vˈɑːn stˈɛfɐnˌɪts wʌz sˌoʊ ɪmpɹˈɛst baɪ hˈɛktɚz ɪntˈɛlɪdʒəns, stɹˈɛŋθ ænd oʊbˈiːdiəns ðæt hiː pˈɜːtʃɪst ðə dˈɑːɡ fɔːɹ tˈuːhˈʌndɹɪd dʒˈɜːmən ɡˈoʊld mˈɑːɹks.
Von Stephanitz was so impressed by Hektor's intelligence, strength and obedience that he purchased the dog for 200 German gold marks.