Platzhirsch German Shepards
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Platzhirsch German Shepards located in Kansas City, MO. We just adore this breed and can't wait to share our love for them with you! We are passionate breeders and are dedicated to maintaining responsible breeding practices. We do all that we can to make sure our pups get the best care and go to the best homes!
Q. & A. with Todd
Why did you start breeding?
My first working dog was a Doberman in 1988. In 1995 I started training and trialing Rottweilers placing 3rd in the 1997 Rottweiler National Specialty Show. Since purchasing and importing our first pink papered German Shepard, we simply fell in love with the breed. We have imported the best working lines of German Shepards from Germany, Italy and Slovakia. Platzhirsch meaning (Top Dog).What makes your program special?
We breed for health, temperament, strong working lines. Pet, Companion Dog, Police K-9, Protection, Security. Contact us today we have the right puppy for you!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 tan, 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Josie & Kona
Went homeFemale
Ranger
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Todd
Todd 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 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC papers, puppy shots and de-worming along with a 24 month health guarantee. Platzhirsch Kennel puppies have been raised in our home. A deposit will guarantee a Male or Female puppy from Platzhirsch German Shepards. Puppies are sold on a first deposit basis.”
Contract & health guarantee
Todd 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 Todd 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 Todd 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 fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Todd.
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Puppy pick-up locations
Todd will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Kansas City, MO
4705 miles away · Todd's location
Meet at MCI airport
4713 miles away near Kansas City, MO
Puppy transport options
Todd offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about Todd
Club memberships
Todd is a member of DVG, KC Working Dogs, and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Todd has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Todd was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Todd is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Platzhirsch German Shepards 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
Aira, mom
German Shepherd
About Aira
https://www.working-dog.com/dogs-details/7016183/Aira-Bor-Le-Slovakia
Gemma, mom
German Shepherd
About Gemma
Gemma is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Todd decided to make her part of their program. Todd 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.
Pina, mom
German Shepherd
About Pina
https://www.working-dog.com/dogs-details/6525224/Pina-Colada-vom-Germanen-Schloss
Karma, mom
German Shepherd
About Karma
Karma is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Todd decided to make her part of their program. Todd 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
Platzhirsch German Shepards 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.
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).
