Vom Gannett German Shepherds

Vom Gannett German Shepherds Work • Show • Life
Working & Show Line German Shepherds
Selected for temperament, health & performance
Washington, USA

05/13/2026

A German Shepherd should be beautiful.

But beauty without function means nothing.

We aim for dogs that:
• move correctly
• look correct
• and perform good

Because the breed was never meant to be just a showpiece.





05/11/2026

Good protection work is not just about intensity.

It’s about clarity.
Control.
Commitment.
And the ability to switch on and off when needed.

Today’s training with Shaft s Putilovoy Gory.

A strong and very beautiful male with serious working ability, clear head, strong nerves, and the kind of balance I value in a German Shepherd.

Correct structure and breed type should never come at the expense of working ability — and working ability should never take away from the beauty of the breed.

Power in work.
Stable in life.

That combination is never accidental.





Work reveals everything.Drive.Nerves.Clarity.Trainability.This is where you see the truth behind the pedigree.We don’t b...
05/09/2026

Work reveals everything.

Drive.
Nerves.
Clarity.
Trainability.

This is where you see the truth behind the pedigree.

We don’t breed for titles alone —
we breed for the dog behind them.





A few moments from our recent IGP seminar with Jaroslav Vnenchak 🔥Always grateful for opportunities to learn, improve, a...
05/08/2026

A few moments from our recent IGP seminar with Jaroslav Vnenchak 🔥

Always grateful for opportunities to learn, improve, and work dogs around experienced people who truly understand the sport and the breed.

Shaft gave me some really nice moments during the seminar, and I’m very happy with how he handled the work and pressure.

Training like this is important — not only for titles, but for developing the dog’s mind, confidence, and overall quality of work.

Work in progress… always 💪

Photos by: Justin Dodge





05/08/2026

After a long search for the right male — considering structure, health, temperament, and working ability — we decided on the following combination:

Bellona is Fortuna Merdi
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Tito vom Finkenschlag

Both dogs are very correct, classical German Shepherds without extremes, combining:
• strong temperaments
• good nerves
• working ability
• correct structure and movement

Both parents have SV breed surveys, health testing, and real IGP3 titles proven through actual work on the field — not just titles on paper.

This breeding is planned with the goal of producing balanced dogs suitable for work, sport, shows, and everyday life.

Linebreeding:
3–5 Remo vom Fichtenschlag
3–5 Dux de Intercanina

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More information and updates coming later 🙂





05/07/2026

Good temperament in a German Shepherd is important.

You should be able to take your dog anywhere without unnecessary or unprovoked aggression.
(That doesn’t mean dogs with good temperaments don’t need training.)

This young guy had never really been in busy public places before, except for a few small club trainings.

But he handled it like a rockstar — and even made some new friends 🤣

P.S. He is available to the right loving home. Feel free to contact us for more information.





Not all German Shepherds are the same.And not every program prioritizes the same qualities.For us, the focus is balance....
05/07/2026

Not all German Shepherds are the same.

And not every program prioritizes the same qualities.

For us, the focus is balance.

A correct dog is:
• confident and clear in behavior
• motivated and willing to work
• stable in different environments
• able to work under pressure
and also beautiful.

Correct structure, movement, and overall type matter just as much as working ability.

These qualities are not random.
They are the result of consistent selection and work with the dogs.

We don’t chase extremes.
We aim for dogs that can represent the breed correctly.





I’m not just a breeder.I work dogs.I train dogs.I show dogs.And compete with them.I see what they become — not just what...
05/06/2026

I’m not just a breeder.

I work dogs.
I train dogs.
I show dogs.
And compete with them.
I see what they become — not just what they look like.

That’s why selection matters.

Every pairing is based on:
• health
• temperament
• structure
• nerves
• drive balance
• real-life usability

A German Shepherd should be:
• healthy
• beautiful
• strong
• stable
• and social

Able to perform when needed,
and live comfortably with its owner.

Because the breed was never meant to be just one thing.

— Elena Gannett





05/05/2026

WORK vs HOME
Power in work.
Calm in life.
A well-bred German Shepherd knows when to engage
and when to relax.
Confident, clear, and balanced —
that’s what we aim for.
Not just a dog. A purpose.




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Saint John, WA
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