Tormund zum Kolbenguß

Tormund is an impressive male imported from Germany to become a cornerstone of our program. He is medium-large in size with correct proportions, clean lines, and strong masculine expression. His rich pigmentation and natural presence turn heads wherever he goes, and whether he is in motion or simply observing his environment, Torment carries himself with confidence and balance. He has a calm, noble demeanor that transitions seamlessly between family companionship and focused work.

Father Line

Tormund is sired by Orry zum Kolbenguß, a striking male who is admired for his powerful type and elegant movement. Orry has earned a V rating in the show ring and has completed his AD, IGP1, SVAD, and WB titles—demonstrating both structural excellence and solid working ability. His pigmentation, head strength, and body proportions are all traits he consistently passes to his progeny.

Orry is the son of Cyrus vom Osterberger-Land, a legendary name in the German Shepherd world. Cyrus is a two-time VA-rated male and holds the IPO3 working title, representing the perfect union of beauty, capability, and temperament. His influence on modern pedigrees is well known, and his sons and grandsons continue to distinguish themselves across Europe and abroad.

Mother Line

Tormund’s mother, Psky zum Kolbenguß, is a feminine yet powerful female with both structural correctness and working capability. She is V-rated in the show ring and holds IGP1 and BH titles. Psky is a female who has earned praise not only through her accomplishments but through the strength of her presentation.

During her breed survey, Judge Christian Lang described her as:
“Medium-sized, medium-strong, substantial, elongated, very expressive, and very well-pigmented female. Very well-shaped head with excellent mask and dark eyes. High pronounced withers, firm back, harmonious topline and underline, and a very well-set croup. Very good angulation of the fore and hindquarters, straight front and gait, free and efficient movement with excellent presentation. Pronounced TSB.”

This evaluation highlights the qualities Psky reliably contributes to her offspring: structure, type, and strong character.

Tormund’s Breed Survey Summary:

Medium-sized, medium-strong, substantial, elongated, strikingly expressive, very well-pigmented male with a well-shaped, strong head. Pronounced withers, firm back, very well-set croup. Good angulation of the forequarters, very good angulation of the hindquarters, straight front and gait. With excellent presentation, he displays dynamic movement with very good ground cover. Pronounced TSB (temperament, self-confidence, and courage). Excellent. Strikingly expressive male with very good conformation and very good movement.

– Judge Christian Lange

Summary

We are grateful to have Tormund zum Kolbenguß and his diverse, proven pedigree as part of our breeding program. He brings together the power of Cyrus, the elegance of Orry, and the structural correctness of Psky—all wrapped in a steady, intelligent temperament. As he continues to mature, we are excited to see the influence he will bring to our future generations here at Stonewall K9.