACCEPTING a limited number of deposits.   We welcome inquires into the breeding.  Our puppy application process is well underway, and we welcome inquires into acquiring a Haus Mansfield puppy. Pedigree for this outstanding breeding is... http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/para.utkoma?fadir=447368&modir=394831  There are two males available from this litter at this time.


                                                           V  Olesko Vom Sandstein SchH3 IPO3 FR PPD FH2 KKL1 lbz
                                                                                               

                                            

                                 AND NOW HERE THEY ARE!!!!!! THE HAUS MANSFIELD "SIX PACK"!!!! 
                                                                                DOB 5.25.09 Memorial Day Puppies!!!
                  This litter has some exceptional dogs in their pedigree! On the dam's side, their grandfather is
                 VA Ghandi von Arlett and their great grandfathers are VA Ulk von Arlett and VA Ursus von Batu!   
                      ALL three dogs were well known for their working ability and their conformation. 
        Both Gipsi and Olesko are V rated (excellent conformation) and there is no doubt to the true working
                                                ability of either Gipsi or Olesko. Both Gipsi & Olesko are HOT
                                                                  (Handler/Owner/Trained & Titled)


                                                                                      6.29.09
                                    The "Six Pack" is 5 weeks old! Play time with Cousin Artie was fun!!

                       Artie & Cren : Cren is going to our dear friend Chris Savini in NY, and will carry on
                    the family tradition of Schutzhund, just like her dam Gipsi, and her grand dam Diva!
                             
                     Artie & Claddagh : Claddagh will be staying at Haus Mansfield to be trained and titled
                     by Dee in Schutzhund. Another HOT dog at Haus Mansfield!!!!
                

One of these lucky males will be a personal service dog and live in the lovely state of Washington.
It is undetermined yet what jobs the others males will be doing. At this stage of development, they are 
all clearly demonstrating good solid temperament. Thunder storms are not even noticed, play and prey 
drive is present, and all the males are showing themselves to be strong candidates for Schutzhund, agility,
and Search & Rescue. All the puppies are receiving lots of socialization with adults, children, and other dogs 
in the home. They are NOT being raised in a kennel, but are being raised in the house, with some supervised
outdoor play daily. Each day the puppies spend lots of time with the family, and other household dogs. 
At 3.5 weeks of age, a small travel crate was added to the whelping box so that they could be accustomed to
the crate in a positive manner. All of the puppies have been crated singularly and taken for a ride. No one has
shown car sickness or even made a peep on the ride. The crate, is a fun place to be for each of them. They 
have all been exposed to numerous textures and surfaces without adverse reactions. Currently, only two 
males are available. Contact us at VomHausMansfield@aol.com  for inquiries into the two available males.

Artie & Celt: Celt is very much like his sire Olesko. He is very confident and very people oriented. He would 
be very well suited to a working home. His temperament is strong, outgoing, with a bit of a desire to gain
your attention with a bark. Celt was the first to figure out how to climb out of the whelping box. He has very
substantial bone, strong rich color, and pigment is looking rich,as well. He could easily be a show prospect,
with possibly being a medium sized dog. He would be a good Schutzhund or SAR prospect.
             

Artie & Cuik: Cuik is a lovah! He is always licking your face. He was the first in the litter to do most things.
First one to have an ear go up, first to get up, walk, then run. First to open his eyes, and the first to start 
causing trouble. He loves to play! He is always instigating play with his littermates. He is not a coat, he just 
has a bit of puppy fuzz he has not grown into. His color is very dark and rich, and he is showing nice pigment,
at this time.Cuik has good strong temperament, outgoing attitude, and a strong desire to play. He would do
well in an active home working in Schutzhund, agility or SAR. He is already showing how smart he is going
to be, and he has a bit of a reckless side, he may be in need of an experienced dog owner.
  

Artie & Cullen: Cullen is a wonderful, sweet, cuddly puppy, with a reckless side! He is very outgoing
and loves to be with people. He enjoys jumping on his littermates and stealing their toys. He has a 
very nice temperament, with a bit of prankster mixed in. He has already decided that water bottles
and rubber balls are the best play things. He is confident, and enjoys exploring any new environment.
Cullen has very nice deep rich color, with good pigment. He will be a medium sized dog, with a very
deep bark. He would be well suited to Schutzhund, agility, SAR and would do well in showing. 
                

Artie & Connor: Connor will best be suited to an experienced home and one where he will have an 
opportunity to work. He is a very serious puppy, who has been demanding from day 1!! He is very 
outgoing, slightly reckless, and very much an adventurer. He has solid temperament, deep rich color, 
with remarkable pigment. He has substantial bone with a good carriage. His expression is often 
remarked on. He is currently plotting to take over the spot as the top dog. He is definitely a thinker 
and a puppy that will require an owner who can be at least three steps ahead of him. He will best
be suited to Schutzhund or possibly another dog sport. We have seriously considered keeping 
Connor for our program, and would entertain a possible co-ownership with the right individual.
Connor would do very well in the show ring.
      

                    Stay tuned! we like to update our website with puppy pictures regularly!

                                                   
                                             K9 Beal vom Haus Mansfield!!!!
                          Beal is out of Gipsi & Flint!
         Congratulations to Deputy Tom Lattin & K9 Beal!!
                         We are so proud of you both. 

                              
                                        
            




                                                                                 How to Choose a Breeder?

We are asked this question a lot. Whether you decide to go through the application process for a puppy with us or not, we want you to make the best possible choice you can. Afterall, a puppy is a very big commitment.  We tell prospective puppy buyers to ask a breeder what process they would use to find a puppy. This will tell you a lot about that breeder. If the breeder tells you they would only purchase a puppy from another breeder who raises, trains, titles their own dogs, then that is one sign of a good breeder. Those breeders know their dogs, their temperament, their abilities, their strengths and weaknesses. Showing a dog for a show rating is only one step in determining breed worthiness. However, it does not test the temperament or working ability of that dog, or the progeny of that dog. A breeder who breeds and keeps back puppies from their own breedings, then trains, and titles them, is another way of determining that might be a breeder you would do well with.  Often, a prospective buyer will tell  us, all they really want is a pet, a companion, a family member, they do not want to do herding, search & rescue or schutzhund. How can they find a good quality pet dog? A breeder who strives to produce the best they can and improve what they produce, plans through selective breeding for certain traits. Those breeders who train and work their dogs to prove breed worthiness and weed out the dogs that do not fit the temperament as part of the standard are still excellent sources for pet quality puppies. Why? These breeders, make sure the parents have hip/elbow evaluations(passing), their breedings come from dogs who have been deemed breed worthy by a Koremeister, and recommended for breeding. A responsible good breeder is someone who "Shoots for the Stars" but knows that not every breeding will produce a litter of podium dogs. There will be a couple of really good pet quality puppies. Puppies with good temperament, good health, and just great for an active loving family.

What else should you look for? Be wary of breeders who promote their puppies or breeding dogs based on the accomplishments of other dogs in the pedigree. If the dogs bred have no accomplishments of their own, why were they bred? The pedigree does not make the dog, the dog makes the pedigree.  Take a good look at the parents of the puppies you are interested in. Physically, are they in good condition? good weight? good coat? (exception can be made for the Dam, as she has been caring for pups). Look at the teeth of the dam and sire, are any missing? Missing teeth can be caused by a few different things. Ask to see the dentation validation from the breed survey. This will let you know if the dog had the teeth and something happened. If there is not documentation from a Kore Report, then ask to see a vet report detailing why there are missing teeth. Should the breeder tell you or promote that their puppies have been sold to search & rescue handlers, schutzhund homes, herding homes, law enforcement, ask to speak to these puppy buyers. A breeder who is interested in placing one of their puppies with you, will want you to choose them, and is willing to share this information.  Should you be concerned that a breeder has a litter of 8 puppies and only allows you to chose between two of those puppies? No! A good breeder knows their puppies. They know which ones are suited for what purpose, work, companion, showing, etc.


A Contract? why a contract you ask? A contract is important to both the breeder and the puppy buyer. It helps the breeder state what they expect from a buyer, and what they are offering to the buyer. Work with the breeder in regard to the contract, addendums to contracts are made all the time. Be sure you understand the contract. Do not be afraid to ask to have something added or taken out. If your request is valid, most will agree to it. If a breeder refuses and a compromise cannot be reached, maybe this was not the breeder for you. A very important part of a contract is making sure that in the event something happens and you can no longer care for the dog you have purchased, will that breeder take that dog back, no questions asked, any time, any way? A good breeder will do this. We would much rather have our dogs back than to find out they were placed in a shelter or rescue. Do NOT hesitate to ever ask a breeder to take back what they produced!!

Where ever you choose to purchase your new puppy, do your research!!! If the breeder you are interested in currently does not have puppies available, ask them to recommend a breeder they know who may have what you are looking for. Haus Mansfield is always happy to recommend good respected breeders for both German Show Lines, and German Working Lines! 





Haus Mansfield is the PROUD home of V Gipsi Vom Sawtooth the 2008 New England Regional Vice Siegerin. See Gipsi's Page, for Video of her working, updates, pictures and News.

Haus Mansfield is also the proud home to V Flint Vom Mittelwest SchH3 IPO3 FH KKL1a lbz. Flint is available to stud to approved, titled and breed surveyed females.

                                                                                              Haus Mansfield is a proud active member of Southern New Hampshire working Dog Club  

                               

                                                                                                                   Click picture to go to SNHWDC web site