Ron got his first GSD, a sable, in 1969 and always had a male GSD as a pet until 1991 when
the last one died.As his sport until then had been scuba diving and his diving partner wanted to change sports Ron persuaded his wife Maureen that they should breed and show GSD's,under the affix Nordau.
Successes have been runner-
also runner up top youth bitch 2001 with Nordau Nixi.
They had also joined Forth Schutzhund Club in 1993 and their first dog to show promise was Nordau Apollo (Macduff), he was almost ready for Sch 1 when Forth Club closed.
Ron then joined Fife Schutzhund Club and recently passed Sch3 with Iso Vom Zisawinkel
John started in German Shepherds in 1990 firstly in obedience, then showing and breeding under the Josalka affix with his wife Susan. From their second litter they bred came Champion Josalka Barracuda.
John started training in schutzhund at Forth Schutzhund club in 1993 until the club ended due to its ground being used for T in the Park among other reasons in 1998.
Still showing he started handling as well mainly Nordau Krystal, Graloch Olga, Millvins Xinca and Super Trooper at Millvins.
John then joined Fife Schutzhund Club and he is currently working Jarob Afra daughter of Diego vom Huize Joris and Argonne Carmen