Krafthaus German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Tim D., the breeder behind Krafthaus German Shepherds located in Heiskell, TN. We have been breeding top dogs for generations. We focus on creating a smooth transition from our loving home to yours. Krafthaus World Champion German Shepherds, a 3rd generation dog breeder specializing in top pedigrees in European bloodlines. We target and focus on excellent genetics in all of our dogs in order to bring to you excellent working line K9s, quality police, military, family protectors, and companions.
Q. & A. with Tim
Why did you start breeding?
The Krafthaus family tradition of dog breeding and training began in the early 1940's. Located in Wood County, West Virginia on a 40 acre facility named Sunnyhill Farm. The family farm was well known for highly trained beagles for competition field trials. Some of the top dogs in the field were bred, sold, and distributed throughout the world to avid beagle club field trial members and hunters.What makes your program special?
A top field trial beagle of all time Rocky was born raised and trained at Sunnyhill For 14 years Rocky a lead dog and sire to hundreds of winning field trial puppies and family hunting dogs. From there, the kennels grew to include bloodhounds. Sunnyhill produced some of the top dogs in their field for law enforcement tracking and cadaver work. As generations changed, so have the champion dogs.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, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Tim
Tim 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 $1,000 - $5,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Tim 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 Tim 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 Tim 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 Tim.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Heiskell, TN
414 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport
421 miles away
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More about Tim
Tim has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Tim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Tim is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Krafthaus 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
Axel, dad
German Shepherd
About Axel
Our dogs are proven to produce strong bites, nice temperament, and reproduce themselves in their offspring, you can find their offspring competing year after year at the world championship WUSV or World Championships FCI and countless National Championships Axles puppies would be suitable for Police Work, Military, sport, IGP, French Ring, Personal protection, K9 sports or active families. We expect his litters to producer not only top competition dogs, but excellent temperament dogs for active families. His puppies are expected to be gorgeous and have great confirmation.
Hilde, mom
German Shepherd
About Hilde
Hilde is a strong compact personal protection dog. Weighing a mere 68 lbs. And structured of fearless solid muscle and dynomite. And at the same time being a loyal loving pet and mother who would give her life for my family and her pups. The dogs in her line on both sides just a few listed below and all in her pedigree are proven to produce strong bites, nice temperament, and reproduce themselves in their offspring. You can find their offspring competing year after year at the world championship WUSV or World events as well as working military, police and government positions to protect all of us. Hilde produces excellent quality pups for any life situation. Whelped on 08/14/2020 AKC DN63758704
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Krafthaus 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
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).
