You can purchase your dog with confidence because all of our German Shepherds are registered with the AKC for their lineage. Rest assured, knowing that careful research is put into our breeding program. Since our dogs go on to do important jobs — like become PTSD work puppies — we look into several generations of their pedigree. Before selecting a foundation dog, we search for.
- OFA
- PennHIP
- Excellent
- Good
We take a look at the parents, grandparents, and even grandparents looking for HD-SV: HD a-normal (a1) — meaning hips are normal — and (a2) — meaning the dog is good for breeding.
Since we know that many of our dogs become puppies for military families or therapy work puppies, we adhere to our standards and never breed inferior dogs. Using the ratings as a tool, we select the healthiest foundation dogs, which, in turn, reduces the occurrence of genetic diseases such as hip dysplasia, a common problem with the breed. All of our foundation dogs are tested for life-ending diseases and are clear of Degenerative Myelopathy (DM).
We at VonSila believe our German Shepherds make excellent service dogs and disability work puppies. Shepherds are intelligent, devoted dogs that can learn advanced commands with little effort. Well-bred dogs are laid back with a level of endurance that gives them great workability.
Our German Shepherd puppies also make a great addition to law enforcement families. They are suitable for just about any home and are known as velcro dogs because they never leave their owner's side! They love human interaction, welcoming their families with tail wags and puppy kisses. Our dogs get along well with kids and other pets while still maintaining their guard dog instincts. You won't just be getting a pet; you'll gain a new family member!
If you are looking for an AKC German Shepherd breeder for quality old-fashioned straight-back dogs, look no further. Our breeding program has grown throughout the years due to our sincere love for canines, and we have created a lineage of Shepherds that stays true to our promise of quality. Our dogs are important to us, and we want them to be important to you too.