“Stay True”

Don & Ingrid Smith of Bath, Ohio, purchased their first German Shepherd Dog in 1969.  While raising their family they have spent many wonderful years showing dogs.  All of their Shepherds are family-raised.  What used to be the chore of the children now lies with the grandchildren: The responsibility of socializing, cleaning up after and, most important, spending valuable time with the dogs and puppies. 

As well established and long-time reputable breeders, Don & Ingrid have produced multiple American and Canadian Champions, Futurity & Maturity winners as well as hundreds of wonderful family pets. 

They believe in the “Total” German Shepherd Dog being a combination of Beauty, Brains and Good Character. 

They do not believe in volume breeding, but in quality breeding; therefore they only produce one or two litters a year. 

Dogs from their breedings have serviced the Detroit Police K-9 units and have also served as Leader Dogs for the Blind. 

With all the experience over the years in showing German Shepherds, Don decided to put his knowledge to good use. Once retired from Ford Motor Company, he became a Conformation Judge in 2005.  He has judged multiple specialty and all-breed shows all over the United States.

Their kennel name, Von Bleibtreu, means "stay true" in German.

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Notes for Elaine, Don and Ingrid:

The links (above left) are not assigned to pages yet.

We need to ID dogs in the photos that were sent, along with sire/dam/etc, if appropriate.

We also need your email address (for the "contact" button. Photos of young puppies and/or your home and kennel would be good as well.

The colors used here can be changed to anything you like. I would also like to add photos of your dogs to the banner at the top of the page.  Do you have any sentimental photos? Any images of moving dogs?  Thanks!