Hidden Brook GSD
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristin F., the breeder behind Hidden Brook GSD located in Great Falls, VA. Bred for work, sport, show, and companionship, our dogs boast excellent blood lines and great temperament and health. The sire is a son of Gary von Huhnegraab, a two time World Sieger Show champion. The dam has advanced AKC obedience certifications, highly trainable with a exceptional temperament.
Q. & A. with Kristin
Why did you start breeding?
We bred our first pair of shepherds so that our kids could experience the joy of raising a litter of puppies. After that, it got into our blood and we realized we are committed to enhancing the quality of the breed through champion bloodlines combined with rigorous obedience training to produce top working dogs in addition to show dogs or companion pets.What makes your program special?
Aside from our emphasis on finding the best pairing between the sire and dam, our program focuses on socialization and early training. We follow Early Neurological Stimulation best practices and start early with house breaking and crate training in addition to basic obedience. Our pups are handled daily and live with young children to ensure best possible outcomes when going to a new home.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 black and red. 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.
"Gold"
Went homeFemale
"Green"
Went homeFemale
"Red"
Went homeFemale
"Blue"
Went homeMale
"Purple"
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kristin
Kristin 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
“Pups are purebred from German showline winning dogs. Includes 2 free obedience lessons and group obedience classes in addition to first shots, AKC registration, microchip, and welcome bag materials. N/A.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kristin 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 Kristin 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 Kristin directly.
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 Kristin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Great Falls, VA
4062 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
4071 miles away
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More about Kristin
Kristin has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Kristin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kristin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hidden Brook GSD 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
Freya, mom
German Shepherd
About Freya
Freya is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristin decided to make her part of their program. Kristin 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
Excellent level
Hidden Brook GSD 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).
