Paladin Haus German Shepherds
- Christiansburg, VA · 207 miles away
Meet the breeder
I'm Nikki C., the breeder behind Paladin Haus German Shepherds located in Christiansburg, VA. My german shepherds are level-headed, functional, and geared towards handler-oriented work and companionship. I offer discounts for veterans and disabled individuals who are seeking a service dog prospect. Feel free to contact me here for more information!
Q. & A. with Nikki
Why did you start breeding?
I truly feel that breeding and training is my calling. I began assisting breeders in my hometown as a young teenager, and I slowly built my experience over the years. I wanted to produce the dogs that meet my needs, and hopefully the needs of others.What makes your program special?
I love my dogs and I believe that they truly have something to offer to the world. "Heathen", my up and coming stud, is my personal service dog. He is truly all I could ask for in a German Shepherd, and my hope is that others will experience the same joy and satisfaction of having a healthy dog like him. But I may be a little biased! :)Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Nikki
Nikki 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
Connect with Nikki to learn more details about pricing.
“All of my dogs come with limited AKC reg. I offer full AKC reg to approved homes. A discount is available for veterans and disabled individuals looking for service dog prospects. Deposits must be placed after your application is approved. If you fail to pay the deposit, you will lose your spot. The deposit is nonrefundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nikki 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 Nikki 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 Nikki 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 Nikki.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Christiansburg, VA
207 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)
180 miles away
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More about Nikki
Nikki has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Nikki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Nikki’s links
Nikki is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Paladin Haus 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
Heathen, dad
German Shepherd
About Heathen
Heathen is a fantastic example of the German Shepherd breed. He is confident, tolerant, and very much a velcro dog. He is my service dog and he works almost entirely off-leash due to my disabilities. His stunning black coat definitely suits this handsome boy.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Paladin Haus 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
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 Nikki to bring home their puppies.
Diana J.
Verified owner · Feb. 2024
I worked with Nikki from Northlander Dog Project in matching our family with our Cross Companion female from her litter born in September of 2023. I shared with her the type of dog and temperament we were looking for as I have a disabled daughter with Epilepsy and my 95 year old father is on hospice. Our intention was not to train a “service”’ dog, yet one that would be intuitive for our family situation. Now at 22 weeks, our puppy which we named Grace, has exceeded our expectations. My intention was to wait until a litter with a projected birth in January due to my life circumstances. We discussed the disposition of her puppies. Nikki worked with me to see if the litter she had coming earlier than I planned would have the fit I was was looking for. She delivered beautifully. We received our pup at about 10 weeks. She has been a complete gift to the household. Extremely intuitive and has been one of the easiest pups I have trained so far. Nikki was in frequent communication with me through this whole process. Every veterinarian check so far has been problem free. We have a very smart and intuitive dog that is spirited and desires to please. I could not of asked for a better experience. Obedience training is a must to maximize your dog’s potential. I am so pleased with Grace as our new family member. It has also been something we have intentionally invested in helping Grace develop her gifts through good puppy classes and be responsible good dog parents. I highly recommend Nikki based on our excellent puppy and personalized placement of the best dog for our needs.
