Del Lago Canine Center

Donnie C.

Breeder of Icelandic Sheepdogs and German Shepherds

  • Winchester, KY
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Vader

Ready now

11 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Donnie C., the breeder behind Del Lago Canine Center located in Winchester, KY. We breed dogs that are healthy and have proven themselves to be outstanding at their jobs. Our puppies are adaptable, and we train and socialize them to prepare them for their future roles. All breeding dogs live in homes with families and the litters will be whelped and raised in our home.

Q. & A. with Donnie

  • What makes your program special?

    We offer outgoing and intelligent dogs to working and companion homes. We breed for health, temperament, and ability.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    German Shepherd puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Icelandic Sheepdog puppies include gold and white, cream and white, red, and red and white. German Shepherd puppies include sable, black, black and red, bi-color, and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Donnie

Donnie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,500 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee

Donnie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Donnie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Donnie directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Donnie.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Winchester, KY

4383 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Blue Grass Airport

4397 miles away

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Meet in Columbus, OH

4243 miles away

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More about Donnie

  • Club memberships

    Donnie is a member of Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America, Working German Shepherd Dog Promotion Association, German Shepherd Dog Club of America, United Schutzhund Clubs of America, and Working Dogs of America .

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

  • Donnie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Donnie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Donnie’s links

Donnie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Del Lago Canine Center meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

German Shepherd

Icelandic Sheepdog

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Del Lago Canine Center reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for German Shepherds.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Full Embark Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Donnie to bring home their puppies.

  • Kennedi R.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

      • +5

    Donnie was amazing to work with — very communicative, honest, and incredibly dedicated to producing healthy, sound German Shepherds. After losing my last GSD suddenly to cancer, health and temperament were my top priorities. Donnie took the time to walk me through his breeding lines, all of the health testing he does, and the steps he takes to ensure his puppies get the best start. My puppy is only 11 weeks old and is already housebroken, knows almost a dozen commands, and has the perfect balance of outgoing, loving, and easy-to-settle — exactly what you hope for in a young GSD. I’m so grateful I chose Donnie and truly appreciate the care and intention he puts into his program. So glad I found him, and will definitely purchase from him again when we’re ready to expand our little family again!

    SG

    Seth G.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Everything was perfect; communication was kept every step of the way. A breeder who was honest with the good and the bad, and helped us make the best decision. 15/10 would recommend for anyone looking for a dog.

    CG

    Christen G.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Words cannot express how easy Donnie w Del Lago Kennels made picking up our beautiful baby girl German Shepherd. We love our lil one and she is SO smart and loving. Thank you, Donnie!!!!!!!!!

  • CH

    Carol or Ken H.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    We contacted Del Lago because we recently lost our GSD to DM, and I noticed that DLCC tested both parents of puppies for DM and many other issues common to GSDs. We were looking for a black puppy and had one of Donnie’s puppies picked out. After speaking with Donnie, he suggested that, because of our age, the puppy we chose would be too “active” for us and suggested we take one of the other puppies. We followed his advice and chose a different puppy. Donnie and everyone at DLCC were wonderful and kept us updated with pictures of our puppy. We can’t say enough wonderful things about DLCC! The puppy we got is WONDERFUL. After our experience with Donnie and Casey at DLCC, we recommend that anyone who wants to be treated fair and by folks who are knowledgeable about the breed, DLCC is the best!

    Justina E.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    We received Talon from Donnie and Kasey 3/31/25 and she is just perfect. The breeders were beyond perfect to work with. They spent hours communicating and sharing an abundance of information for us about our pup. They have a wealth of information and sent food and care package with the transporter. I knew within the first two mins of communicating with Donnie and Kasey they were the breeders for us. Talon is perfect. She already sits and follows simple commands. She melts our hearts and she is in our forever home. We will forever be grateful as we just lost our beloved GSD and now we have a new one to love thanks to these amazing breeders. Please talk to them if you are looking for a GSD ❤️❤️🤍🤍

    Kristin B.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

      • +8

    I was connected to Donnie through a working dog friend, who owned the sire to an upcoming litter. I had met the sire many times and watched him work, and dreamt to have a puppy out of him one day. My friend mentioned the upcoming litter and referred me to Donnie. I called him that same day and he and Kasey were amazing to work with! From our initial conversation up until we picked up our puppy, both of them were very easy to talk to during that time. We had many conversations about my previous experience as a working dog handler and what I was looking for, and Donnie completely understood and wanted ensure they would pick the right puppy that would best fit our family and lifestyle. Once the litter was born, we got plenty of updates, videos, and photos as they grew and their personalities began to take shape. Everyone involved in the litter did an amazing job evaluating the puppies and chose our “dark blue” puppy for us, now named “Dean”. He’s been just a fantastic dog so far, and we’re beyond grateful for Donnie and Kasey. They are fully committed to producing well-bred, well-rounded working dogs that are awesome on and off the field and are great family dogs. We look forward to our life with Dean in our home and the adventures we’ll have together in dog sports!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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