Iron Heart Kennels
- Rochester, NY
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Jill L., the breeder behind Iron Heart Kennels located in Rochester, NY. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament! The puppies are raised in our home with the puppy culture protocol.
Q. & A. with Jill
Why did you start breeding?
We have very accomplished dogs and we wanted to continue our line to better the health and temperament of the dogs.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are fully health tested, temperament tested and have excelled in many dog sports. We only breed if we have homes waiting.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jill
Jill 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 refundable deposit and between $3,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“$500 deposit once puppies are on the ground. Full payment upon picking your puppy up. Deposit hold your spot for a pup. Breeder chooses the best fit for your home and lifestyle.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jill 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 Jill 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 Jill 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 Jill.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rochester, NY
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Rochester Airport
More about Jill
Club memberships
Jill is a member of German Pinscher Club of America.
Jill has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Jill was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Jill’s links
Jill is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Iron Heart Kennels 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
Sheldon, dad
German Pinscher
About Sheldon
Sheldon is a male German Pinscher. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jill decided to make him part of their program. Jill 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.
Kazi, mom
German Pinscher
About Kazi
Kazi is a female German Pinscher. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jill decided to make her part of their program. Jill 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.
Noomi, mom
German Pinscher
About Noomi
Noomi is a female German Pinscher. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jill decided to make her part of their program. Jill 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
Excellent level
Iron Heart Kennels 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 Pinschers.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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 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 (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.
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, 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).
