I'm Christina H., the breeder behind Holtz German Shepherds located in Ontario, WI. I breed west German Shepherds conforming to breed standard with show titles, performance titles, and health testing.
Q. & A. with Christina
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to breed German Shepherds because I was introduced to poorly bred dogs and deceitful breeders. I would never regret owning a comprised dog, but it is heartbreaking and I do not want anyone else to go through that.
What makes your program special?
I am a small breeder and whose primary focus is the health of my dogs. They live in my home, are exposed to a variety of environmental stimulations, and are smothered with love. I bring my dogs to their potential and enjoy going to shows. I breed to conform to how the German Shepherd is meant to be.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have long 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.
Maverick - Blue Male
Went home
Male
White Male
Went home
Male
Sammy - Yellow Male
Went home
Male
Norman - Green Male
Went home
Male
Revelations "Rev" - Orange Male
Went home
Male
Juniper - Pink Female
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Christina
Christina 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 $2,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This includes AKC registration, a complete health check and age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, and two health health guarantee. A deposit will reserve your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christina 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 Christina 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 Christina directly.
Holtz 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
Parent dogs
Jubilee Reign, mom
German Shepherd
About Jubilee Reign
Jubilee Reign is at the upper limit of size. She is a black and red west German Shepherd. She is breed standard with a flowing gait and firm, straight back. She was awarded her SG show title at the 2022 USCA Schutzhund show by Judge Theis.
Jubilee Reign has basic and advanced manners, CGC certification, and TDI certified therapy dog certification.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Holtz 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.
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.
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.