We are pleased to announce the arrival of three beautiful males and two gorgeous females on 03/10/14. Two sable males, one black/tan male and two black/tan females. All puppies have big heads, strong bone structure and are healthy and active. We will be updating photos on our website as they develop. This is a repeat breeding as we were so happy with the last litter.
Puppy pricing is $1,500 and includes AKC "Limited" registration (pending OFA hip certifications), dew claw removal, microchip, first two vaccinations, deworming, hip guarantee and puppies will be started on Heartguard.
Deposits are $250 and non-refundable unless we can not fulfill your request. Puppies will be evaluated and I will make recommendations on which puppy would best suit your goals. The highest drive puppies should not go to "pet" homes and the lowest drive puppies should not go to "working" homes.
Please see the "Puppy Contract" section for further details.
We do give discounts for active Military and Law Enforcement.
Our working line puppies generally range from $2000 - $3000 and show lines generally range from $2800 - $3800. These are general price ranges and pricing can vary depending on pedigrees and individual puppies. Deposits are required in order to be placed on the waiting list and are non-refundable, although deposits can be transferred to another upcoming litter, if requested or if there are not enough puppies in a litter to accommodate everyone on our list. Deposits can be transferred no more than twice and will only be held for two years before it is forfeited. Puppies generally will be sold as "pet quality" unless evaluated as "working quality" by a professional trainer. Most puppies would do well in ACTIVE companion homes and in homes wanting to start in club level Schutzhund (IPO) Dog sports. All puppies come with pre-paid AKC registration, litter pedigree, micro-chipped, Up-to-Date on vaccinations, de-wormed, started on heart-worm medication, vet health record, puppy gift basket (bowl, leash, collar, food, toy, blanket, etc), and hip/health guarantee per written contract. All puppies sold will be either DM "Clear" or "Carrier" - Puppies will NOT be "AT RISK" for DM per parentage.
All puppies are sold with LIMITED AKC registration which can be converted to FULL registration once the puppy passes the required health certifications as specified in the written contract. This is done in order to protect the German Shepherd breed from being plagued with genetic health problems due to poor breeding practices.
Deposits are $500.00 and are non-refundable. We accept Zelle, Venmo and Personal Checks for Deposits. We can also provide a link to pay via Good Dog. Please speak with us prior to using the Good Dog payment options so we can help you avoid their added fees. PAYMENT VIA GOOD DOG SHOULD ONLY BE MADE VIA THE LINK WE SEND. If you wish to pay using Paypal, this can be done per arrangement and will require the service fees (usually 3%) be paid by the customer. We do accept full payments via cash, personal check (MUST BE RECEIVED AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE PICK-UP), Venmo and Zelle without any additional fees. Prior to leaving a deposit, please review our Puppy Contract and complete the Puppy Application to ensure that we can fulfill your requests.
http://www.vhmgermanshepherds.com/application.html
Should your application be accepted and you wish to leave a deposit, we will send you an electronic signature request for our puppy contract, which can be completed electronically. You can also print, sign and mail the contract to VHM German Shepherds, PO Box 668, Oakland, Oregon 97462. Additionally, you can scan and email the contract if you wish to dlhk9tex@yahoo.com. We will sign the contract and return a copy to you at pick-up.
I will respond to all applications within 72 hours of receiving them via email pending any unforeseen circumstances.
WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE APPLICATIONS/PURCHASE REQUESTS FOR ANY REASONS WE DEEM RELEVANT.
We are a breeder of European show and working-line German Shepherds. We typically raise 4 to 6 litters each year at our home. Puppies are shown by appointment only.
Zelle phone number: 541-900-4330
For those clients who are unable to to travel, delivery is available within a 250 mile radius for an additional $30 per hour drive time to cover our time, fuel and additional travel expenses. Delivery dates are subject to weather conditions and scheduling. If we are delivering multiple puppies to one location, we can discount travel expenses. Please contact us via email or by telephone to discuss options and to set up personal delivery. We do provide periodic FREE delivery to the Redding area. Again, free Redding delivery is subject to weather conditions, road conditions and breeder scheduling.
We can also ship puppies via Alaska Airlines Cargo or via a Ground Transportation Service. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions regarding transportation.
Understanding Hip and Elbow ratings
Since the AKC requires no genetic health testing for hips/elbows, we use the SV model (passing hips required in Germany since 1966). Passing hips range from A-Normal to Noch-Zugelassen. For Elbows, passing ranges from Normal (0/0) to ED Noch-Zugelassen (1/1). Below are the charts to help explain the ratings.
AS RESPONSIBLE DOG BREEDERS WHO PLACE PUPPIES BASED ON TEMPERAMENT, WE DO NOT ALLOW FOR "PUPPY PICKS" UNTIL PUPPIES ARE SEVEN WEEKS OLD AND HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSESSED BY US. WE WILL NOT KNOW WHICH SPECIFIC PUPPY IS AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER THEY ARE 7-8 WEEKS OLD, SO IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE COLORS AND COAT LENGTHS IN A LITTER, AND YOU HAVE A VERY SPECIFIC PREFERENCE IN APPEARANCE, PLEASE DISCUSS THIS WITH US IN ADVANCE.
PLANNED 2026 LITTERS
T2 WORKING-SHOW LITTER
SG Aschenputtel vom Amur, RATI & Havoc vom Haus Middleton
SUCCESSFUL MATING ON 02/07/2026 - Puppies expected to whelp April 2026
TWO MALE SPOTS OPEN ON WAITLIST - FEMALE SPOTS CLOSED
Expected to go home the first weekend in JUNE 2026
We are very excited to announce the planned mating of our Aschenputtel vom Amur and Havoc vom Haus Middleton. This will be a combination of working and show lines, with an emphasis on conformation and drive. We expect puppies to be highly intelligent with enough drive to perform a job, have excellent focus, moderate energy and a very nice on/off switch.
The dam is SG Aschenputtel vom Amur, RATI, who was imported from Germany. Aschenputtel, call name Asche, has a-normal hips and elbows and is DM Clear. Asche has also been Embark DNA tested and is clear of all 250 + illness with a known genetic component. Asche is confident, social and very affectionate. She has great food drive, moderate/low toy drive and moderate energy. Asche does carry for both dominant and recessive black, as well as long coat.
Havoc vom Haus Middleton is the great-grandson of my now deceased Police K9 partner, Tex vom Erlenbush. Havoc has a pedigree filled with famous dogs, including the 2000 working dog champion, Asko von der Lutter. Havoc has a nice on/off switch and can go from fierce protection dog to sweet, cuddly family pet. Havoc was raised by us and has produced some of our favorite puppies over the years. He enjoys playing fetch, chasing passing cars and absolutely LOVES to swim in pretty much any body of water, including water troughs on hot, summer days. Havoc lives in a "Guardian" home with his family, sheep and livestock protection dogs. Havoc has OFA Fair hips and 0/1 elbows. Havoc is DM Clear and has been Embark DNA tested and is not at risk of any of the 250+ illnesses tested for.
Based on DNA traits, this litter should produce 63% solid black puppies, 25% sables and 13% black with tan point and black masking. Both Havoc and Asche are stock coat, but both do carry the gene to produce long coats. Based on this information, we expect MOSTLY stock coats with the potential for some long coats.
The pricing for this litter is $2500 for either males or females.
Deposits are $500 and placing on waiting list is based on when deposits are received. Final payment is due at pick-up and can be made via Zelle, Venmo or cash. We also offer a payment plan through Klarna for qualified applicants that allows for up to $2000 in four interest-free installments (please inquire in advance). If we chose a puppy from this litter, we will have first pick. Puppy picks are done when puppies are 7-8 weeks old and temperaments are more visible. A $200 discount is offered on this litter to military veterans, first responders (Police, Fire, EMS) and repeat customers. If interested, please contact us for additional information. Waiting list is open and deposits are being accepted for this litter.
Shipping via Alaska Airlines is approximately $700. Shipping costs include appropriate size crate, USDA health certificate required to fly and airline fees/taxes. Ground transportation can also be arranged for additional costs.
Puppies should be available to go home when they are 8 weeks old. Puppies come with pre-paid AKC registration, microchip, dewormed, vet exam, age-appropriate vaccinations and a written health/hip guarantee. Puppies will be weaned on Inukshuk Marine 16 formula and will be sent home with a five-day supply.
Mating Outcome:
https://www.pedigreedatabase.com/breeding.result?father=2942783&mother=3111133
Waiting List:
1. Joanne - (Tennessee) - Female
2. Melanie - (Myrtle Creek, OR) - Male
3. Felica - (Washington State) - Female
4. Sarah - (Washington State) - Female
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
All of our puppies are weaned on Inukshuk Marine 16 dog food. This food is not available in pet stores and should be ordered via Chewy.com to either continue on this all-life-stages food or to help transition to a new, high quality large breed puppy or all-life-stages food.
LINK BELOW:
https://www.chewy.com/inukshuk-performance-marine-16-dog/dp/764102
We are super excited to announce our S2 Litter with our Graceful Madelyn vom Haus Middleton (Maddie) and UKC CH IntCH Esteemed K9's Don't Kiss and Tell, DS (Smooch - owned and loved by Crescent Lake Shepherds). This litter will consist of ALL SABLE long-coated puppies with suspected moderate drives and moderate energy. They will all be exposed to various sounds, flooring, obstacles, environments, other dogs and our two cats. This will be both Maddie's and Smooch's first litter so we can't wait to see the amazing dogs they produce together!
Maddie is a coated black/red WGSL with a tad bit of Czech working lines mixed in a few generations back for the purpose of outbreeding. We imported Maddie's maternal grandmother, Meggy von der Fangschleuse, IPO1, from Germany and her great, great Grandpa was my very first shepherd, Tex vom Erlenbusch, Sch1, who was also imported from Germany. Maddie's sire, Arrko Robixson, IPO1, is a coated WGSL imported from Poland. Maddie has "Good" hips, "normal" elbows and is DM/Embark "Clear".
The sire, Smooch, has his UKC Champion status and title in Dock Diving. Smooch is medium energy, medium-high drive (high toy/food). Smooch is described as a neutral go with the flow type of dog who is happy to do whatever you're doing. He loves his family and pack, is neutral to strangers, unknown dogs, cats, wildlife, etc. He has no same-sex aggression, no handler aggression or dog aggression. He has "Fair" hips, "normal" elbows, is a DM "Carrier" (not at risk) and is otherwise Embark Clear.
The pricing for this litter is $3000 for either males or females.
Deposits are $500 and placing on waiting list is based on when deposits are received. Final payment is due at pick-up and can be made via Zelle, Venmo or cash. We also offer a payment plan through Klarna for qualified applicants that allows for up to $2000 in four interest-free installments (please inquire in advance). If we chose a puppy from this litter, we will have first pick. Puppy picks are done when puppies are 7-8 weeks old and temperaments are more visible. A $300 discount is offered on this litter to military veterans, first responders (Police, Fire, EMS) and repeat customers. If interested, please contact us for additional information. Waiting list is open and deposits are being accepted for this litter.
Shipping via Alaska Airlines is approximately $700. Shipping costs include appropriate size crate, USDA health certificate required to fly and airline fees/taxes. Ground transportation can also be arranged for additional costs.
Puppies should be available to go home when they are 8 weeks old. Puppies come with pre-paid AKC registration, microchip, dewormed, vet exam, age-appropriate vaccinations and a written health/hip guarantee. Puppies will be weaned on Inukshuk Marine 16 formula and will be sent home with a five-day supply.
Mating Outcome:
https://www.pedigreedatabase.com/breeding.result?father=3290154&mother=3292937
Waiting List:
1. Chad & Amber (La Center, WA area) - Male Preference
2. Courtney (Enumclaw, WA area) - Male Preference
3. Vivian (Anchorage, Alaska area) - Female Preference
4. Caroline (Eugene, OR) - Male Preference
5. ________________________________
6. ________________________________
All of our puppies are weaned on Inukshuk Marine 16 dog food. This food is not available in pet stores and should be ordered via Chewy.com to either continue on this all-life-stages food or to help transition to a new, high quality large breed puppy or all-life-stages food.
LINK BELOW:
https://www.chewy.com/inukshuk-performance-marine-16-dog/dp/764102
S2 LONG-COAT SHOW-LINE LITTER
Graceful Madelyn vom Haus Middleton & Esteemed K9's Don't Kiss and Tell
PREGNANCY CONFIRMED VIA ULTRASOUND ON 03/04/2026
EXPECTED TO WHELP MARCH 30TH & READY FOR NEW HOMES APPROXIMATELY MAY 25TH, 2026
WAITLIST IS OPEN FOR FEMALES ONLY
U2 REPEAT WORKING-LINE LITTER
Princess Sophia vom Haus Middleton & VD Donar Skocicka samota, ZVV1
EXPECTED TO WHELP EARLY MAY - READY TO GO HOME END OF JUNE 2026
NATURAL MATING OCCURRED ON MARCH 6TH, 2026
WAITLIST IS OPEN - THIS IS OUR LAST LITTER OF 2026
This is a planned repeat mating between our Czech import, VD Donar Skocicka samota, ZVV1 and our Princess Sophia vom Haus Middleton (call name Sophie). Donar was imported from the Czech Republic, where he received his "Very Good" show rating and "ZVV1" working title. Additionally, Donar was evaluated as "recommended for breeding" by a Judge while in the Czech Republic. Donar has certified a-normal hips/elbows, is DM Clear, Spondy-0 and is not at risk for developing 256 genetically identified illnesses via Embark testing.
Sophie is the daughter of our Czech Import Zea Kateko, ZVV1 and is a descendent of our Czech Import Uma z Holykova, IPO2 and my West German import, Tex vom Erlenbusch, Sch1, Police Dog. Sophie is a heavy-boned, powerful girl with beautiful structure. She has a very nice "off" switch, no handler aggression and gets along well with both male and female dogs. Sophie has OFA certified "Good" hips and "normal" elbows. Additionally, Sophie is DM Clear and is not at risk for developing 256 genetically identified illnesses via Embark testing.
These puppies should have excellent natural protective instincts and drives. The last mating in 2025 resulted in three females and three males. Those puppies went to family homes with children, other dogs and cats. We suspect these puppies would do well in protection, competitive dog sports, SAR, therapy, service work and in active companion homes with previous GSD experience (or other herding/working breeds) or with people willing to work with a trainer to better understand the needs of this particular breed. They will be extremely intelligent and focused with excellent trainability. All of our dogs are exposed to a variety of adults, children, other dogs, cats, chickens, etc. for maximum socialization. All puppies will be stock coat (short) as Sophie does not carry the gene to produce long coats. Colors expected are sable, bi-color and black/tan.
The pricing for this litter is $2500 for either males or females.
Deposits are $500 and placing on waiting list is based on when deposits are received. Final payment is due at pick-up and can be made via Zelle, Venmo or cash. We also offer a payment plan through Klarna for qualified applicants that allows for up to $2000 in four interest-free installments (please inquire in advance). If we chose a puppy from this litter, we will have first pick. Puppy picks are done when puppies are 7-8 weeks old and temperaments are more visible. A $300 discount is offered on this litter to military veterans, first responders (Police, Fire, EMS) and repeat customers. If interested, please contact us for additional information. Waiting list is open and deposits are being accepted for this litter.
Shipping via Alaska Airlines is approximately $700. Shipping costs include appropriate size crate, USDA health certificate required to fly and airline fees/taxes. Ground transportation can also be arranged for additional costs.
Puppies should be available to go home when they are 8 weeks old. Puppies come with pre-paid AKC registration, microchip, dewormed, vet exam, age-appropriate vaccinations and a written health/hip guarantee. Puppies will be weaned on Inukshuk Marine 16 formula and will be sent home with a five-day supply.
Waiting List:
1. Erica (Roseburg, OR) - Male Preference
2. Addy & Justin (Kelso, WA) - Female Preference
3. ____________________________
4. ____________________________
5. ____________________________
6. ____________________________
All of our puppies are weaned on Inukshuk Marine 16 dog food. This food is not available in pet stores and should be ordered via Chewy.com to either continue on this all-life-stages food or to help transition to a new, high quality large breed puppy or all-life-stages food.
LINK BELOW:
https://www.chewy.com/inukshuk-performance-marine-16-dog/dp/764102
