I'm Kristine H., the breeder behind Dunkelheit zu Licht German Shepherd K9 located in High Point, NC. I offer top-quality German Shepherd puppies with a focus on health, form, and function. I believe quality is more important than quantity. I work hard to produce healthy, happy German Shepherd puppies, and I take great pride in my breeding program. I look forward to connecting you with your new pup!
Q. & A. with Kristine
Why did you start breeding?
German Shepherds are my passion, and I can't imagine spending life without them. I am dedicated to achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and I love to raise puppies and prepare them for their forever homes.
What makes your program special?
My breeding program stands out amongst others because of the personal attention I give to every detail of the journey. My priorities when breeding are health and temperament, and I strive to improve the line with each generation by seeking out complementary traits in compatible puppy parents.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Purple collar male
Went home
Male
Green collar female
Went home
Female
Cora red collar female
Went home
Female
Blue collar male
Went home
Male
Yellow collar Female
Went home
Female
Grey collar male
Went home
Male
Orange collar male
Went home
Male
Brown collar male
Went home
Male
Pink collar male
Went home
Male
Boy 8
Went home
Male
Boy 9
Went home
Male
Boy 7
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Brody
Went home
Male
Bain
Went home
Male
Bria
Went home
Female
Bryson
Went home
Male
Bronx
Went home
Male
Brock
Went home
Male
Byron
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kristine
Kristine 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes puppy registration paperwork, microchip, deworming, first round of shots, discount for Trupanion pet insurance, discount for Nuvet supplements puppy socialization and a puppy pack. I have a paid waitlist so if you are interested the deposit for Nala and Kqin litter is $200.
$3000 limited registration
$3500 full registration released once titles and health testing have been done. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristine 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 Kristine 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 Kristine directly.
Dunkelheit zu Licht German Shepherd K9 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
Parent dogs
Torro, dad
German Shepherd
About Torro
Torro is a male German Shepherd almost 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristine decided to make him part of their program. Kristine has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Beta, mom
German Shepherd
About Beta
Beta is a female German Shepherd over 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Nala, mom
German Shepherd
About Nala
Nala is a female German Shepherd almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristine decided to make her part of their program. Kristine has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Dunkelheit zu Licht German Shepherd K9 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.
Brucellosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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 Kristine to bring home their puppies.
Rebecca C.
Verified owner · Sept. 2022
It was a very nice they were very helpful and friendly had everything ready to go highly recommended