Haus Stärke K9s
- Eugene, OR ·
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Upcoming litters
Planned German Shepherd litter
Due Nov. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Shawnie J., the breeder behind Haus Stärke K9s located in Eugene, OR. Welcome to Haus Stärke K9s! At Haus Stärke, we pour our hearts into raising healthy, confident, well-rounded puppies. Every puppy holds a place in our hearts, and when they go home, their families become part of ours. We’re proud to offer guidance, support, and advice for life❤️.
Q. & A. with Shawnie
Why did you start breeding?
German Shepherds were part of our lives long before we began breeding. I grew up around people who bred and trained dogs, which sparked my interest from an early age. After years of owning and working with German Shepherds, my admiration for the breed only grew. Eventually, that passion developed into a desire to build a responsible breeding program of my own.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is truly a family affair. Our dogs and puppies are raised alongside our family, with everyone involved in their care, training, and socialization. They’re also exposed to family members with special needs, giving them unique experiences with different communication styles and abilities. Some even learn hand signs to communicate with our special needs family members!What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock, plush, and long coat varieties. 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, black and red, and bi-color. 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.
Red collar female
Went homeFemale
Pink collar Female
Went homeFemale
Green collar male
Went homeMale
Brown collar male
Went homeMale
White collar female
Went homeFemale
Purple collar female
Went homeFemale
Orange collar male
Went homeMale
Blue collar male
Went homeMale
Grey collar
Went homeFemale
Pink Collar aka Beretta
Went homeFemale
Blue Collar aka Remington
Went homeFemale
Purple collar aka Uzi
Went homeFemale
Grey collar aka Colt
Went homeMale
Orange Collar aka Gauge
Went homeMale
Green Collar aka Dakota
Went homeFemale
Black collar aka SIG
Went homeMale
Red Collar aka Kimber
Went homeFemale
Orange collar male
Went homeMale
Red Collar female
Went homeFemale
Green collar male
Went homeMale
Brown collar male
Went homeMale
White collar male
Went homeMale
Teal collar male
Went homeMale
Yellow Collar male
Went homeMale
Grey collar male
Went homeMale
Purple collar female
Went homeFemale
Pink collar female
Went homeFemale
Black collar male
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shawnie
Shawnie 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, Shawnie partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Finding the right match between each puppy and their future family is incredibly important to us. ❤️ While we understand that everyone may have certain preferences when it comes to gender, coat, coloring, or appearance, we believe temperament and compatibility should always come first. At exactly 7 weeks of age, each puppy completes temperament testing. We also consider everything we’ve observed while raising them, including their personality, confidence, energy level, drive, sensitivity, independence, engagement with people, and overall temperament. Puppy selections are made in the order deposits were received. When it’s your turn to choose, we’ll go over the available puppies with you and discuss which ones we feel are best suited for your family, lifestyle, experience, and goals. Whether you’re looking for a family companion, active adventure partner, working prospect, sport dog, or potential service/therapy dog prospect, we want to help you make an informed decision. We don’t believe there is one “best puppy” in a litter, there is simply the puppy that is the best fit for each individual home. 🐾 Our goal isn’t just to place our puppies in homes; it’s to create matches that have the best opportunity to thrive for a lifetime. While the final selection is ultimately made by the family according to their pick position, we will always be open and honest if we believe a particular puppy may not be the right fit.”
Price
“Our puppy pricing varies based on several factors, including registration, pedigree, titles, health testing, and placement. We’re happy to work with you to find the best fit for your family! A deposit is required to reserve your puppy and secure your pick. Because deposits are immediately put toward the care and expenses of the litter, all deposits are non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shawnie 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 Shawnie 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 Shawnie 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shawnie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Eugene, OR
5318 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
5210 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Shawnie can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Shawnie
Club memberships
Shawnie is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Temperament Test Evaluator, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
Shawnie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Shawnie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Shawnie’s links
Shawnie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Haus Stärke K9s 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
Shawnie J.
Litter update on 25 June •How are we already at the 2 week mark?! They sure did not like getting their dewormer lol
Arrko and Shyla's litter
Shawnie J.
Litter update on 22 June •We are starting to have eyes over here!🥹❤️ Almost 2 weeks old🥳
Arrko and Shyla's litter
Shawnie J.
Litter update on 12 June 2025 •5 weeks old❤️❤️❤️
Arrko and Shyla's litter
Parent dogs
Shyla, mom
German Shepherd
About Shyla
Shyla is the perfect combination of beauty, brains, energy, and heart. She is an incredibly sweet, affectionate girl with a fun personality that makes it nearly impossible not to fall in love with her. She loves being close to her people, is always ready to hand out kisses, and has an adorable signature head tilt whenever she sees or hears something that catches her interest or when she is watching tv lol Shyla is a medium-drive, high-energy female who loves having something to do. She is intelligent, curious, eager to engage, and enthusiastic about training and new experiences. Despite her energy, she has an excellent off-switch and understands when it is time to settle, relax, and simply enjoy being part of the family. That balance between enthusiasm and the ability to come back down is something we highly value in our dogs. Her temperament is one of the things we love most about her. Shyla is loving, loyal, protective, funny, and courageous. She is confident and devoted to her family while maintaining the affectionate, social nature we want in a well-rounded German Shepherd. She does well with other dogs and enjoys people of all ages, including children. She is the type of dog who can be playful and energetic one minute and curled up soaking up affection the next. Shyla is also a beautiful example of the West German Showline German Shepherd, with gorgeous black and red pigmentation, a feminine yet substantial head, beautiful coat, strong bone, and balanced overall conformation. She has an athletic, functional build that complements both her appearance and active personality. Her intelligence, trainability, and stable temperament are reflected in the titles she has earmed which include: VHMA CGC CGCU CGCA TKN TKI TKA Above everything else, Shyla is simply a wonderful family dog. Her loyalty, sweetness, goofy personality, curiosity, courage, and unmistakable little head tilt make her completely unforgettable. She represents so much of what we strive for at Vom Osuna K9s—beautiful structure, sound temperament, trainability, versatility, and a German Shepherd that is just as wonderful to live with as she is to look at.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.Arrko, dad
German Shepherd
About Arrko
Arrko is a very handsome black and red long coat male imported from Poland. He has IGP1, BH, CGC, CGCU, CGCA, TKN, TKI, TKA AND VHMA titles. Arrko is DM clear. He has an amazing temperament, he gets along with most other dogs even males and people including young kids.Arrko is the kind of German Shepherd who truly embodies temperament, beauty, and versatility all in one. He combines the drive and athleticism expected from a well-bred working breed with the stable temperament and dependable off-switch needed to live as a trusted family companion and working service dog. Arrko has a solid medium working drive and energy with a strong desire to engage with his person. He is intelligent, eager to work, confident, and highly trainable. When it is time to work, he is focused and enthusiastic, but he also understands how to settle and relax when the job is done. This balance has allowed him to successfully work as a service dog while also earning several titles. His titles include: BH IGP1 VHMA CGC CGCU CGCA TKN TKI TKA Temperament is one of Arrko's greatest strengths. He is stable, confident, social, and clear-headed, with an excellent ability to adapt to different environments and situations. He is good with other dogs and comfortable around people of all ages, from children to adults. He is affectionate with his family while maintaining the confidence and protective characteristics of the German Shepherd breed. What we value most about Arrko is his versatility. He can work, train, travel, interact appropriately with the public, coexist with other dogs, and then come home and simply be part of the family.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, +2 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Haus Stärke K9s 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 (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (Preliminary), Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Full Embark Panel, DNA Disease Panel, 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 Shawnie to bring home their puppies.
Amanda K.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
After recently losing our rescue German Shepherd, we honestly hadn’t planned on getting a puppy so soon. It was still a difficult time for our family. When we connected with Shawnie, I explained my medical condition and what we were hoping to find in a dog temperament-wise. Shawnie took the time to listen and thoughtfully recommended the brown collar puppy. Her confidence in that recommendation helped us feel comfortable moving forward and trusting her judgment. Throughout the process, Shawnie was incredibly patient and responsive. My husband had several questions, and she took the time to answer them thoroughly without ever making us feel rushed. Communication was quick, clear, and reassuring, which meant a lot to us during such an emotional decision. Her knowledge of the puppies and willingness to help match us with the right one made the entire experience positive and supportive.
Julie V.
Verified owner · Oct. 2023
Northwest K9s was wonderful to work with. Kept me up to date with pictures and videos of our puppy Raven, who is beautiful, smart and easy to train (so far) I would recommend working with them. P.S any quote concerns were addressed. So excited for our new family member ❤️🐾🎉
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Samantha M.
Verified owner · July 2025
It went wonderful!!! Shawnie was so quick on her responses, and very helpful and knowledgeable! My boyfriend and I were looking for a puppy that would fit in our family, we have two cats and another German Shepherd who is high energy and loves to play play play, I let Shawnie know our life style and what we love to do and she was able to help us pick the perfect puppy for our family, when I messaged her she only had two puppy’s left, I wanted to meet the puppies before I put a deposit and Shawnie was on it and had quick response and was able to meet us so we can meet the puppies she had left, my boyfriend and I just couldn’t decide on which puppy to choose but Shawnie was there to help us pick the puppy that best fit our family! Now we have the best puppy that fits in so well with our family, and on top of that our puppy is quick to learn and is very playful! Without Shawnie not only helping us pick the perfect puppy for our home, she was very quick at responding and very knowledgeable!
