Del Lago Canine

Donnie C.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Winchester, KY
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1 year old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Donnie C., the breeder behind Del Lago Canine 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?

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

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

    Our 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.

Donnie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.

Price

Puppy prices include a $3,500 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 over 4 years

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

Donnie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Del Lago Canine 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Del Lago Canine 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.

  • Stacy G.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +4

    I had given up on finding a puppy on Good Dog, until Donnie replied to my request for information. He asked if we could talk first and from that first conversation in early September I knew that this was the kind of breeder that I will always want to work with. They're very caring, patient, and responsive. They took as much time as I needed to answer all of my questions, gave me training tips, and ensured the purchase and pick up process went very smoothly. Five stars all around!! Thank you Donnie and Casey From Stacy, Mayze, and Mac

    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 ❤️❤️🤍🤍

  • 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!!!!!!!!!

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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.

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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.

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