Haus Kriegerhund

Josie J.

Breeder of German Shepherds

Meet the breeder

I'm Josie J., the breeder behind Haus Kriegerhund located in La Porte, IN. I only produce health-tested, solid and confident German Shepherds who can work, want to work, have great structure and nerve as well. I do not breed dogs with poor digestive systems, hip/elbow dysplasia, DM or skin conditions, as it is not fair to the dog.

Q. & A. with Josie

Why did you start breeding?
I have been mentored and taught by several very successful, reputable advocates of the breed. I decided to start a responsible small breeding program after seeing so many unhealthy and mentally unstable dogs. I would like to help change that for this amazing breed and be sure I am representing the best the breed has to offer.
What makes your program special?
I have been training, titling, and competing with high-quality working line German Shepherds for a few years. I do extensive research into genetics and health testing of all animals. I will only breed the best animals and provide pups that are very confident, strong, and make healthy companions. I am very conscious about who I offer my stud services to and always ensure that each pairing will produce healthy puppies with great health and conformation.
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 tan, and bi-color. 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.

Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Red Collar
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Josie

Josie 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 $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"This price includes first vaccinations, regular dewormings, microchip and first veterinary exam. Puppies will be introduced to multiple environmental stimuli as well as sounds, animals, people. Deposit will be refunded if I do not feel you are a good fit."

Contract & health guarantee

Josie 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 Josie 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 Josie 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
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - AKC registration
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in La Porte, IN

Other pick-up locations

Meet at South Bend Airport

More about Josie

Club memberships
Josie is a member of Kriegerhund K9 Services , Northwest Indiana Working Dogs , AKC, and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
K9 handler, Dog trainer, Canine Nutritionist, Veterinary Technician , Fitness and Nutrition Diploma (e-Training for Dogs).
Josie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Josie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Josie’s links
- Facebook
- Website

Josie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Haus Kriegerhund 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

Josie J.
Litter update on 15 Nov 2025 •
This little boy is available again, due to a family emergency. He has the most fun, playful personality.
Ares and Abi's litter
Josie J.
Program update on 29 Sept 2025 •
5 days old, napping after breakfast. 🥰

Parent dogs

Abi, mom
German Shepherd
About Abi
Abi is a beautiful, solid black female. She is of nice size, and has a wonderful disposition. She is currently earning her titles in Schutzhund with high scores in her IGP1. She is social and very active. Great food and toy drives, pups will be very talented and able to train and compete in many different sports!
Excellent health testing
Temperament Test, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.
Boris, dad
German Shepherd
About Boris
Boris is a large dark sable male, with beautiful structure and thick bone. He has medium food drive and high prey drive. He is a powerful dog, who competes in Schutzhund/IGP, does bite suit work and detection. He is a natural tracker, has big, full, hard grips on the decoy. And will fight and try to pull them down. His temperament is solid, I can use him to teach heeling to a youth. His pups so far, are very well rounded and love to work. Some are started in sports, some are agility training, detection, SAR, and even UKC ring.
Finney, mom
German Shepherd
About Finney
Finney is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Josie decided to make her part of their program. Josie 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

Excellent level

Haus Kriegerhund 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).