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EURO. CH.
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GRAVE DIGGER
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OFA Hip & Elbow tested NCL: Clear ICH: Clear DNA: Profiled |
We have imported semen from this well bred Classic type health tested male. We have produced outstanding quality pups sired by Grave Digger.
Grave Digger is a European Champion and an outstanding conformation show dog. He was a Best In Show (BIS) winner in France. Grave Digger was also a multiple Best Bully of Show & Best Bully male winner in Netherlands and other European countries including Germany, Denmark, & France.
Grave Digger was a Classic type, weighing 50+kg, and stood at 25 inches. He had good conformation, plenty of bone & muscle mass, and a big bully head. Grave Digger also had a great temperament.
With Grave Digger's good health testing results, his multiple conformation show wins in Europe, and amazing temperament we had no hesitation on bringing him into our kennel. He has been a credit to our breeding program.
Grave Digger is a European Champion and an outstanding conformation show dog. He was a Best In Show (BIS) winner in France. Grave Digger was also a multiple Best Bully of Show & Best Bully male winner in Netherlands and other European countries including Germany, Denmark, & France.
Grave Digger was a Classic type, weighing 50+kg, and stood at 25 inches. He had good conformation, plenty of bone & muscle mass, and a big bully head. Grave Digger also had a great temperament.
With Grave Digger's good health testing results, his multiple conformation show wins in Europe, and amazing temperament we had no hesitation on bringing him into our kennel. He has been a credit to our breeding program.
SIRE: European BOC's Bikkel of AtTheSource
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Grave Digger's sire is Bikkel is a Classic type and a big impressive dog. He weighed 56kg and stood at 27 inches. Bikkel was affectionate, he acted like a big puppy at times, and he had good endurance. He was friendly towards people and greeted those he knew with great enthusiasm. Bikkel was a good guard dog.
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Bikkel was bred by Ed & Daphne Kroon from Bull's of Crown in Europe. BOC's have been breeding American Bulldogs for about 20 years and they have produced numerous champion show dogs. They also have many generations of health tested dogs & aim to produce healthy bulldogs.
Bikkel was owned by Christa Hoffman from At The Source Kennel in the Netherlands, Europe. |
Both parents of Grave Digger are Hip & Elbow tested & NCL CLEAR
DAM: European CH. BOC's Candy
BIS
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Grave Digger's dam was Candy and she is a Best in Show (BIS) winner and a multiple Best Bully female winner in the Netherlands and Spain.
She is a Classic type. Candy is bully, muscular, and loves to run. She was very affectionate as she loved people and children. 
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Candy was bred & owned by Ed & Daphne Kroon from Bull's of Crown in Europe. BOC's have been breeding American Bulldogs for about 20 years and they have produced numerous champion show dogs. They also have many generations of health tested dogs & aim to produce healthy bulldogs.
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GRAND-SIRE: European BOC's Doughboy of FREESTYLE (USA Import)
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Grave Digger's grand-sire is Doughboy. He is the sire to both Grave Digger's sire & Dam. Doughboy was was owned by Ed & Daphne Kroon, from Bull's of Crown in Europe. He was imported from Freestyle's kennels in USA.
Doughboy is a Classic type, with plenty of bone, and weighed 48kg. |
Title Descriptions Below
BIS - Best In Show
The dog defeats all dogs that competed in the conformation show.
BISP - Best In Show Puppy
The puppy defeats all dogs in "puppy" class (6-12 months) that competed in the conformation show.
BST - Breed Suitability Test
This test is an evaluation of a dog's temperament, conformation, character, and working ability.
Only qualified dogs are eligible and pre-requisites must be met.
This test is modeled on the Breed Standard and it is designed to select dogs that are worthy of being bred.
CAL1 - Certificate of Aptitude to Work
In order to be awarded the dogs must be subjected, with favourable outcome, to the following 3 exercises; Behaviour towards friendly strangers, Indifference to firearms noise, Defense of the handler.
CD1 - Companion Dog
In order to be awarded the dog must score at least 170 / 200 points, must pass all exercises in the test, and must do so under 3 separate judges at 3 separate shows. The 6 exercises in obedience are; Heel on Leash & Figure 8, Stand for Examination, Heel Free, Recall, Long Sit, Long Down.
CGC - Canine Good Citizen
In order to be awarded the dog must be subjected, with favourable outcome, to the following 10 exercises; Accepting a Friendly Stranger, Sitting Politely for Petting, Appearance & Grooming, Out For a Walk (Loose Lead), Walking Through a Crowd, Sit & Down on Command & Staying In Place, Coming When Called, Reaction to Another Dog, Reaction to Distraction, Supervised Separation.
DHT - Defense of Handler Temperament
This title allows your dog to participate in the Triathlon & Pentathlon for up-to six months, after the allowed time frame you MUST obtain a GDT in order to continue to compete.
GDT - Guard Dog Temperament
This title allows your dog to participate in the Triathlon or Pentathlon if you do not already have a recognized sport protection title.
IDT3 - Irondog Triathlon
This title means your dog has completed an Irondog Triathlon.
IDT5 - Irondog Pentathlon
This title means your dog has completed an Irondog Pentathlon.
Irondog Ranking System
Your dog is considered a RANKED Irondog if it finishes first, second or third in a trial consisting of FIVE or more dogs (5 dogs MUST complete the ENTIRE Triathlon / Pentathlon), The Ranking system is designed to help make breed selections. RANKED ID3 and RANKED ID5 are different titles than the non-ranked ID3 & ID5.
IWPA - Medalist
International Weight Pull Association Championships are held at the end of the pull season and located in USA or Canada. During the pull season IWPA members compete their dogs within their region for points earned based on placings at a pull. Within their region points are added together at the end of the season to determine the placings for regional medals - gold, silver, bronze. These regional medalists, along with 4th and 5th place dogs are invited to attend the International Championships to compete with other regional medalists to win the title "International Champion".
APA - Medalist
American Pulling Association is an organisation that holds weight pull competitions across USA. Other weight pull organisations in the USA include United Kennel Club (UKC) and International Weight Pull Association (IWPA). Although the rules differ from group to group, the general idea is the same in each venue. A dog, wearing a specially-designed harness, pulls a weighted vehicle a distance of 16 feet in 60 secs or less. Dogs earn qualifying scores, champion points, and other awards based on the percentage of their body weight that they pull.
UWPCHX
United Weight Pull Champion Excellent - UKC weight pull title.
PH - Police Dog
This means your dog is qualified and certified for active service in the Police Force, Military, Customs etc. The PH 1 is so difficult and the exercises are so demanding that a dog is typically 3 1/2 years or older before entered into PH 1 examination.
SCH I II III - Schutzhund
Training tests that originated in Germany, are geared to identify the suitability of dogs to work in stamina & endurance, agility, temperament & nerves, courage, intelligence, handler loyalty, and desire to work.
There are multiple levels of titles in obedience, tracking, and protection.
WPD - Working Pack Dog
This title involves the dog carrying a backpack with an initial weight equal to 25% of body weight. A minimum of at least two pack hike are required. The pack hikes must be completed on natural terrain such as cross country, hiking trails, or backcountry hikes (one night stay in wilderness). The dog must travel a total distance of 64km (40 miles) with each trip a minimum of 16km (10 miles).
The dog defeats all dogs that competed in the conformation show.
BISP - Best In Show Puppy
The puppy defeats all dogs in "puppy" class (6-12 months) that competed in the conformation show.
BST - Breed Suitability Test
This test is an evaluation of a dog's temperament, conformation, character, and working ability.
Only qualified dogs are eligible and pre-requisites must be met.
This test is modeled on the Breed Standard and it is designed to select dogs that are worthy of being bred.
CAL1 - Certificate of Aptitude to Work
In order to be awarded the dogs must be subjected, with favourable outcome, to the following 3 exercises; Behaviour towards friendly strangers, Indifference to firearms noise, Defense of the handler.
CD1 - Companion Dog
In order to be awarded the dog must score at least 170 / 200 points, must pass all exercises in the test, and must do so under 3 separate judges at 3 separate shows. The 6 exercises in obedience are; Heel on Leash & Figure 8, Stand for Examination, Heel Free, Recall, Long Sit, Long Down.
CGC - Canine Good Citizen
In order to be awarded the dog must be subjected, with favourable outcome, to the following 10 exercises; Accepting a Friendly Stranger, Sitting Politely for Petting, Appearance & Grooming, Out For a Walk (Loose Lead), Walking Through a Crowd, Sit & Down on Command & Staying In Place, Coming When Called, Reaction to Another Dog, Reaction to Distraction, Supervised Separation.
DHT - Defense of Handler Temperament
This title allows your dog to participate in the Triathlon & Pentathlon for up-to six months, after the allowed time frame you MUST obtain a GDT in order to continue to compete.
GDT - Guard Dog Temperament
This title allows your dog to participate in the Triathlon or Pentathlon if you do not already have a recognized sport protection title.
IDT3 - Irondog Triathlon
This title means your dog has completed an Irondog Triathlon.
IDT5 - Irondog Pentathlon
This title means your dog has completed an Irondog Pentathlon.
Irondog Ranking System
Your dog is considered a RANKED Irondog if it finishes first, second or third in a trial consisting of FIVE or more dogs (5 dogs MUST complete the ENTIRE Triathlon / Pentathlon), The Ranking system is designed to help make breed selections. RANKED ID3 and RANKED ID5 are different titles than the non-ranked ID3 & ID5.
IWPA - Medalist
International Weight Pull Association Championships are held at the end of the pull season and located in USA or Canada. During the pull season IWPA members compete their dogs within their region for points earned based on placings at a pull. Within their region points are added together at the end of the season to determine the placings for regional medals - gold, silver, bronze. These regional medalists, along with 4th and 5th place dogs are invited to attend the International Championships to compete with other regional medalists to win the title "International Champion".
APA - Medalist
American Pulling Association is an organisation that holds weight pull competitions across USA. Other weight pull organisations in the USA include United Kennel Club (UKC) and International Weight Pull Association (IWPA). Although the rules differ from group to group, the general idea is the same in each venue. A dog, wearing a specially-designed harness, pulls a weighted vehicle a distance of 16 feet in 60 secs or less. Dogs earn qualifying scores, champion points, and other awards based on the percentage of their body weight that they pull.
UWPCHX
United Weight Pull Champion Excellent - UKC weight pull title.
PH - Police Dog
This means your dog is qualified and certified for active service in the Police Force, Military, Customs etc. The PH 1 is so difficult and the exercises are so demanding that a dog is typically 3 1/2 years or older before entered into PH 1 examination.
SCH I II III - Schutzhund
Training tests that originated in Germany, are geared to identify the suitability of dogs to work in stamina & endurance, agility, temperament & nerves, courage, intelligence, handler loyalty, and desire to work.
There are multiple levels of titles in obedience, tracking, and protection.
WPD - Working Pack Dog
This title involves the dog carrying a backpack with an initial weight equal to 25% of body weight. A minimum of at least two pack hike are required. The pack hikes must be completed on natural terrain such as cross country, hiking trails, or backcountry hikes (one night stay in wilderness). The dog must travel a total distance of 64km (40 miles) with each trip a minimum of 16km (10 miles).
Thankyou to Edwin & Daphne Kroon from Bull's of Crown for allowing us to import semen from this impressive male.
