Himmelshunde German Shepherds
- Columbia, KY
- Responds within an hour
Upcoming litters
Planned German Shepherd litter
Due June 2026
Ready Aug. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristin W., the breeder behind Himmelshunde German Shepherds located in Columbia, KY. Our goal is to produce outstanding puppies that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive, and have wonderful temperaments. We are dedicated to placing the perfect pups into loving homes.
Q. & A. with Kristin
Why did you start breeding?
We love the German Shepherd breed. Our dogs have brought us so much joy and happiness that we wanted to give back to them by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families. Our goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the German Shepherd will continue to thrive for generations.What makes your program special?
We are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for the German Shepherd. We truly love our puppies and know you will, too! We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients find the right fit for their needs and lifestyle.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, bi-color, and 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.
Samson
Went homeMale
Solomon
Went homeMale
Abel
Went homeMale
Noah
Went homeMale
Elijah
Went homeMale
Moses
Went homeMale
Ruth
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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Also included are AKC puppy litter registration, a vet check, microchip, all deworming and shots, a health guarantee, contract, and daily training of your puppy. All of our puppies are priced the same, regardless of color and gender! We do have a non-refundable deposit policy.”
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.
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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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Columbia, KY
446 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Lexington, KY
386 miles away
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More about Kristin
Club memberships
Kristin is a member of Protection Sports Association, Bluegrass Working Dog Club, and German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Kristin has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Kristin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kristin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Himmelshunde 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
Litter and program updates
Kristin W.
Program update on 25 Nov. •…Come with me to try out a PR package 📦 from @dentalfreshpets. We got the entire water additive set that helps to reduce plaque and tartar buildup just by adding a capful into their water daily. 💦 With having working dogs, it is super important to take their dental health seriously. That is why I recently added this really nice water additive into their dental hygiene routine to kick it up a notch and ensure that I am doing everything possible to maintain nice, healthy teeth 🦷 I don’t want to be spending out thousands on titanium caps unless it’s absolutely necessary and that’s where top notch dental care comes in.
Kristin W.
Litter update on 16 Nov. •…This sweet, bicolor boy is Neiko aka Solomon from my Maestro x Valkyrie pairing. He has been working on his obedience and protection training and is a STUNNING example of what you get when these dogs are trained properly.
Maestro and Valkyrie's litter
Kristin W.
Litter update on 31 Oct. •Ruth, my only female from the Maestro x Valkyrie litter! Looks just like her mother 😍
Maestro and Valkyrie's litter
Kristin W.
Litter update on 31 Oct. •Baby Gunner is doing AMAZING
Maestro and Valkyrie's litter
Kristin W.
Program update on 31 Oct. •Happy Halloween 🎃 👻
Kristin W.
Program update on 07 Oct. •
Kristin W.
Program update on 06 Oct. •Is anyone else ready for puppies? Because I am!
Kristin W.
Program update on 16 Aug. •Gunner got mail 📩 today! 💚
Kristin W.
Program update on 07 Aug. •Gunner received his NTD (Novice Trick Dog) title yesterday!
Kristin W.
Litter update on 06 Aug. •For those that haven’t registered their puppies yet, don’t forget to get that done.
Maestro and Valkyrie's litter
Parent dogs
Valkyrie, mom
German Shepherd
About Valkyrie
Valkyrie is our up and coming, young female. She is a spitfire little girl with high prey, high ball, and high food drive. She is naturally very alert to her surroundings. Very good working structure, heavier bone structure. She is the sweetest girl with a great temperament and off switch, but very active and a phenomenal young female. She is currently training for SAR and is expected to be certified and operational 2026.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.Gunner, dad
German Shepherd
About Gunner
Gunner is a very sweet and loving boy. He has high prey drive, high ball drive, high food drive. He is our young, up and coming stud dog with loads of potential! He is getting prepared for titles in PSA and is progressing through training very well!
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Himmelshunde 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.
Full Embark 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 Kristin to bring home their puppies.
Kristen K.
Verified owner · June 2025
Kristin was incredibly responsive and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. Everything felt so seamless and well organized, making the experience truly effortless. We are absolutely blown away by our puppy’s temperament and drive - you can tell these dogs come from outstanding bloodlines. The quality and care Kristin put into her breeding program is evident in every way, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a while bread, solid, German Shepherd. You won’t be disappointed!
John B.
Verified owner · June 2025
+8Hello! John D. Barrow from Pleasant Hill, Iowa. In Richmond, Kentucky I met Miss Wilkerson in person on June 6, 2025 to pick up my sweet, new fur baby, "Gustav". Miss Wilkerson had this sweet baby boy listed as "Noah" on Good Dog. He has five brothers and one sister from his litter. His dad is named Maestro. Miss Wilkerson drove my new puppy and his beautiful mommy, Valkyrie, all the way from her home or kennel an hour or so away to meet me at my hotel room. She had all of Gustav's puppy papers in neat order. She was very nice! She has been communicating with me a lot since I reserved Gustav about a month ago. I think Gustav will grow up to be a noble, beautiful and loyal German Shepherd dog. His mother is a true looker! I have dreamed of owning my very own solid black German Shepherd Dog for about 15 years now as they are the true kings of domestic dogs. I finally acquired more than enough money through a recent knee injury settlement to make this pretty boy possible in my otherwise lonely life. Dogs are so much nicer as friends than people. Grown up, he will appear scary like any big black leopard to any cowardly punk on the street who might otherwise try to hurt me. Gustav is very sweet and cuddly especially for a male German Shepherd puppy. Some people claim retrievers are cuddlier and sweeter than Shepherds and that bitches have a more gentle personality, but Gustav is about as affectionate as any Labrador puppy I've ever owned in the past, male or female. Since German Shepherds are often for protection, it is actually a good thing they won't readily cuddle up to strangers like Lab or Golden retrievers often do. Retrievers have been known to hold flashlights for home burglars. I believe Kristin chose the right puppy from the litter for me personally through temperament testing. I traveled by automobile long and hard to score this precious little fur baby and it was a fun adventure in doing so. Some times the best things in life take some effort to truly come by. Gustav is worth much more than his weight in gold to bring him all the home in central Iowa!
