All in the Family

Biography: Adler vom Schloss Felsen (Morgen) is an AKC registered German Shepherd dog, who is destined for greatness. Many, many hours of trials and tribulations await young Morgen, as we will make our first attempt at the FEMA/Dept of Homeland Security Canine Search Specialist Type II test, in late summer of 2009. This is the first certification level that FEMA/DHS recognize and require for disaster dogs. Should all go to plan (and no one beats us to it!!!), Morgen and I will be the first certified USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) canine team on the Western Slope of Colorado!!!! Our ultimate goal is to be a FEMA/DHS Canine Search Specialist Type I, the highest level of certification for disaster dogs. We also hope to obtain a position with Colorado Task Force-1, the FEMA/DHS certified Urban Search and Rescue Team, based out of Lakewood, CO. My labor of love began more than two years ago, as I began my quest for another dog. After much thinking, research, and asking a lot of questions, I decided I wanted a German Shepherd Dog as my search and rescue partner. Many, many more hours were done contacting breeders and asking more questions, before I decided on Schloss Felsen Kennels. Schloss Felsen is a small imported German Shepherd only breeder in western Nebraska. They have about 14 dogs that live on a small farm. Please take a minute to check out their website. I spent many, many hours doing research and talking to people who have or have had their dogs. Of all the breeders I looked at, Schloss Felsen got the greatest reviews from owners of their dogs. I truly feel they are the epitome of a quality breeder, which cares very much not for the product they are producing; but for the dogs they are raising. Please check out their website at: www.schlossfelsenkennels.com Morgen gets his name from Sarah. One of her favorite movies is Breakfast at Tiffany's. In the movie, Audrey Hepburn has a cat named, 'Tomorrow.' Sarah has always thought the name was neat because Audrey petted the kitty and would say, 'Everything will be alright, Tomorrow.' Not really keen on naming a dog tomorrow, she suggested the German alternative- Morgen. It has stuck. Morgen is full of energy, inquisitive, and a true lover when he wants to be. He loves chasing tennis balls, tugging on a rope bone, or chewing on my favorite pair of shoes (hey, a puppy has to keep busy doesn't he?).