Elite Haus K9

Judith A.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Sonora, CA
  • Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Judith A., the breeder behind Elite Haus K9 located in Sonora, CA. At Elite Haus K9, we breed one litter at a time to give every puppy our full attention. Raised in a 24/7 monitored, air-controlled environment, each pup receives individualized care. We prioritize health, provide high-quality nutrition, and support mom and pups with love and essential supplements.

Q. & A. with Judith

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding through my deep love for German Shepherds. After years of training and living with them, I realized how special their loyalty, intelligence, and drive truly are. Breeding became a natural next step—to preserve their incredible traits and share that joy with others.

  • What makes your program special?

    We focus on quality over quantity—we raise just one litter at a time, ensuring each puppy receives dedicated care and attention. Our dogs are raised in a loving, air-controlled environment in the Sierra Foothills, with 24/7 monitoring, early socialization, and a strong foundation in health and temperament. We’re passionate about preserving the integrity of the German Shepherd breed.

  • 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 are sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Judith

Judith has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Judith partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Great Care is taking by matching puppies with their new owners”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes first set of vaccinations, a clean bill of health from our vet, starter food, AKC registration, and early socialization to help your puppy transition smoothly into their new home. . Deposit is refundable within 30 days of pick up date. After 30days the deposit is non refundable.”

Contract & health guarantee

Judith 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 Judith 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 Judith directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Sonora, CA

5607 miles away

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More about Judith

  • Club memberships

    Judith is a member of Tuolumne County Kennel Club.

  • Judith has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Judith was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Judith’s links

Judith is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Elite Haus 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Elite Haus 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.

  • Temperament Test

    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 Judith to bring home their puppies.

  • Rose H.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    From the moment we were in contact with Judy, she was kind and knowledgeable. We had the best experience picking out our new best friend. We had scheduled visits, she sent us updates, and made the whole process smooth and easy. Could not recommend more

    Brianne L.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    We had such a great experience with Judith and her husband. They were knowledgeable, caring, and clearly put so much love into their dogs. Our puppy came home healthy, well-socialized, and already off to an amazing start. They answered all of our questions and made the entire process smooth and reassuring. We couldn’t be happier with our new addition, Walther!

    Andrew B.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Judith was amazing start to finish. They FaceTimed us to see the puppy and let us come before pick up date to see the set up, the parents, and the pup. Will not be using anyone else moving forward, and will push everyone her way. Amazing line and genetics.

  • allie r.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Judy and Tim are amazing! They were so responsive and communicated with us about everything throughout the pregnancy and leading up to our little guy coming home! We facetimed to see our guy and judy was great about giving us everything to make the going home transition as smooth as possible. They both were so forthcoming about what to expect and that we can reach out for any help. When we picked him up you can see how much they love and care about their dogs and puppies. Everything was so well organized and you can see the dedication Elite Haus K9 has in the quality of life they provide to their dogs/puppies. We highly recommend Elite Haus K9 to anyone looking for a professional breeder that will provide happy, healthy, and well loved puppies!

    Carina R.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Judith & Tim were fantastic to work with. We had a great experience with Elite Haus K9 from start to finish. They were incredibly responsive throughout the entire process and even FaceTimed us to show the available puppies, which made us feel comfortable and involved in choosing our puppy. While we waited for pickup day, they regularly sent us photos and videos of our puppy. On pickup date we were sent home fully prepared with a home care packet, all documentation, and complete vet records. You can tell they truly care about their puppies and the families they go to. We were so happy with our experience especially with this being our first time buying a puppy. We ended up recommending Elite Haus K9 to family members, and they ended up getting a puppy from the same litter as well! We are beyond pleased with everything and would highly recommend Elite Haus K9 to anyone looking for a well-bred, loved, and cared-for puppy.

    Luke T.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Judith and Tim were a pleasure to work with. You can tell that they care deeply about the dogs and the integrity of the breed. I found them to be responsive and attentive to my questions and I was able to visit the pup before I purchased. If I were to buy another puppy I would seek them out. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a working line German Shepherd.

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