Nadia is a bi-colored black and tan Long Haired German Shepherd.  Her colors include tan and silver, amongst her deep, dark black.  However, unless you are looking closely at her feet or chest, you would think she was all black.  She is very majestic and mysterious looking. To some, she might appear ‘scary’.    

 
Nadia was born in the United States, bred by the newly defined goals of the “Old Fashioned German Shepherds” or “Old World German Shepherds” - large body and square frame.  She is simply all that!  She has a nice straight back with little to no angulation. 

 
Her hair is long and silky, although she has a TON of it!  Her heritage provided her a significant amount of undercoat.  Brushing Nadia is a never ending chore!    But, when all is said and done, she is simply stunning! 

 
Nadia has a play drive that is puppy-like, with a low drive for activity.  She prefers to just lie around and shadow your side, happily napping at your feet.  Her excitement is short-lived; excited only when she first sees you or someone coming to greet her.   She loves to be out and playing with the rest of the dog ‘pack’, although you will mostly find her lounging in the tall grass watching them play after the initial ‘romp’.

 
Nadia is a Long Coated German Shepherd with a flowing gait.  She’s very pretty in her movements.  She runs like a princess and jumps like a deer.  She is a pleasure to watch, as she bounds around almost effortlessly with her large size.  She enjoys running off a bit of energy in the woods, taking in the fresh air as she covers a lot of ground in a short time.  The deer fear her, as she’s quick on her feet and intimidating in size and color!

 
Nadia Vom Haus Dettmer is very tolerant of people and other dogs.  She’s accepting of the cat and has been known to ‘nurse’ a few strays!  She’s been to obedience class and although she has a ‘natural’ ability, she’s very bored in training.  She prefers to lay and watch.  Sitting means lying.  Down is great!  Standing is tough, as any petting is an immediate que to lie down. 

 
Nadia’s manners in training class, around people and other dogs are fantastic.  She’s just not bred with a drive to excel in much work or any sporting events.  She will chase a ball (sometimes), but mainly loves to ‘mother it’.  She’s just a plain wonderful companion for those with a low drive or sedentary life-style.

 
Nadia has a good structure.  Her bone is thick and her body is proportionate to such.  Her head is more ‘feminine’ looking, which go very well with her long, flowing hair and princess-type gait. 

 
Nadia LOVES to eat and does put on the pounds very quickly.  We have to monitor her daily so that she doesn’t put on more weight than she can ‘safely’ carry.   Her average weight is 110, and we work very hard to keep it there.    Although, her heritage can breed for size, Nadia’s structure is not as big as her appetite or what she ‘should’ carry.  Maintaining a ‘correct’ weight, proportionate to the structure, is VERY important to our breeding program at Vom Haus Dettmer.  We want our dogs to live a good, long life without heart and health problems due to excessive weight. 
 

Nadia’s Long Coated German Shepherd puppies have come larger than standard size.  As with any good breeding program, we take Nadia’s heritage into consideration (her temperament that relishes human contact and her low drive), while breeding her to males of shorter croups (as not to add too much length to an already long body) with a superior mind and athletic ability.   Bred this way, Nadia’s puppies have produced some of the most versatile, naturally intelligent and even tempered progeny.  Looks just came natural!  You will see some of Nadia’s outstanding Long Haired German progeny continue Nadia’s important mission in the future!

 
We are blessed to have had Nadia at our home in our Vom Haus Dettmer breeding program.  Nadia’s offspring have brought us great joy, as they have to the many families that own them.  Nadia has made a significant impact to our St Jude Children’s Research Hospital efforts.

 
The profits that Nadia’s puppies have given to research and help save lives for the families and children stricken by life-threatening illnesses have been worthwhile.  The efforts will continue with Nadia’s progeny, as do all the dogs sold at Vom Haus Dettmer. 
 

 As Nadia enjoys her retirement, I want to sincerely thank EVERYONE, including God, for putting Nadia in my life.  To Nadia for some of the most FABULOUS puppies ever produced - Ultimate Long Coated German Shepherd Companions that will follow in her footsteps.  And, no-less, the beautiful friendships I’ve made along the way that still remain so close, although some are so far across the miles.  Most importantly, the love and support that I have received of the mission that is so important to my heart.  May the ones I love forever guide me and forever keep holding my hand!   

Theresa Dettmer

Vom Haus Dettmer