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Herzensfreude German Shepherd Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathy M., the breeder behind Herzensfreude German Shepherd Dogs located in Somis, CA. Creating dogs who are wonderful companions and are able to perform well in work and play, due to excellent health and temperament.
Q. & A. with Kathy
Why did you start breeding?
After having been in Schutzhund for about 15 years, I bought a female who was the whole package - excellent health and structure, super pedigree, combined with amazing working abilities. I felt an odd responsibility to add her genetics to the breed. That was in 1999 and since that time I've bred 7 litters. It's incredibly important to me to be very selective in my breeding choices.What makes your program special?
Breeding isn't just about creating puppies. It's about contributing something to the breed. I offer lifetime breeder support and several of my buyers are on their second dog from my breeding, which is something that makes me very happy, as they become a part of my dog family.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Kathy
Kathy 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 $1,700 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“$2000-$2500, depending on the litter. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Somis, CA
2305 miles away
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More about Kathy
Club memberships
Kathy is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Kathy’s links
Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Herzensfreude German Shepherd Dogs 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
Eme, mom
German Shepherd
About Eme
Eme is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathy decided to make her part of their program. Kathy 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
Herzensfreude German Shepherd Dogs 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.
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).
