"Horand embodied for the enthusiasts of that time the fulfillment of their fondest dreams. He was big for that period, between 24" and 24 1/2", even for the present day a good medium size, with powerful frame, beautiful lines, and a nobly formed head. Clean and sinewy in build, the entire dog was one live wire. His character was on a par with his exterior qualities; marvelous in his obedient fidelity to his master, and above all else, the straightforward nature of a gentleman with a boundless zest for living. Although untrained in puppy hood, nevertheless obedient to the slightest nod when at this master's side; but when left to himself, the maddest rascal, the wildest ruffian and incorrigible provoker of strife. Never idle, always on the go; well disposed to harmless people, but no cringer, mad about children and always in love. What could not have been the accomplishments of such a dog if we, at that time, had only had military or police service training? His faults were the failings of his upbringing, never of his stock. He suffered from a superfluity of unemployed energy, for he was in Heaven when someone was occupied with him and was then the most tractable of dog."

~Captain von Stephanitz
Originator of the breed

Kastor Rüde SZ 153 HD- Sire	Pollux SZ 151 HD- Sire	Roland SVALT 990611 HD- Sire
		Courage SVALT 990086 HD- Dam
	Schäfermädchen von Hanau SZ 154 HD- Dam	No information about the sire - - HD- Sire
		No information about the dam - - HD- Dam
Lene (Sparwasser) SZ 156 HD- Dam	Greif (Sparwasser) SVALT 990217 HD- Sire	No information about the sire - - HD- Sire
		No information about the dam - - HD- Dam
	Lotte (Sparwasser) SVALT 990358 HD- Dam	No information about the sire - - HD- Sire
		No information about the dam - - HD- Dam