German Shepherd Training and Handling Experts
Rosie Westerman
Representing a centuries-old tradition
Raised and educated in Germany where breeding quality working dogs goes back hundreds of years. Rosie successfully shows dogs all over the world, including France, Germany, Belgium, Japan, and the United States. Her knowledge, experience, and relationships gives her access to Europe's finest German Shepherd dogs.
In Europe, especially Germany, breeding good-tempered working dogs is a centuries old tradition. Rosie grew up in Germany with that tradition and today she proudly brings it to the United States. International K9 Imports has access to the finest dogs in the world. Through our European Affiliates we will find exactly the dog you are looking for.
Your dog will be genetically sound, have the best pedigree, and the right temperament for you and your family.
Our dogs are playful and fun as well as obedient and protective.
Dean Calderon
2003 American Working Dog Champion
USA Team World Captain, 2005 Championship
Training Director Dean Calderon is a legend in the world of German Shepherds and Schutzhund, with a long history of successfully training champion dogs. For more than 25 years he has represented the United States in world competitions, winning numerous championship titles in the demanding sport of Schutzhund. Dean has a true connection and love for the dog, which he communicates to individual pet owners as well as professional dog-handler teams.
Floyd "Red Crow" Westerman
Featured Actor in "Dances with Wolves"
Schutzhund Advocate
To the Native American, the dog is the link between the four legged and the two legged. Our team at International K9 Imports provides you with the link to your German Shepherd companion.
Helmut Koenig
Our Partner in Germany
Award Winning Shutzhund Trainer
Helmut is one of Germany's most well known and respected Champion's. A legend in his own right.
Helmut has won Germany's overall Championship and that of his home state Wuerttenberg.
From his club, he has shown 27 times members with 23 different dogs at the German championship.
No one else in Germany has ever achieved this level of excellence during the 100-year history of the German Shepherd.
An incredibly accomplished person in the German Shepherd world. He has given seminars nationally and internationally
and has competed in over 500 working dog trials!
