AAA Litter
Lovely bred to Justice
Whelped 10/9/23: 2 sable females, 2 black & tan females, 2 sable males & 1 black & tan male
Background Information
Pedigree
Mr. Orange (now “Booker”) went to SW Wyoming for Search & Rescue. Miss Green (now “Addie”) went to Sundance to be a service dog and therapy dog and to compete in nosework. Miss Pink (now “Masie”) and Mr. Blue (“Asher”) went to Colorado to be therapy dogs. Miss Brown (now “Ellie”) went to Pennsylvania to be a therapy dog. Mr. Purple, whom I’ve been calling “Packer” leaves February 3rd for southern Colorado to be a cadaver dog. He joins half-sister Roxanne (TT litter) and half-brother Ducati (YY litter) on the team. I kept Miss Yellow (now “Dakota”) for nosework competition, therapy dog work and breeding, but she came down with allergies, so I placed her. She went to a longtime friend in Missouri who will train her to be her service dog and will also compete in nosework.
See the Police/Narcotics Temperament Test ratings. At the end of the page, temperament test ratings of the AAA litter’s parents and many dogs behind them are listed.
See the Search & Rescue Temperament Test Ratings.
Addy (Celhaus Angel of Faith CGC NE) at 2 years 8 months
the former Miss Green
Addy joins Jamboree from the JJ litter (her aunt).
(no photos): “Finally mailing off Addy’s membership application with ATD after vet appointment next week. We were invited by one of the teachers to work with a few of the summer school kiddos to prepare her for Reading Dog next year.”
Dakota (Celhaus Always Give Thanks) at 2 years 8 months
the former Miss Yellow
Dakota and I went to our first NW trial yesterday. Not to compete but to check it out and get a foot in the door. It turned out the judge remembered me from SAR. Funny how small this world can be. We had great conversations and I got front row seating next to her observing vehicle searches. I then let them use my car for the Elite class which resulted in Dakota and I setting up in the air-conditioned room with the competitors and crew. She made such a great impression by being so wonderful in the environment with all the other dogs. Luckily I came prepared with a soft crate. One young woman who is part of hosting the event wondered if Dakota was the difference between a well-bred Shepherd and a not so much? The latter of which she must have plenty of experience with. She was blown away by her being only 2 years old and being so well mannered already. “I thought she’d be 7 or 8”, she guessed. Annie, Kairos and now Dakota have been and are great “ambassadors” for the GSD breed. Another testament to your conscientious work. The judge was from out of state. In LE cadaver detection so we had a lot to talk about. I also connected with a local trainer who teaches NW classes in Springfield. She was also very nice in sharing her knowledge, excited to have someone show interest to join the sport. So, Dakota and I will go to our first class Wednesday night. She has exactly what we need. Drop-In classes where she meet each team where they are. That’s perfect for us and I’m excited.
Dakota has adjusted quite well. She is glued to me and loves going places. I’ll attach a couple of pics with love from us to you!
Photo 1: “I took her to a big mall. We stationed at the main entrance since it was her first time in this kind of environment. I call it “watch the world go by”. Calm people watching, essentially. There happened to be 2 people with their seeing eye dogs and a wheelchair coming by. Dakota was lying next to me looking the opposite way, when the GSD headed straight for her into her space/face. She was amazing. She was a bit concerned but handled it gracefully. The handler didn’t really know what his dog was doing so I narrated what was happening. Dakota sat up and we let them sniff each other for a moment and each went on with their own business. No excitement whatsoever, really nice. They left the mall and came back in, this time they didn’t get into her face which is when the picture is taken. A while later another handler with a big poodle came by. She did perfect with them passing by. There were also a lot of kids running my, strollers, all kinds of interesting activities for her to take in. She loves to take in her world. So intuitive.”
Photo 2: “Attentive & relaxed!!! The dog class we just finished is called “Attentive Adults”. It’s basically a beginner’s class for younger dogs. All I’m looking for is the exposure to other dogs and people in a controlled environment. The trainer knows my goals with Dakota and lets me participate in whatever way I want to. Mostly I want her to feel relaxed and I’d say, mission accomplished.”
Photo 3: “Aren’t I gorgeous?”
Photo 4: “Look, Amazon special delivery!”
Photos 5-6: “I love my leopard toy.”
Photo 7: “Life is good.”
Photos 8-9: “Here are a few pics of recent outings, just-because moments: baseball practice and Laura Ingal Wilders’ grave.”
Photo 10: Dakota was a rock star at our first NW class last night. She did wonderful with all other dogs, she kenneled in their supplied crates without hesitation, remained calm and composed. Yes, there was a little stress panting but she handled herself beautifully. She was a bit confused by the process at first but, once she got into the mode she nailed it. All the other dog’s alerts were freeze and stare at handler. I had explained Dakota’s alert before we started and when they saw it, there was a quiet, collective “woah”.
We worked the cardboard boxes and buried hides. The black toolbox containers were a bit harder for her as they didn’t release as much scent and she started guessing, knocking them every which way, but eventually got it. No big deal, we were there to get our baseline and we did.
We did an exterior and interior which was especially cool. It was a small kitchen area with one hide at knee level and one hide high on the underside of a kitchen hood. There was no stove so she could be on the floor right underneath. Once she worked out that the was up high, she began to put her feet along the counters and when she had it pinpointed, she stretched her body to reach above and behind her to reach it with her nose as best she could. Now she was confused how to indicate that. Her solution: a sit followed by an immediate down, which I took. TREATS, TREATS, TREATS… She is so smart and such a sweet girl. I am over the moon happy to have her in our life!! She earned praises from the instructor and the other people. “Your dog did great” I would hear on the way out. The instructor commented that she was “good at this, really good”. She enjoyed herself and made new friends. Needless to say I was very proud of her and you were close in my thoughts the whole time. I asked one of the ladies to take a picture for you. I told them that you would be very happy to see this.
Photos 11-13: Here are more NW training photos.”
Photos 14-15: “I introduced her to an elevator yesterday and we worked on relaxed settling under a restaurant table.”
Photo 16: “Dakota is going great. We finished one dog class and enrolled in a CGC Urban class next. I need the “worldly” exposure.
Dakota at 2 years 7 months
Photo 1: “Dakota had her first outing as a SDiT (Service Dog in Training) spiffy in her bandana. It was funny because while stationed ourselves under a shady tree outside a medical facility to people watch, her bandana shifted to her off side when looked at from the parking area and couldn’t be seen. So, a woman drives up behind me and shouts “What a beautiful dog!” “Thank you”, I reply. As I make eye contact with the lady she asks “Does she need water or a cookie?” With a smile on my face I declined. “Thanks, but I brought everything she needs, we’re all good.” But she wouldn’t let it go at that. “I come loaded with biscuits and water…” she offered. I declined again and turned back to face Dakota when I heard her voice behind me say, “well, she looks like a great companion.” “She is! She’s also a SDiT working right now”. “Oh, ok then.” Satisfied with that info she drove off and as I watch her leave it dawned on me; Was it possible she thought we were hanging out at the corner of a parking lot, looking for handouts? I bet she has water to give to homeless people at a traffic light stop, bless her heart.”
Photo 2: “Hi Granny – just wanna say HELLO and let you know I’m doing fine.”.
Packer (Celhaus Allaying Ablaze) at 2 years 3 months
Packer is in training for Search & Rescue. He joined the same SAR team that Ducati (YY litter) and Roxanne (TT litter) are on. (Roxanne is nationally certified.)
the former Mr. Purple
“Here are photos from today’s training. Packer is one of the best and most loyal dogs I have ever owned. He is one of a kind. We work great together.”
1/17/26: From Jeannine in the SAR team, “I’ll be training with Mike and Packer tomorrow. Packer is a great dog, Mike has developed into an awesome handler. I would absolutely have that team search for a missing family member of mine.”
Packer at 2 years
“Packer is such an amazing boy. He has been doing excellent at his job. Such a sweet little guy.”
Booker (Celhaus Aghen) at 2 years 8 months
the former Mr. Orange
Name Story: Ag’hen means “honored Teacher” and is from Star Trek.
“Uncle” Riker, from the JJ litter., was a Search and Rescue dog and Booker is training to be one.
“Obligatory tourist shot. We were there for SAR testing. He did well.”
Booker at 2 years 3 months
“Visiting his good friend, Raptor from the ZZ litter”
Asher (Celhaus Always Love & Justice of Eagle Vista) at 2 years 2 months and Radik (Celhaus Radik of Eagle Vista), 6 years 5 months
“Asher (on right) and Radik out visiting the horses with me today.”
Maisie (Celhaus Aliza Akemi CGC) at 2 years
the former Miss Pink
Name Story: Aliza is Hebrew for “joyful” and Akemi is Japanese for “bright & beautiful.” David is Jewish and I am half Japanese.
“Maisie is doing great! Attached a few photos including birthday yesterday. One of the pics is her on her back – she does this every time she is ready for a walk – it’s hilarious!”
Ellie (Celhaus An Answer to Prayer CGC) at 2 years
the former Miss Brown
“Thank you for the lovely birthday message. I just got Ellie weighed and she is now 63.2 lbs. I made her doggy ice cream for her birthday. It just so happened that her new elk antler came in the mail on her birthday, so she wanted to open it. Pictures herein attached. Have a wonderful day ‘Grandma'”.
Ellie at 1 year 9 months
“Here’s something we can both smile about. Ellie will not chew on her non-rawhide chewies. She did when she was teething, but no longer. What she has done with them is put them throughout the house. She will check on them but nothing more. Of course I just leave them where they are as they are not in the way of anything. There is also an old knuckle bone she once had buried in the yard. She brought it inside and put in its spot in the basement. Also, she won’t play with her old toys. She just wants them in her basket.”
Asher (Celhaus Always Love & Justice of Eagle Vista) at 2 years
the former Mr. Blue
Name Story: Asher is Hebrew for “happiness.”
Asher joined Radik from the RR litter.
Photo 1: “Asher’s 2nd birthday!”
Photo 2: “Another birthday picture of Asher in the back of our utility vehicle. He loves to go do things! We get compliments all the time about his good looks. (And Radik also!) He’s such a sweet boy…still barks alot when he’s happy but that’s just who he is!”
Photo 3: “Out hiking with Asher. Our sweet boy!”
Asher at 1 year 11 months
“Radik and Asher out hiking on a trail in South Dakita this morning. We received compliments from a group of cyclist this morning about how gorgeous they are and well behaved as we stepped to the side of the trail to allow them to pass.”
Asher at 1 year 8 months
“Radik and Asher helping to find the cattle today.”
Asher at 1 year 7 months
“The boys herding some steers this morning.”
