City of Palms IGP Club, SWFL

04/04/2026

Early morning tracking with JuJu !

04/03/2026

Happy Birthday to the German Shepherd Dog!

In the 1890s, Captain Max von Stephanitz, a young and visionary German cavalry officer, set out to develop a national breed of shepherd dogs. An educated man with a deep admiration for working dogs, von Stephanitz recognized and valued their intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. He is now remembered as the father of the German Shepherd Dog.

April 3, 1899, marks the official birthdate of the German Shepherd Dog. On that day, von Stephanitz attended a dog show where he purchased a herding dog named Hektor Linksrhein, later renamed Horand von Grafrath. This remarkable dog became the foundation of the German Shepherd breed and was the first officially registered GSD. Horand also won the very first German Shepherd Dog show organized by von Stephanitz himself.

To support and promote the breed, von Stephanitz founded the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (Society for the German Shepherd Dog) and served as its first president. His dedication laid the groundwork for what would become one of the most respected and widely utilized dog breeds in the world.

The German Shepherd Dog quickly gained popularity due to its intelligence, trainability, and versatility. These remarkable dogs have served in police and military roles, excelled as service animals—including being the first breed used as guide dogs for the blind—and continue to be beloved companions in homes around the globe.

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Image credit: Vom Geliebten Haus, featuring Max von Stephanitz, GSD Hektor Linksrhein, and Uri Vom Billberg. Property of Vom Geliebten Haus.

04/03/2026

Entry Completed. Good Luck Trucker !

04/03/2026

Trucker gets to travel and play. That’s what he gets for being a good doggie !

04/01/2026

DS Seminar March 2026

04/01/2026

REMI

04/01/2026

S1X IGP1

12/21/2025

Max !

12/21/2025

05/03/2025

Ready to Earn Your Pup’s First Title?

Join us for our AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class — a fun, structured program that helps you and your dog master the skills needed for well-mannered behavior at home and in the community!

Dates: Every Wednesday, May 14 – June 18
Cost: $150
Location: Veteran’s Park

Whether you’re preparing for therapy dog work, future sport titles, or just want a polite pup you can take anywhere, CGC is a great place to start. Open to all breeds and mixes!

Spots are limited — message us today to reserve your place!

04/13/2025

Great day ! Some trial prep and some play for the dogs!