Grothaus K9 Working German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Serenia G., the breeder behind Grothaus K9 Working German Shepherds located in Prineville, OR. We strive to breed and produce working line German Shepherd puppies with excellent health, solid temperament, strong nerves, and balanced drives. German Shepherds that work on the field, on the street, and in the home.
Q. & A. with Serenia
What makes your program special?
Here at Grothaus, we strive to breed and produce true working line German Shepherd puppies with excellent health, solid temperament, strong nerves, and balanced drives. German Shepherds that work on the field, on the street, and in the home. All of our dogs are titled before breeding as well as having their ‘A’ stamp and/or OFA certifications. While not breeding often, we put a great deal of time and effort into planning each litter. As any good breeder will tell you, quality females are the backbone to a good breeding program, and we’ve started with the best.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.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Serenia
Serenia 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 $300 refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Serenia 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 Serenia 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 Serenia 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Serenia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Prineville, OR
2241 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Roberts Field
2256 miles away
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More about Serenia
Club memberships
Serenia is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America, National Association of Canine Scent Work, and High Desert Schutzhund Club.
Serenia has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Serenia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Serenia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Grothaus K9 Working German Shepherds 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
Ronin, dad
German Shepherd
About Ronin
Ronin is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Serenia decided to make him part of their program. Serenia 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.
Amy, mom
German Shepherd
About Amy
Amy is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Serenia decided to make her part of their program. Serenia 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
Grothaus K9 Working German Shepherds 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Dentition
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.
DNA Profile, 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).
