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.  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.

We also accept personal checks via mail for Deposits.  Zelle email address: dlhk9tex@yahoo.com
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








L2 SHOW-LINE BREEDING
SG ASCHENPUTTEL, RATI & ARRKO ROBIXSON, IPG1
PREGNANCY CONFIRMED - STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FEMALES
PUPPIES EXPECTED ON OR ABOUT  AUGUST 17TH AND AVAILABLE TO GO HOME AROUND OCTOBER 12TH AT 8 WEEKS OLD




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. 

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. A $200 discount is 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.

Shipping via Alaska Airlines is approximately $700. Shipping costs include appropriate size crate, USDA health certificate required to fly and airline fees/taxes. Flight nannies and 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/german_shepherd_dog/breeding.result?father=3264295&mother=3111133

Waiting List

1.  Beth - Female S/C Preference
2.  Amanda - Male L/C Preference
3.  Cyndee & Matt - Male S/C Preference
4.  Alexa & Seth - Male L/C Preference
5.  Jordan - No Gender Preference
6.  Lia - Male S/C Preference


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





N2 LITTER


PUPPIES WHELPED 06/21/2025


SG Jenser vom Nikberger Land, BH, IPG1 


&


Yara vom Haus Middleton
 ONE FEMALE PUPPY LEFT AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE TO GO HOME FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH, 2025





We are very excited to introduce our N2 Litter with Polish Import SG Jenser vom Nikberger Land, BH, IPG1 and 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 energy and lives on a farm with various animals, including cats, other dogs, horses, cows, goats, various birds, wallabies, donkeys, etc. He’s a very environmentally stable, sound-tempered 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 short/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.



Five puppies were whelped on June 21st, 2025.  Three females and two males.  Four solid black and one very dark black/tan male puppy.  Two boys and one girl have long coats and two girls have stock coats.





Mating Outcome:





https://www.pedigreedatabase.com/german_shepherd_dog/breeding.result?father=3260687&mother=3286919 





Waiting List:





1.  Louie - No Gender Preference


2.  Nicole & Shanon - Male Preference


3.  Jake & Elizabeth - 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. A $200 discount is 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.





Shipping via Alaska Airlines is approximately $700. Shipping costs include appropriate size crate, USDA health certificate required to fly and airline fees/taxes. Flight nannies and ground transportation can also be arranged for additional costs.





**Puppies will be weaned on Inukshuk Marine 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.**





LINK BELOW:





https://www.chewy.com/inukshuk-performance-marine-16-dog/dp/764102








WE ARE RESPONSIBLE DOG BREEDERS WHO PLACE PUPPIES BASED ON TEMPERAMENT.  FOR THIS REASON, WE DO NOT ALLOW FOR "PUPPY PICKS" UNTIL PUPPIES ARE SEVEN WEEKS OLD AND HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSESSED BY US.  OFTEN TIMES, WE WILL NOT KNOW WHICH SPECIFIC PUPPY IS AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER THEY ARE 7-8 WEEKS OLD.


Long Coated Female


Stock Coated Female


Stock Coated Female


Long Coated Male (solid black)


Long Coated Male (Black/Tan)