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Kistlerhaus German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Nita E., the breeder behind Kistlerhaus German Shepherds located in Jackson, MO. I breed health-tested and titled GSDs. I'm passionate about preserving and protecting the standards of this magnificent breed. I hand-raise all of my dogs with love in my home. I have high expectations for my puppies and make sure to place each one with an enriching and loving family complementary to their personality and ability!
Q. & A. with Nita
Why did you start breeding?
When my dogs passed their tests, I looked for another puppy and decided to breed my own.What makes your program special?
I breed for myself and produce the dogs to fit the breed standard as well as I can.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Nita
Nita 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 between $1,800 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Nita 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 Nita 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 Nita 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 Nita.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Jackson, MO
671 miles away
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More about Nita
Club memberships
Nita is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Nita has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Nita was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Nita’s links
Nita is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kistlerhaus 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
Oni, mom
German Shepherd
About Oni
Oni is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nita decided to make her part of their program. Nita 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.
Cobra, mom
German Shepherd
About Cobra
Cobra is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nita decided to make her part of their program. Nita 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
Kistlerhaus 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 (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.
Brucellosis
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.
Full Embark Panel
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).
