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"Our success and growth is directly measured by our commitment to produce sound-minded, athletic, trainable dogs of the highest quality." Listed below are some of the recent accomplishments received by Valkyre dogs. RMR

as of 6 Apr, 2008 Continued success as Helena v. Valkyre [Lena] advances in her wilderness search training. [*V-1 Bravos v. Steffen Haus SchH3, KKL-1a x *V-Foxina v. Bramberg SchH3, KKL-1a] H/O/T Morgan Wolf Happy 13th Birthday to Quino [Ilo]!!! [*V-Dingo v. Felsenwehr SchH3 x *V-Jana v. Steffen Haus SchH2] H/O/T Charles Nathan Happy 14th Birthday to Nando!!! [*V-Nax v. Hasenborn SchH 3, IP3, FH x *V-Elba v. Vierhundert Hertz SchH 1] Owned and loved by Dan, Sandra, Hannah and Kayla Updated Litter Information page as of 21 Mar, 2008 O.G. Agua Dulce March 2, 2008 SV Judge Joachim Stiegler 4-6 month Female VP-2 Juniper v. Valkyre VP-3 Janna v. Valkyre [V-1 Negus v. Holtkämper See SchH3, KKL-1a X V-Zoe v. Bramberg SchH1, KKL-1a, OFA] as of 24 Feb, 2008 Saber earns SchH 1 (again for fun) under USA Judge Ann Marie Chaffin scores: 96/92/80 [(USA)VA-Cimbo v. Mönchberg SchH3, KKL-1a, OFA x Julchen v. Valkyre SchH1, OFA] Handler/Owner/Trainer: Michael Stackhouse Added new Puppy Gallery page Updated Valkyre Alumni. See listed names for links to their photos. as of 20 Jan, 2008 Added Credo to Males page. as of 2 Jan, 2008 Added photo to Ella's page. as of 5 Dec, 2007 Deutscher Schäferhunde Club, San Diego, 2 Dec 2007 SV Judge Klaus Gothe VP-3 Hanna v. Valkyre 9-12 Month Female SG-1 Ella v. Valkyre 18-24 Month Female SG-2 Caprice v. Valkyre 18-24 Month Female as of 11 Nov, 2007 Congratulations to Credo v. Valkyre on his SG-2 [18-24 month Males] at the Mansfield CT show. SV Judge Hans-Jürgen Begier [*V-Akim v. Bramberg SchH3 x *V-Zoe v. Bramberg SchH1] Owner Mary Burns as of 20 October, 2007 Congratulations to Credo v. Valkyre on earning his SchH 1 under FCI-SV Judge Alois Pruenster. Scores 97-84-90 Pronounced Courage [*V-Akim v. Bramberg SchH3 x *V-Zoe v. Bramberg SchH1] Owner Mary Burns as of 13 October, 2007 Congratulations to Hanna v. Valkyre for her VP-4 placing (6-9 month class) at the O.G. Aqua Dulce Show SV Judge Hans-Ludger Göke (*V-1 Bravos v. Steffen Haus SchH3, KKL-1a x *V-Foxina v. Bramberg SchH3, KKL-1a) Owners: Bob and Micky Adams as of 24 September, 2007 Congratulations to Credo v. Valkyre on earning his BH Sept 22 under SV Judge Johann Wipplinger [*V-Akim v. Bramberg SchH3 x *V-Zoe v. Bramberg SchH1] Owner Mary Burns as of 11 August, 2007 Added new Puppy Gallery page as of 28 July, 2007 Happy 15th birthday to our Cimbo today!!! Updated Litter Information page as of 3 July, 2007 Congratulations to Credo v. Valkyre, "a" normal, on passing his AD [*V-Akim v. Bramberg SchH3 x *V-Zoe v. Bramberg SchH1] Owner Mary Burns Congratulations to Hanna v. Valkyre for her VP-4 placing (4-6 month class - 10 entries all Very Promising) at the SOUTHERN PACIFIC REGIONAL Show SV Judge Henning Setzer as of 17 June, 2007 "Gone with the Wins...." Congratulations to the following Valkyre Placements. Menlo Park Schutzhund Club, June 9, 2007. SV Judge Wilfried Scheld 4-6 month Females. 8 entries-8 VP ratings VP-2 Hanna v. Valkyre (*V-1 Bravos v. Steffen Haus SchH3, KKL-1a x *V-Foxina v. Bramberg SchH3, KKL-1a) Owners: Bob and Micky Adams VP-5 Helena v. Valkyre (*V-1 Bravos v. Steffen Haus SchH3, KKL-1a x *V-Foxina v. Bramberg SchH3, KKL-1a) VP-8 Hildi v. Valkyre (*V-1 Bravos v. Steffen Haus SchH3, KKL-1a x *V-Foxina v. Bramberg SchH3, KKL-1a) Owner: Cris Schaffert 6-9 month Males. 2 entries-2VP ratings VP-1 Felix v. Valkyre (Brix z. Tehelne SchH 3 x V-Glory v. Valkyre SchH 1, KKL-1a) Owners: Martin and Jenna Dunham Congratulations to Lana v. Valkyre [call name Megan] on her Wilderness SAR recertification [*VA-Timo v. Berrekasten SchH 3, FH2 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH 1] Handler/Owner/Trainer: Dave Lehman as of 16 May, 2007 Updated Litter Information page Added new Puppy Gallery page Happy 13th Birthday to Nando v. Valkyre!! [*V-Nax v. Hasenborn SchH 3, IP3, FH x *V-Elba v. Vierhundert Hertz SchH 1] Owned and loved by Dan, Sandra, Hannah and Kayla as of 2 April, 2007  Dogs featured in commercial, Deimos v. Valkyre & Leika v. Valkyre, as shown on Animal Planet as of 11 March, 2007 Congratulations to Ynca v. Valkyre [Cady] on earning her CD [*V-1 Abbas v.d. Urbecke SchH 3, OFA x Julchen v. Valkyre SchH 1, OFA] Handler/Owner/Trainer Beth Liveright San Francisco DTC Judge Laura Delfina - 189 [highest scoring GSD] San Mateo DTC Judge Georganne Green - 192 [4th place] Diablo Valley German Shepherd Dog Club Judge Alvin - 180.5 [3rd place] Diablo Valley German Shepherd Dog Club Judge Stephanie Gomez - 185 [2nd place]   as of 25 Feb, 2007 Congratulations to Xander v. Valkyre TD on earning his BH at Alameda Schutzhund Club. Judge: Bill Szentmiklosi [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH 3, OFA x *V-Glory v. Valkyre SchH 1, OFA] Handler/Owner/Trainer Martha Claasen Added picture of our Elba at 15yrs 2 months of age.   as of 1 January, 2007 Happy 15th Birthday to our Elba!!! as of 12 December, 2006 Congratulations to Saber v. Valkyre OFA on earning his SchH 1 [(USA)VA-Cimbo v. Mönchberg SchH3, KKL-1a, OFA x Julchen v. Valkyre SchH1, OFA] Handler/Owner/Trainer: Michael Stackhouse   as of 18 November, 2006 O.G. Agua Dulce Conformation Show October 14-15th SV Judge Erich Bösl 6-9 month Class [Females] VP-1 Caprice v. Valkyre VP-4 Ella v. Valkyre 6-9 month Class [Males] VP-3 Credo v. Valkyre  as of 27 July, 2006 Happy 14th Birthday to our Cimbo today! Congratulations to Orissa v. Valkyre on her Cadaver Dog certification [V-Donner v. Valkyre SchH3 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Shawn Bengston as of 4 June, 2006 Happy 13th birthday to SG-1 [12-18 month] Asia v. Schatten Haus BH, "a" normal [*V-Nax v. Hasenborn SchH3, IP3, FH x *V-Usti v. Hasenborn SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Micky Adams as of 12 Feb, 2006 Congratulations to Xander v. Valkyre on earning his TD at Sacramento Sierra Norwegian Elkhound Club's tracking trial. Judges: Mrs. Kaye Hall & Mr. Robert G. Rollins. [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH 3, OFA x *V-Glory v. Valkyre SchH 1, OFA] Handler/Owner/Trainer Martha Claasen Congratulations to Zoia v. Valkyre "a" normal on earning her BH Jan 29, 2006 at Somis SchH Club. Judge Johannes Grewe [*V-Cito v. Valkyre SchH 3, FH, OFA x *V-Glory v. Valkyre SchH 1, OFA] Handler/Trainer Karen Groh   PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS Congratulations to Obi-Wan v. Valkyre Avalanche/Wilderness Certified on his Type 1 Cadaver certification [*V-Donner v. Valkyre SchH3 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Lisa Whatford Congratulations to Biko v. Valkyre on passing re-certification for Area Search. An extra congratulations to the team for passing their Cadaver II test. [(USA)VA-Cimbo v. Mönchberg SchH3, KKL-1a, OFA x V-1 Jana v. Steffen Haus SchH2, OFA] Handler/Owner/Trainer Sallee Burns Congratulations to Saber v. Valkyre BH, AD, OFA on earning his TR1 with a score of 93 under Judge E. Hintz [(USA)VA-Cimbo v. Mönchberg SchH3, KKL-1a, OFA x Julchen v. Valkyre SchH1, OFA] Handler/Owner/Trainer: Michael Stackhouse Congratulations to Saber v. Valkyre BH, OFA on earning his AD and the following show results: SG-1 (Adult untitled class) Judge Ricardo Carbajal Southwest Regional Show October 2005 [(USA)VA-Cimbo v. Mönchberg SchH3, KKL-1a, OFA x Julchen v. Valkyre SchH1, OFA] Handler/Owner/Trainer: Michael Stackhouse Phoenix v. Valkyre & Handler Mary Lehman were deployed as members of the Utah Task Force 1 (FEMA/Urban Search & Rescue K9 Specialists) to Dallas TX. We are glad it was a safe & successful mission. [Mary & Phoenix] Congratulations to Saber v. Valkyre OFA on earning his BH on July 30, 2005 at Southwest Working Dog Assn. [(USA)VA-Cimbo v. Mönchberg SchH3, KKL-1a, OFA x Julchen v. Valkyre SchH1, OFA] Handler/Owner/Trainer: Michael Stackhouse Congratulations to SG-1 Phoenix v. Valkyre BH, CD, CGC, OFA on passing his Cadaver Search Certification. [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH3 x *Ultra v. Valkyre SchH2] Handler/Owner/Trainer Mary Lehman Congratulations to Lana v. Valkyre Wilderness/Avalanche on her re-certification for Wilderness Search [*VA-Timo v. Berrekasten SchH3, FH2 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Dave Lehman Congratulations to Ryce v. Valkyre on receiving OFA Excellent at 37 months of age [*V-Donner vl. Valkyre SchH3 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH1] Xander v. Valkyre passes all 6 of his CARDA agility test requirements. He has also passed his CGC certification [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH3 x *V-Glory v. Valkyre SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Martha Claassen Congratulations to Biko v. Valkyre & Obi-Wan v. Valkyre on passing re-certification for Avalanche Search. Handlers/Owners/Trainers Sallee Burns & Lisa Whatford Congratulations to SG-1 Phoenix v. Valkyre BH, CD, CGC, OFA on passing his Building Search Certification. [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH3 x *Ultra v. Valkyre SchH2] Handler/Owner/Trainer Mary Lehman Congratulations to Xander v. Valkyre on passing his AKC Tracking Certification test at 16 months of age. He easily completed a 460 yard track that included 4 turns and several changes of terrain. [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH3 x *V-Glory v. Valkyre SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Martha Claassen Congratulations to Obi-Wan v. Valkyre Avalanche/Wilderness Certified on his Type 2 Cadaver certification (WOOF) [*V-Donner v. Valkyre SchH3 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Lisa Whatford Congratulations to Xar v. Valkyre on his SG-1 rating from the IABCA in Oregon *V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH3 x *V-Glory v. Valkyre SchH1] Owner Judy Salviolo Congratulations to Phoenix v. Valkyre BH, CGC on earning his CD in one weekend. [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH3 x Ultra v. Valkyre SchH2] Handler/Owner/Trainer Mary Lehman 15 November, 2003 Jago receives his Lifetime Breed Survey under B. Norda 2003 Southwest Regional SV Judge F. Goldlust VP-2 (9-12 month class) Vala v. Valkyre [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH3 x *V-1 Cobra v. Mönchberg SchH2] Congratulations to Lana v. Valkyre NASAR Wilderness III/Avalanche on earning her Cadaver Certification [*VA-Timo v. Berrekasten SchH3, FH2 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Dave Lehman Congratulations to EnVee v. Valkyre on earning her SchH 1 [*(WDA)VA-Wilson aus Agrigento SchH3 x *V-1 Cobra v. Mönchberg SchH2] Handler/Owner/Trainer Colleen Bartley Congratulations to Deimos v. Valkyre on earning his BH [(USA)VA-Lenon du Val D'Anzin SchH3, IP2, Brevet x Ultra v. Valkyre SchH2] Handler/Owner/Trainer Scott Secrest SG-1 Phoenix v. Valkyre CGC earns his BH under USA Judge Mike Hamilton [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH3 x Ultra v. Valkyre SchH2] Handler/Owner/Trainer Mary Lehman Leika v. Valkyre SchH 1 passes her AD [*VA-Timo v. Berrakasten SchH3, IP3, FH2 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Scott Secrest Julchen v. Valkyre BH passes AD [*VA-Timo v. Berrakasten SchH3, IP3, FH2 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH1] Congratulations to SG-1 Leika v. Valkyre on obtaining her SchH 1 title [*VA-Timo v. Berrakasten SchH3, IP3, FH2 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Scott Secrest  Congratulations to Phoenix v. Valkyre CGC 1st Place SG-1 (18-24 month class) SV Judge Henning Setzer [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH3 x Ultra v. Valkyre SchH2] Handler/Owner/Trainer Mary Lehman Congratulations to Valor v. Valkyre 1st Place VP-1 (3-6 month class - 8 shown - all Very Promising) SV Judge Henning Setzer [*V-1 Jago v. Valkyre SchH3 x *V-1 Cobra v. Mönchberg SchH2] Owners Carol & Noel Carlson Congratulations to EnVee v. Valkyre [call name Rowdy] on receiving her BH [*(WDA)VA-Wilson aus Agrigento SchH3 x *V-1 Cobra v. Mönchberg SchH2] Handler/Owner/Trainer Colleen Bartley Congratulations to Obi-Wan v. Valkyre [call name Zen] on passing his Avalanche Certification Test at 22 months of age! [*V-Donner v. Valkyre SchH3 x *V-Joan v. Drantumer Land SchH1] Handler/Owner/Trainer Lisa Whatford "Slider"