Southern Storm Kennels

OUR DOGS AT HOME

Hello and welcome to Southern Storm Kennels. At Southern Storm Kennels our mission is to breed world class German Shepherds. Not only do we breed for a beautiful look and confirmation, we breed for a wonderful temperament as well. We are knowledgeable about the "breed standards" and breed for the very best characteristics such as size, proportion, coat and color. We want our dogs to be the very best that the breed has to offer. We breed German Shepherds and German Shepherds ONLY!

We spare no expense when it comes to our dogs. We have a very strong relationship with our veterinarian. Our veterinarian knows each and every one of our dogs and sees them on a regular basis. All vaccinations and wellness exams are done by our vet. All of our breeding stock is certified by the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) or the German equivalent of the OFA for hips and elbows. We also feed our dogs a very high quality premium dog food from the time they are whelped and through adulthood.

We also go to great lengths to socialize our dogs. We raise our puppies as if they were going to live in our homes forever. It is not uncommon for relatives and friends to take our pups for a weekend sleep-over. ALL of our dogs here at Southern Storm Kennels are exercised daily together. This teaches them social skills when around other dogs and makes for an easier transition if they are going to new homes that already have other animals. All our dogs are raised inside and outside of the home. We try to teach them that any living situation is okay.

Here at Southern Storm Kennels, we keep our kennels and exercise areas immaculate. They are cleaned and maintained several times a day. Fresh water is available at all times along with plenty of shelter. As I like to say, "The back yard is THEIR yard". We use all natural products on our dogs to keep the critters away. We rotate our adult dogs and puppies from the kennels to the exercise yard on an hourly basis. This gives our dogs and puppies plenty of time to be just that, DOGS! Our dogs and pups are groomed on a weekly basis. A good brushing, a good ear cleaning, and nails clipped are routine. Each dog is given individual attention daily. Hugs, kisses, and petting are the norm here at Southern Storm Kennels. Each dog is made to feel as if they are the ONLY dog!

The Southern Storm family thanks you for taking an interest in our dogs. It is our greatest pleasure to develop a long and lasting friendship with the wonderful people who purchase our dogs. There is nothing more pleasurable then being updated on the wonderful progress our dogs are making in their new environments! Sharing a bond of love for the German shepherd is why we do what we do!

Susie Schimansky

No room for Susie on the couch...

Or the chair...

Or the desk!

YOUR DOGS AT HOME

Brooks and his new puppy

Susie-
Elvis is quite the little monster! That quiet demeanor is gone...he loves chasing after the boys and getting his belly rubbed. The boys get up at 6:30 am every morning now to see him and play with him. He is also a "toucher", when ever we are seated, he curls up, touching your feet. Great puppy.
Bryan

Born Oct 2, 2007
SEE HIS PEDIGREE

Susie-
Elvis is now over 5 months old has turned into quite a fantastic shepherd. He has now started classes and his intelligence and drive have made him quick to learn. The boys go everywhere with him and he never leaves their side. Both Brooks and Carson call him their little brother, although he is bigger than both of them. He is a striking dog and recently got the chance to go camping with the family in the Everglades. Thanks.
Bryan

Best Friends – Meiling and Kona

Gigi: Did you want me to stay off the couch?

Dear Susie,

It has been almost two months now since I purchased Mowgli from your kennel. Things are going great and I couldn't be happier with the young pup. He has great personality and is absolutely a beautiful dog. Everyone that sees him is amazed at how handsome he is. From the first time I visited your kennel I could tell how committed you were to your dogs. Even with all those dogs and a full litter of puppies the place was amazingly clean and you wouldn't even have known that there were animals there. That was something that really pleased and impressed me a lot. I'll keep in touch and here are some pictures of Mowgli for your website.

Thanks again, Jason Cascio

Morgan & Cassie take a nap