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 $1800 - $2800 and show lines generally range from $2500 - $3500. 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. 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, 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, please print, initial and sign the contract and mail to VHM German Shepherds, PO Box 668, Oakland, OR 97462. You can also scan and email the contract if you wish to dlhk9tex@yahoo.com. We will sign the contract and return a copy to you.
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 3 to 5 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.
2025 PLANNED BREEDINGS
K2 Litter
Xia Warpeco & Havoc vom Haus Middleton
X-rays Show 8-9 Puppies.
Expected to be Available June 21st, 2025
***Wait List is currently CLOSED***
We are very excited to announce our K2 litter with VD Xia Warpeco, ZVV1 and Havoc vom Haus Middleton. We expect this litter to have insane food/ball drive and moderate energy with a nice "off switch" when in the home. Puppies should be highly trainable and able to compete in most club level AKC sports but also make excellent family pets for ACTIVE companion homes. These puppies should be very loyal and territorial/protective as adults. Puppies will all be stock coat (NO LONG COATS) and coloring will be dark sable, solid black and/or bi-color.
The dam, Xia Warpeco, was imported from the Czech Republic and has a-normal hips/elbows, is DM "Clear", Spondy "0" and clear shoulder x-rays. Xia has been Embark DNA tested for over 250 illnesses known to have a genetic component. She also earned her "VD" show title, which is equivilant to "very good". She has her ZVV1 working title, which she earned before the age of two and which tests her ability at protection, obedience and tracking.
The sire, Havoc vom Haus Middleton is the great grandson of my now deceased Police K9 partner, Tex vom Erlenbusch. His dam is our Czech import, Zea Kateko, ZVV1, who was also tested in protection, obedience and tracking. Havoc has certified hips, 0/1 elbows, is DM Clear and has been tested for over 250 illnesses known to have a genetic components.
We expect mating to take place in February 2025, with puppies being whelped at the end of April/beginning May and available to go home mid-June 2025. German Shepherd experience preferred.
Puppies in this litter will be $2400 for both males and females. Prices include limited AKC registration, microchip, puppies will be de-wormed at least three times, age appropriate vaccinations, a written health guarantee and a puppy "starter" bag with food, toy, bowl, leash, collar and mama scented blanket. We do offer a $200 discount for Veterans, First Responders (Law Enforcement/Fire) and repeat customers.
WAITING LIST:
1. Kiani - Female Preference
2. Donna & Bruce - Female Preference
3. Justin - No Gender Preference
4. Derek - Male Preference
5. Angela - Male Preference
6. Kevin - Male Preference
7. Simon - Female Preference
If interested, please fill out our online puppy application. For any additional questions, please email me at dlhk9tex@yahoo.com. If you prefer to speak via telephone, please email us and we will be happy to set up at telephone consultation to discuss our puppies and breeding program.
All of our puppies are weaned on Inukshuk 26/16 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.
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L2 SHOW-LINE BREEDING
SG ASCHENPUTTEL, RATI & ARRKO ROBIXSON, IPG1
EARLIEST EXPECTED AVAILABLILITY SEPTEMBER 2025
PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING SPECIFICS ON POTENTIAL AVAILABILITY DATES
L2 Litter
Arrko & Aschenputtel
This litter will be a 100% show-line breeding and should produce low-moderate drives with moderate energy. Based on Embark DNA trait testing, we suspect there will be both solid black and black & tan/red puppies in this litter. Additionally, we should have both long/plush coats and short/stock coats available. This litter should produce potential for conformation, therapy, entry level type AKC dog sports and active companion pets.
Dam is SG Aschenputtel vom Amur, RATI - call name Asche. Asche has a-normal hips (ZW 77), a-normal elbows, is DM Clear, Full Embark Panel (Clear) and has AKC DNA on file. Asche was imported from Germany and is of West German Show Lines.
Sire will be Arrko Robixson, IPG1 (Owned and loved by Shawnie Decker). Arrko has a-normal hips, a-normal elbows, is DM Clear, Full Embark Panel (Clear) and has AKC DNA on file. Arrko was imported from Poland and is of West German/Polish Show Lines.
The pricing for this litter is $2800 for both males and females. We will offer a $200 discount on this litter for all veterans, first responders (Police/Fire/EMT) and repeat customers.
Puppies should be available to go home mid-June 2025, 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 26/16 formula and will be sent home with a five-day supply.
Mating Outcome:
https://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/breeding.result?father=3264295&mother=3111133
Waiting List
1. Beth - Female Preference
2. Greg - No Gender Preference (Long Coat)
3. Sarah - No Gender Preference
4. Amanda - Male Preference
5. Louie - No Gender Preference
6. Erica - Male Preference
All of our puppies are weaned on Inukshuk 26/16 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.
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N2 PLANNED BREEDING
SG Jenser vom Nikberger Land, BH, IPG1 / Yara vom Haus Middleton
EXPECTED AVAILABLILITY August 2025
We are very excited to announce our planned N2 Litter with Polish Import SG Jenser vom Nikberger Land, BH, IPG1 and our Yara vom Haus Middleton.
The dam is Yara vom Haus Middleton, from our "Y" litter with our Czech Imports, VD Donar Skocicka samota, ZVV1 and Zea Kateko, ZVV1. Yara has moderate to high energy and moderate drives. She’s incredibly smart, as well as super affectionate and loving. She gets along with all other dogs, males and females alike, and is very gentle and playful with our puppies. She enjoys chasing her kong and splashing in the water on our 20-acre ranch. As for health, Yara has certified OFA "excellent" hips and "normal" elbows. She is DM "clear" and has been Embark DNA tested for 256 illnesses known to have a genetic component. She is a Scott’s Syndrome carrier but since the sire is NOT a carrier, these puppies will not be at risk.
The sire is Polish import SG Jenser vom Nikberger Land, BH, IPG1 (call name “Jack”), owned and loved by S&S German Shepherds. Jack has low-moderate drive and moderate energy and lives on a farm with various animals, including cats, other dogs, horses, etc. He’s a very sound-minded, stable boy who enjoys squeaky toys and hanging out with his family. He does have both his working and show titles and has a-normal hips and elbows. He is also DM Clear and Embark Clear.
These puppies will be a combination of working and show lines. Coloring should be dark sable or solid black based on genetic traits. This litter will also produce both long and stock coats. We suspect these puppies will have low-moderate drive and moderate energy. Puppies should have high trainability and would do best in active pet homes or in entry-level type dog sports like Barn Hunt, Fast Cat, Trick Dog, etc. Potential for service work and scent work.
We expect breeding to take place in early April, puppies to be whelped in June and puppies to be ready to go home in early August 2025.
Mating Outcome:
https://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/breeding.result?father=3260687&mother=3286919
Waiting List:
1. Breeder Pick - Female Pick
2. Sarah - Female Preference
PUPPIES IN THIS LITTER ARE $2500 FOR BOTH MALES & FEMALES
Deposits are $500 and placing on waiting list is based on when deposits are received. 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. Discounts are offered 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.
**Puppies will be weaned on Inukshuk 26/16 All Life Stages food which would need to be ordered through Chewy.com as it is not sold in pet stores. We suggest ordering in advance.**
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