Welcome
to our website!
OUR GOALS:
We aim to promote the working ability and versatility of
the German Shepherd
through our activities and our occasional litters.
The founder of this breed, von
Stephanitz, had a vision that the breed standard and comprehensive
breeding regulations, required that dogs used for breeding first had to
prove their breed worth physically and mentally.
This herding dog's inherent
qualitites of vigour, intelligence, reliability, enthusiasm and
willingness to work give it a nobility beyond that of a superficial
veneer of beauty.
The dog's physical attributes enable him to perform its tasks.
Early breed worth tests were in
the form of herding trials. Later, for dogs no longer used for
herding, a further set of tests were introduced, designed to prove
intelligence, confidence, courage, vigour and eagerness to work.
This test is called "schutzhund". |
Names: Peter & Rachel Haslett
Occupation: Police Offier & 911 Operator with City of
Saint John
Children: Morgan (2004) & Nick (2006)
Kennel Location: Saint John, New Brunswick (Canada) - just
1 hour from the Maine border - along the Atlantic coastline.
Dog Background:
Rachel has been involved in dog sports since 1983, her family raising
rough collies under the Reydon Hall suffix. Starting off with CKC
obedience trials and conformation shows at the age of 13, and over the
years has handled many breeds in the show ring and assisted in the
training of several obedience competitors. Started an agility
group in Quebec City in 1987, then was founding member of FAST (Fundy
Agility) in the Saint John area in 2001. Peter has a background
in German Shepherds and Pugs, and was a founding member in 1994 of
Fundy Schutzhund Club.
Members of / Positions Held :
* CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) *
* NBKC (New Brunswick Kennel Club) *
Rachel:
Director 2007-08,
Show
Committee 2000-08
Peter:
Ethics Committe
2006-08,
NBKC Vice President 2007-08
* GSSCC (German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada) *
Rachel:
Chairperson East Region 2005-07,
National Show Committee 2006-08,
Chairperson of Breed Survey Committee 2006-08
Peter:
Chariperson East Region 2008
* FSC (Fundy Schutzhund Club) *
Rachel:
Club Secretary 2005-09,
Trial
& Show Secretary since 2003
* GSDCC (German Shepherd Dog Club of Canada) *
Experience / Certification in dog sports:
Rachel:
* Show Handling CKC & Sieger Show (since 1984)
* Obedience instructor (with clubs and in private
sessions)
* Founding member of FAST in Saint John (2001)
* Certified in Pet First Aid by Valued Medical Care
* GSSCC certified trial and show secretary
* GSSCC certified tracklayer
* Judged several CKC matches (obedience and conformation)
* Judged CKC
Sweepstakes (Puppy & Veterans)
* Interviewed on CBC radio on various aspects of dog nutrition and
competition.
* Attended the following seminars:
2006:"Canine Reproduction,
Whelping & Puppy Intensive Care" by Myra Savant-Harris.
2006: "Dog Nutrition" by Royal
Canin
2007: "Mystery of Breed Type" by Richard Beauchamp
Peter:
* Founding member of Fundy Schutzhund Club (1994)
* GSSCC certified trial and show secretary
* GSSCC certified tracklayer
* Trained & Handled dogs to several Regional & Canadian Championships, & North American Championship.
WoodShop:
I started woodworking several years ago, mostly doing items for myself
(hard to find Giant Schnauzer stuff) and also gifts for friends.
These gifts were greatly admired and soon people began ordering pieces
from me. I developed a unique technique: each piece is cut out,
sanded and stained, then glued back together into a finished product
and varnished. Each piece is definitely unique. This
has led to a time-consuming, yet very fun past-time. I now set up
the occasional booth at dog shows, create prizes for breed specialties
and have 3 stores across the Maritimes selling my woodcrafts.
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Contact us:
Rachel & Peter Haslett
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
(506) 652-4737
rachel@triestekennel.com
Please leave a message if you are unable to reach
us.
We work shift work & will return calls when we get home.
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