Sonnenfeld Shepherds

Heidi E.

Breeder of German Shepherds

  • Grand Junction, CO
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Cooper
Ruby

Expected German Shepherd litter

Due May 2026

Ready July 15

Meet the breeder

I'm Heidi E., the breeder behind Sonnenfeld Shepherds located in Grand Junction, CO. We breed exquisite black and red German Shepherds from world class Sieger lines. We never go a day without a Shepherd by our side — whether we’re hiking, parenting, or simply living life. They’re part of our rhythm, our joy, and our sense of home. I wouldn't trade it for the world!

Q. & A. with Heidi

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I’ve been working with dogs for over 25 years, I've been passionate about raising German Shepherds since 2014. I’ve seen how brilliant they are...how they bond, protect, and bring so much joy to families. That’s why I’m passionate about breeding healthy, emotionally-stable German Shepherds from proven Sieger lines. I'm confident you'll adore one of our loyal companions for many years to come.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our German Shepherds are with us through every big and small moment. They snuggle with toddlers, hike the trails, and sleep on my bed. Our puppies grow up in the same loving environment. From day one, we nurture and care for them using the gold standard in early socialization. I give them a remarkable head start on emotional intelligence and resilience, so they’re ready to thrive with 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 black and tan and black and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Heidi

Heidi has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $4,500 - $5,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Includes a German Shepherd puppy from champion, IPO, Sieger lines, having early socialization, a microchip, vet checks, 2-year health guarantee, training support, and lifetime breeder assistance. All of our puppies are sold under AKC limited registration unless agreed to otherwise.”

Contract & health guarantee

Heidi 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 Heidi 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 Heidi 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heidi.

Breeder's location

Meet in Grand Junction, CO

1662 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

1447 miles away

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Meet in Brighton, CO

1453 miles away

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More about Heidi

  • Club memberships

    Heidi is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America and GSDCA.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, Therapy Dog Trainer/Handler, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Heidi has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Heidi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Heidi’s links

Heidi is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sonnenfeld 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Sonnenfeld 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.

  • 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

    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, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Heidi to bring home their puppies.

  • Amanda H.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

      • +6

    We are so blessed to have River, formerly Abigail as a part of our family. She is intelligent, sweet and loves to play. Heidi’s commitment to health and temperament shine through in the amazing puppy River is and show the love and care she received at Sonnenfeld Shepherds. Heidi did extensive health testing that everyone should look for in a responsible breeder, and all the puppies are raised with her family. Heidi was wonderful keeping me up to date and helping me find the right puppy for our family. She met me halfway and made the process stress free. River did amazing traveling and meeting new people and her new sisters. She is doing wonderful continuing her training she started with Heidi. Thank you for all the love and care you gave our sweet girl and for helping me find my new best friend. I highly recommend Heidi and Sonnenfeld Shepherds.

    Ashley T.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    We cannot say enough good things about your experience with Heidi and Sonnenfeld Shepherds! We just picked up our puppy, Cash, and have had him for 3 days now. From the moment I reached out to Heidi, she has been so great to work with - very responsive, sharing updates with me, photos, and videos, even hopping on the phone when I had questions. Every interaction was a breeze, including pick up. She continues to be available to us with any questions we may have, even after we picked up Cash. Cash is an exceptional puppy and we could not be happier with him. He has settled in seamlessly with our family and other pets. He is so smart, already learning 6 commands at just 9 weeks old! He loves his training more than anything, and is so eager to learn, it has been so fun to train him. He also came to our house crate trained, which has been extremely helpful to his new routine. He is so lovable and sweet, just truly a joy of a puppy. He is going to be an exceptional adult dog. And don't even get me started on how beautiful he is! We could not be happier with our experience with Heidi, and would recommend her to anyone looking for the perfect German Shepherd puppy. You will not be disappointed.

    Melannie J.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    I am so impressed by Heidi’s operation. She was such a delight to work with and delivered on everything she promised. She loved and cared for Stella so much that it was hard to take the two of them away from each other. I’ll forever be grateful to Heidi for the devotion she gave to raising Stella. There is no better breeder to work with.

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    Brad W.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +4

    We had such a wonderful experience working with Heidi. She was quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and supportive throughout the entire process from start to finish. She recommended our puppy (originally named Rebecca, now Riley) specifically because of her temperament and how well she would fit with our family, including our 1-year-old—and she was exactly right. We’ve always chosen female German Shepherds because, in our experience, they tend to have a more loyal, calmer demeanor while still being confident and protective. German Shepherds are such an amazing breed—naturally protective, very family-centered, and they don’t tend to stray far from their people. They’re also incredibly intelligent and easy to train, which makes them a great fit for our home. Riley has adapted to her new environment so quickly and has been an absolute joy. She already knew to go outside to use the bathroom and even came to us already knowing how to sit! She is incredibly smart and learns so fast—it’s honestly amazing to see. We are so grateful for Heidi’s guidance and care in matching us with the perfect German Shepherd puppy. Highly recommend!

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    Rhonda M.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    I have always wanted a German Shepherd. It was my dream dog. It never seemed to work out until I met Heidi. She was amazing through the whole process. She kept me up to date on every step. She made sure Cooper was top-notch with testing through a vet before she even bred Ruby. She sent updates throughout the pregnancy and after. Heidi's hard work and love for these animals is so apparent with this litter. I chose Willow who is now Freya. Freya is absolutely amazing. She was so easy to potty train. I am working on sit and stay. She is so smart! She picks the training up so quickly! I was so amazed when I took Freya outside to potty one evening, and she saw my shadow. She knew this was something she had never seen before and barked with a little growl to alert me that something wasn't right. I was so amazed and proud of her at the same time. I am excited to spend the rest of my life with Freya. You can tell that Heidi puts all of her love and knowledge into her litters. I can never thank you enough for everything Heidi.

    Jeri Lynn T.

    Verified owner · June 2025

      • +6

    Heidi shared updates and photos of the puppies often. It really helped me feel attached to them. It also helped me choose which puppy I wanted. I also appreciated the contract and the way Heidi opened her home to us. It was so very gracious. It allowed us the time to choose the right puppy for us. I also loved the gift she gave us for Teddy and that she met me halfway to drop off the puppy. Thank you for everything!!!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.